Stretch marks everywhere!

PrincessJess19 · February 2014

What do you use? I haven't been using anything except moisturizing lotion, but I got home from work and they're everywhere all of a sudden! (Le sigh), I'm sure this has been discussed before, but thanks.

Mamazon2014 · February 2014

While nothing will prevent them (thanks, genetics!), if you're getting big nasty red marks and want to minimize the appearance, cocoa butter helps, and my favorite has been calendula cream because it's natural and seems to really help reduce the redness of new marks.

But other than helping reduce the redness, nothing will make them go away.

sammy.k · February 2014

It's an uphill battle unfortunately. Once they appear you're never going back... I agree with cocoa butter. Keep your skin and yourself super hydrated.

danabsd · February 2014

I use Mederma for stretch marks. Not for prevention, that's not possible but more for healing and appearance.

My stretch mark PSA: Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the dermis which is the second layer of the skin. Creams cannot penetrate down to the dermis. The amount and degree of stretch marks depend on the speed of stretch and the genetics of the person (their own skin factors, as opposed to their family history).

sisterjanet · February 2014

I use pregnancy. It works like a charm for getting stretchmarks, and is more socially acceptable than trying to gain lots and lots of pounds.

lauralou3x3 · February 2014

danabsd said:
I use Mederma for stretch marks. Not for prevention, that's not possible but more for healing and appearance.

My stretch mark PSA: Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the dermis which is the second layer of the skin. Creams cannot penetrate down to the dermis. The amount and degree of stretch marks depend on the speed of stretch and the genetics of the person (their own skin factors, as opposed to their family history).

How well does Mederma work on them? I've thought about using it afterwards but have no experience with it, even with regular scars.

bumpuser9353653 · February 2014

Mamazon2014 said:
While nothing will prevent them (thanks, genetics!), if you're getting big nasty red marks and want to minimize the appearance, cocoa butter helps, and my favorite has been calendula cream because it's natural and seems to really help reduce the redness of new marks.

But other than helping reduce the redness, nothing will make them go away.

This.

danabsd · February 2014

lauralou3x3 said:

I use Mederma for stretch marks. Not for prevention, that's not possible but more for healing and appearance.

My stretch mark PSA: Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the dermis which is the second layer of the skin. Creams cannot penetrate down to the dermis. The amount and degree of stretch marks depend on the speed of stretch and the genetics of the person (their own skin factors, as opposed to their family history).
How well does Mederma work on them? I've thought about using it afterwards but have no experience with it, even with regular scars.

I don't know if I can really answer that because I don't know what they would look like without. I like to think it helps.

kshampeny · February 2014

LUSH has a great massage bar that is super moisturizing, all natural, and is supposed to help reduce stretch mark appearance. I've been using them on my boobs and belly since being pregnant and have definitely noticed a difference in the ones on my boobs. Here's a link: https://www.lushusa.com/Each-Peach-(and-Two's-a-Pair)/03861,en_US,pd.html#start=3

PrincessJess19 · February 2014

Woot! Thanks ladies! Now the testing begins!

lauralou3x3 · February 2014

danabsd said:

lauralou3x3 said:

danabsd said:
I use Mederma for stretch marks. Not for prevention, that's not possible but more for healing and appearance.

My stretch mark PSA: Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the dermis which is the second layer of the skin. Creams cannot penetrate down to the dermis. The amount and degree of stretch marks depend on the speed of stretch and the genetics of the person (their own skin factors, as opposed to their family history).
How well does Mederma work on them? I've thought about using it afterwards but have no experience with it, even with regular scars.

I don't know if I can really answer that because I don't know what they would look like without. I like to think it helps.

I'm sure they do. It's worth a try!

kat8805 · February 2014

sisterjanet said:
I use pregnancy. It works like a charm for getting stretchmarks, and is more socially acceptable than trying to gain lots and lots of pounds.

Fur srs, ded.

chillypenguin · February 2014

No advice, but I feel your pain. I had a hard time gaining weight when I was pregnant with DD (not such a problem this time around!), and by 24 weeks I had only gained 4 pounds and my entire stomach was literally covered all the way across. My husband said that it looked like my stomach was on fire, or I had been attacked by a baby bear cub. Even the doctors would comment on it. But they have faded a lot, and I haven't gotten any new ones this pregnancy (although I am not sure where else I could get them!).

Krisd6 · February 2014

I've been using bio oil... A few friends recommended it. It looks really oily but dries pretty quickly.

BeesKnees181 · February 2014

Burt's Bee Mama Bee Belly Butter and for a special treat I also use Mamo Mio Belly Butter (it was a gift and smells divine). No stretch marks yet...though I hear it is genetic whether you get them or not. My mother and sister never had them with their pregnancies. Those two belly lotions are my faves, though.

ohwhynot85 · March 2014

I HATE palmers cocoa butter. Can't stomach the stench of it. I have been using Burts Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter. Doesn't prevent them but it does make my belly feel nice and smooth.

NorthernGal248 · March 2014

I know that you can't prevent them - but I, too, have been using "magicalstretch mark prevention lotion" also known as Clairins Stretch Mark Control. I got stretch marks on my girls instantly and it really helped get rid of the redness and discoloration, I can still feel them though. I'm sure that I will get stretch marks on my stomach soon, I'm hoping that by using the lotion right away on them it will help get them fading faster.

lauralou3x3 · March 2014

The ones on my boobs and sides don't bother me (maybe because at least I could still wear a one piece). It's the ones allllll over my legs that bother me. They are really bad. But I know there isn't anything I can do so I'm slowly accepting mine. Fx that they will fade!

JAM85 · March 2014

I have them all on the underside of my breasts and have since about 10 werks and I have religiously been using the unscented mothers oil blend with vitamin e since pretty much day 1 of knowing and before that I used pure coconut oil religiously so while they all hydrate and make my skin feel nice I can't say it has affected my stretch marks. My mom only ever got ones under her breasts and so far same with me so we will see if genetics plays our as it seems from anecdotal evidence.

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