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How to get rid of stretch marks
Q. I have stretch marks and they make me really self-conscious of my body, so I never wear any clothes that show them. Do you know how I can get rid of them?
A. There’s a lot of contradictory information out there about stretch marks and it can be quite confusing sorting through it all. Most of the time they’re caused by rapid weight gain or loss, although genetics can also play a factor (i.e. if your mum had them, you’re more likely to get them too!) There are many creams and other products that claim they’ll get rid of stretch marks, but only a few actually generate results - so it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which products are truly effective, and which will work best for you.
While it can be difficult to get rid of stretch marks completely, creams and oils aren’t the only way to combat them! MAC, for example, make a great ‘body foundation’ which is perfect for covering any problem areas on your body - meaning no need to hide under layers of clothing!
Tip: minimise your chances of getting stretchmarks by avoiding rapid weight gain or loss and moisturising ‘risk’ areas (like hips, butt, tummy and breasts) regularly.
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Does Bio Oil really work? I’ve been using it for months now for scars… Posted by Sharrrah "on" 03/14 "at"12:17 AM |
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BIO OIL ! for sure it works but have to be very paitient whem using this product and by rubbing it on your stretch marks daily it there will be a difference  Posted by Ataria tuitupou "on" 12/14 "at"09:00 PM |
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I used to get so annoyed about stretch marks, and sometimes I still do - they’re such a pain. But I do reckon that since stretch marks are so common, we should just accept that they are normal! I have them, and I’m slim! Images from the modelling industry just affect how we view ourselves far too much, and we should aspire to be our own beautiful selves - not what an image thinks is beautiful or “noraml” - those models put themselves through hell to maintain that image! We are all beautiful, no matter what they say Posted by 40274 "on" 11/26 "at"06:24 PM |
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Bio oil wurks but you have to use it continously for a min ov six months! Posted by Evy Mondo "on" 11/18 "at"02:40 PM |
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Bio oil its works wonders!!!! it also is great one sunburn!!! my savior Posted by Ashe "on" 11/09 "at"11:59 AM |
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I used Bio oil for years to try and get rid of the stretch marks on my breasts, but started using cocoa butter (massage cream for stretch marks) and it worked SO well!! they left in a few months!! Posted by StreetFighterSarah "on" 11/06 "at"11:18 PM |
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I got heaps on my belly from pregnancy. I like my stretch marks now - i call them my battle wounds. Posted by Superpam "on" 11/03 "at"08:46 AM |
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citric acid from lemons and stuff, cocoa body butter & i hear the derma roller works, might get one soon Posted by Tessa(: "on" 10/22 "at"09:38 PM |
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Once you have Stretch Marks they will probably be there for life. I’ve found tanning and moisturising the affected areas helps to fade them so they dont stand out as much x Posted by AdrienneR "on" 10/22 "at"11:22 AM |
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Bio oil really works but if you are not willing to go out and buy something you can just continuously moisturize the area with stretch marks and its should become a more grey/white kinda color and it should made them harder to be seen. Posted by Spinze101 "on" 10/21 "at"04:20 PM |
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Bio oil really works but if you are not willing to go out and buy something you can just continuously moisturize the area with stretch marks and its should become a more grey/white kinda color and it should made them harder to be seen. Posted by Spinze101 "on" 10/21 "at"04:20 PM |
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I use Bio oil and it works AMAZINGLY ! but if you are not willing to go out and get anything and you just continuously moisturize the area where you have stretch marks in time they will become a lighter greyish/whiteish color and it will make it harder for them to be seen. This is just advice. Hope i helped. xxPosted by Spinze101 "on" 10/21 "at"04:18 PM |
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try dry body brushing, it helps distribute the circulation and also helps getting rid of cellulite! any vitamin E & A cream will work well…and bio oil is mineral based but if you use controlled amounts on only the affected area on your body it will work well, dont use it on your face though! its known to give breakouts, it worked well for me though! (: Posted by beautycrush "on" 10/21 "at"10:44 AM |
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When I was pregnant with my son, I used just normal Olive Oil everyday and it works. Tried cream as well but it doesn’t blend in that well… Posted by JLO "on" 10/21 "at"10:12 AM |
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i have tried a lot of things to get rid of my stretch marks so will try all your ideas. Thanks Posted by surf-sis "on" 10/20 "at"05:25 PM |
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I have tried different products and none of them worked, so I guess I will just have to live with it.I only got stretch marks on my butt. The only place I didn’t put moisterizer when I was pregnant. So there you go girls there is a tip for when you get pregnant. Moisterizer the whole body right from the start Posted by Dreamingofacruise "on" 10/19 "at"08:03 PM |
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I don’t like Bio Oil. Don’t like the possibility of the ingredients being carcinogenic. Who wants to put an oil on your skin that is derived from petroleum and is avoided by many people. Posted by Elours "on" 10/18 "at"03:06 PM |
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Stretch marks are a natural thing, im very slim and have them down my legs and butt and waist area. Sooner or later girls will get them and im only 22. who cares love life wear what you want as you only young once Posted by 38610 "on" 06/03 "at"11:11 AM |
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Bio oil works really, really well! Posted by ILR "on" 05/26 "at"07:51 PM |
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Ive got wicked stretch marks after having my first child. They disguist me but then i remember what i went through and then i actually get quite proud! I call them my battle wounds! Posted by Superpam "on" 05/15 "at"09:20 PM |
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I got 3 kids dont have any stretch marks as I have use almond oil in the past as it seems to work for me -it more thick lotion to use than Bio oil -is too thin will come off easily and seems to give pimples. Posted by 46078 "on" 05/15 "at"09:44 AM |
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I have a lot of stretch marks, and just thought I’d live with them, but I’ll try this . Posted by Georgiaaa "on" 03/09 "at"05:02 PM |
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i REALLY think that girls should remember Yes they not pretty, but we do ALL have them >... <3 we’re only human ladies we should stop camparing our selves to the UNREALISTICALLY perfect celebs Posted by Lexilove "on" 03/03 "at"09:39 PM |
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yeah coco butter is so much better than bio oil i didn’t really like it!coco butter smells so much more nicer to Posted by cherrie "on" 12/08 "at"05:48 PM |
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My elder sister when gave birth a little baby, she was tensed about her stretch mark. Is there any cream to solve the problem completely???? Posted by annibelle "on" 08/22 "at"10:38 PM |
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Bio oil is good, it helped me as I was growing taller and my skin started to stretch, stretch marks are deep scar tissue which can never really be fully removed. Posted by POWERBALLIN25 "on" 08/13 "at"11:32 PM |
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i liked it when i used it. but there are heaps of products out there! Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/12 "at"05:42 PM |
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I use Bio oil its great Posted by Impy "on" 08/09 "at"09:08 PM |
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cocoa butter? Posted by tkennard "on" 08/09 "at"02:40 PM |
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I tried bio oil, i didnt think it was that great Posted by tkennard "on" 08/09 "at"02:40 PM |
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Bio Oil? Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/08 "at"08:44 PM |
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wow thanks for the tips i really needed them Posted by smileandtheworldsimeswithyou "on" 08/08 "at"08:00 PM |
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