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sexysax

14

Any way of getting rid of them?

Reply 1

~*Sweetness*~

I don't think you can actually get rid of them (unless you have some sort of laser surgery maybe...) but you can fade them a bit if you use something like cocoa butter. Palmers do a good one. You have to put it on about twice a day though and probably won't see results for quite while. I gave up on the idea after a couple of days, too much effort! I don't think other people notice them that much anyway to be honest.

Reply 2

Excalibur

15

Yup, I've heard that you can put stuff on it (can't precisely remember what though... coconut oil or something) but it does fade over time.

thats right

When in the shower get a body scrub (the ones with bits in) and scrub in circular motions. Apparently this boosts circulation to the area, but the scrub will also moisturise and help to smooth the skin, reducing the appearance of stretch marks.

Reply 5

Segat1

16

Bio oil apparently is v good. but really, why worry? Everyone gets them. See my comments on cellulite :
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=187729

Reply 6

Creative02

1

cant say ive heard of getting rid of them but try n keep toned and in shape wont be that noticeable :confused:

Reply 7

*tinkabella*

they do fade over time - i used to have big nasty purple ones on my boobs but now they are just faint silvery lines that you can hardly notice. Think it took about 2 years but I didnt do anything to them at all :smile:

Reply 8

Humra

Stretch marks do fade after a while, especially with the help of cocoa butter. stertch marks are like scas, you cant get rid of them, but after a while they become unnoticable, so no worries! :smile:

Reply 9

shinyhappy

14

Bio oil isn't bad, makes them fade a little. I've never really had them that badly, but I had horrible shingles scars. Some kind soul on here recommended bio oil (can't remember who, sorry, but it was very helpful, so thank you!) and it needs repeated application, but it seems to be reasonably affective on scars and marks of all chapes and sizes!

Put on weight.

Also, just plain old normal moisturizer is better than nothing. Generally keeping the skin in good condition and being healthy (just normal nothing extreme) will make them less visible.

Reply 12

banksy

1

SpiralArchitect

Put on weight.

Such a quality response.

Reply 13

Jenna999

1

can you get stretch marks from losing weight quickly??

Reply 14

fettucini

1

OMG actually I've lost a stone and a half recently and I have definately obtained more stretch marks-Arrrrrgh! Still, being thin with lotsa stretch marks is better than being plump and not having so many.

Reply 15

dan_black

1

i have heard bio oil is good, after researching for a pregnant girl i know. i wasnt aware that they last for 2 years though until they faide silvery/white

Reply 16

girl afraid

SpiralArchitect

Put on weight.

That'd only increase stretch marks, fool.

Reply 17

hollywollydoodle

1

apparently vitamin e oil is good too. ive never tried it though, i use palmers body butter too.

Reply 18

sexysax

OP

14

girl afraid

That'd only increase stretch marks, fool.

Thanks for the replies so far :biggrin:

Reply 19

pumpkin7

13

i had them on the inside of my legs and on my boobies (heeh)
i used to put just moisturiser on the marks every couple of days, and oneday, they just went... i don't know why or how.. could have been the moisturiser.. mm i don't know. lol.. real help i am.

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