One of my new years resolutions is to get back into better shape. I’ve got a cardio glide, 3 & 5 pound weights, a medicine ball, and an ab roller that I’ve been using. However, I also have 3 kids and I still have a bit of loose skin and a few stretch marks [...]]]> One of my new years resolutions is to get back into better shape. I’ve got a cardio glide, 3 & 5 pound weights, a medicine ball, and an ab roller that I’ve been using. However, I also have 3 kids and I still have a bit of loose skin and a few stretch marks on my lower stomach. (I’m not over-weight, it’s just skin and I hate how it looks) Does anyone know of any skin firming and stretch mark creams that actually help? Also, where can I get them at? Thanks!

I’ve tried many creams with so-so results. The only thing I actually noticed the effects of was vitamin E oil. Many of the creams out there contain vit E, but what worked for me was to buy vitamin E soft-gels from the pharmacy. They are meant to be taken orally to help lower cholesterol or something like that, but if you break the pill open you can easily spread the oil on the loose/stretched/scarred skin (it works for all kinds of scars).

This is another secret i learned from my [...]]]> There are certain creams on the market which supposedly help with stretch marks. Tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A) has been shown to be effective in scientific studies.
I would advise not going sunbathing until they fade. Tanning will make them stand out more.

This is another secret i learned from my grandpa (funny enough). Most people don’t think that guys get stretch marks, but ask any weightlifter and they will tell you guys get them all the time. You see during the depression he was forced to manually move his rock fence 100 yards dead west of his property line because the propery lines were drawn incorrectly and the desperate state of the city said they needed his fields for irrigation purposes. Anyways, he was forced to carry over 500 tons of rock with his bare hands over a 1 year period to save the farm. (he had his 4 brothers helping almost 10 hours a day 6 days a week) He developed huge stretch marks on his chest from the excessive lifting and increased muscle growth (guys get them when they grow muscle too fast). He told me once that the easy way to get rid of them is to rub the marks down with olive oil for 20 minutes a day. AFter the oil is applied then you want to apply salt over the marks, This is suppose to dry the skin causing the skin to fuse together where it was stretched. He said to only leave the salt application on for about 5 minutes each day. He had those “ugly stretch markes” (he use to call them) for 10 years and then in 1954 after a week of doing this application they disappeared forever. I hope it works for you.

I just happened to see this post. I am the [...]]]> I can only agree with Mark. My daughter used it this summer after childbirth and she was very satisfied with this cream. I would recommend it. After all they do offer money back guarantee in case it doesn’t work as Mark mentioned it already. Try it.

I just happened to see this post. I am the CEO of EC Research, the manufacturer of TriLASTIN-SR. While you may have been looking for a source that you might consider a little more unbiased, I can honestly tell you that TriLASTIN-SR is very effective. There is more good news. We have just recently developed a new stretch mark system call TriLASTIN System 2 for Stretch Marks. This is a new 2-step system that increases the effectiveness of TriLASTIN-SR. While the stretch mark system is not available as a package yet, you can order the second component, TriLASTIN-HT Hydro-Thermal Accelerator from our website on our cellulite product page. Most importantly, TriLASTIN is effective for over 80% of customers that use it, but if you find for any reason that you are not completely happy with your results, just return it within 60 days for a refund. I hope this helps.

Cocoa butter [...]]]> I gave birth to my son in July 2007. I started using cocoa butter to remove stretch marks on and off. They seemed lightened. I was told to use it everyday while working out and after every shower but for how long? Are there any other products or ways to remove them quicker?

Cocoa butter is about the only thing you can do. Just continue to work out and if they are light colored maybe lay in the tanning bed or the sun to make them blend in with your skin. With light skin people I know its easier for them to get rid of. I take it you have dark skin?

They don’t go away, they fade.
Coco butter is the best thing to lighten them. If you start gaining weight or get pregnant again I would suggest for you to start using it before you get more. Coco butter prevents them as well as lightening them!
It’s really up to your skin how long it will take. I would say just keep doing it till you think they are faded enough or you get tired of it. It’s always good to at least put it on before bed or out of the shower even if you arn’t wanting to get rid of anything because coco butter is good for your skin!

There is still no scientific evidence that a stretch mark remover cream can get rid of stretch marks forever. But some creams can greatly improve the appearance of your stretch marks and speed up fading them.
1: Revitol Stretch Mark Prevention Cream
2: TriLASTIN-SR

Both can be used during or after pregnancy and have money-back guarantees.