What really helps stretch marks to fade

[tallandsweet]

I got a lot of stretch marks on my hips and thighs during puberty, and while it took me a long time to accept them, I was there. And then I got new, deep, purple stretch marks that I hated with a passion. Thanks to the methods in this myTake, they're fading, so I hope this helps.

Please remember that you will never truly be able to get rid of stretch marks unless you get more invasive treatments like laser. Make your peace with them and move on!

Moisturize your skin

Put on whatever oil or heavy lotion is available for you. I used olive oil when I was 10-12, didn't prevent stretch marks from showing up though and I really hated how extremely oily I was. I then switched to coconut oil, which worked fine until I discovered a lotion for very dry skin that I liked. I then used a body butter by the same cheap brand for a while, switched to BiOil (don't waste your money, it's not worth it and has no effect on stretchmarks, I spent 150$ on this product and it's done nothing) and then switched back to cheap lotions and body butters.

Anything unscented that will keep your skin moisturized will work!

Exfoliate with a pumice stone

I came across this method on Tiktok and didn't think it would work. My stretch marks are painful when I touch them, I avoid touching that broken skin, but it was a completely pain free process for me and helped fade them RAPIDLY.

Here's the pumice stone the creator (@jazz_ejay on Tiktok) recommends:

Since I don't live in the US and I've never seen this product or brand before and I already had a pumice stone, this is the one I use:

Here's how to do this correctly:

• Only do this ONCE A WEEK. Not more frequently. Pumice stone is a very strong exfoliator.
• Get your body and the pumice stone wet (DO NOT use a pumice stone on dry skin!!!)
• Gently exfoliate in circular motions (I use straight motions because I get ingrowns easily but the creator of this "trend" tells you do use circular motions) upwards (towards your heart).
• Wash off the excess skin that came off
• Moisturize after

This is the only method I've found that quickly fades stretch marks. I've been moisturizing my entire body every day for 9 years. Stretch marks are not your fault, it's genetics.

Hope this helps anyone out there trying to minimize the appearance of their stretch marks!

[Massageman]

For my massage clients , I recommend Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark cream.

If people go the exfoliation route, they can use the physical exfoliation (pumice stone as you do, or gritty soaps such as Lava or Boraxo). Another means would be a low pH- glycolic peel (chemical peel) which would need to be done by a professional no more than once 4-6 weeks. There are also skin "astringents" or "tighteners", from witch hazel, to silicates, to phenyls (decongestants also found in Preparation H to shrink hemorrhoids), down to alum (the puckering agent in pickles) that help constrict tissue.
I explain to my clients that there are moisturizers, humectants, and protectants. Water is the best moisturizer. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are good humectants, which hold onto the water. Petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline) is a common protectant. There are also dozens of multi-syllabic chemicals which are humectants/protectants too.

That said, please do not construe any of the above as specific medical advice for your situation, nor am I questioning that you are getting some good results from your current regime. I would suggest to anyone with a skin question to see a dermatologist and find what he/she has to say about their situation. As usual, I get no compensation in any form whatsoever for any mentions in my posts. Good luck.

[Massageman]

Thanks for the MHO.

[tallandsweet]

You're welcome!

[FictionalCharacter]

Nice MyTake.
There’s also microneedling along with Vitamin C.

I had stretch marks on one my butt cheeks and this PMD faded a lot of it.

[tallandsweet]

I wanna give microneedling a shot too :)

[natured]

One time i got a BAD sunburn, and I ordered 100% pure aloevera gel on Amazon. It came the next day and i started to use it to soothe my sunburn... I SUFFERED FROM THIS SUNBURN for like a whole week.
This Gel helped me so much, it soothed my burning pain, and left my skin very very soft, and after a whole week of using it 2 times a day, i noticed that my stretchmarks (mostly around my breast) started to fade... so now i'm using it everyday, after showers, and i noticed a HUGE change. I wish I could do some before and after but I never thought this would actually change it so much.
I never cared about my stretchmarks, mine happen because my breast started to grew WAY TOO FAST during puperty, then I lost weight and regained weight and that's what it caused...

[tallandsweet]

Thanks for sharing!

[HiveBee]

Even the tiniest skinniest females on earth have stretch marks.

Only teenage boys who never saw a woman naked in real life think stretch marks are a bad thing.

That said, feel free to take whatever measures to reduce them if you choose.

Just telling y'all silly females from a mans perspective that we dont care about stretch marks.

They are sexy. They follow the lines of your curves and give definition to your curves. That shit is sexy.

[tallandsweet]

I agree on all points, but this wasn't meant to shame stretch marks but to simply help others who want to fade theirs faster :)

[Smashingdoozy]

I'd like to add the most important point. Time... Stretch marks will fade in time. They'll be bright pink/purple at first over time it will become dull, you might end up with a light silvery color but that will fade over time too.

[tallandsweet]

Absolutely.

[yoyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo]

Ladies, stretch marks like in that example picture are okay! I personally don't mind that as a man.

It shows that you have a genuine body and you didn't need surgery for what you got!! Strut your stuff!!

I would prefer stretch marks over fake ass any day.

[Pasiton5]

Vitamin E oil dab some on daily but wait till you have your last child don't want to get rid of them only to get knocked up again and double the marks are delivery so yeah wait to you all done with having your rug rats, then stock up on vitamin E oil, and dab this marks away

[Anonymous]

I have been getting new stretch marks even now. It's like i am going through puberty again. New stretch marks on ass, hips, inner thighs, boobs. It's just too much. And the scratching omg
Like you said, repeated use of lotion does lighten them. Olive oil didn't seem to work much for me..
Main thing i believe that helped reduce upcpming stretch marks was water. Tons of water everyday. Before the pandemic, i used or drink so much water and it had significant effect.
My friend has told about the pumice stone thing. But she uses it to lighten dark areas and pigmentation

[I_Am_Sazerac]

There is nothing wrong with stretch marks. Everyone is allowed to have their preference on skin complexion but everyone has stretch marks, even men. I got mine from gaining weight because I was irresponsible with food the past few years, and now I'm paying for it.

In fact, at least to my limited knowledge, most women get them regardless either during puberty, pregnancy, or even menopause as well as weight gain. All it does is just show where skin grew rapidly and your body had to quickly fill the gaps.

Wear them with pride (except for me because I'm getting fat lol)!

[420Rachel]

I got hella stretch marks from having a baby. 😂 I've accepted them though, they don't really bother me anymore. I've thought about trying out this product though.

[tallandsweet]

Acception is the most important step honestly.
When you've accepted the stretch marks, treating them is easier, because you're not disappointed when they don't go away :) (which they can't without laser)

[kidvid80]

its permanent to the skin the only thing you can do is lessen the color of them if they are red. they are normal part of life some people just are prone to more then others when growing up or even with weight gain, even muscle guys get them, pumice stone wouldn't work because they are layers deep not surface like hard skin on your feet or elbows would be. over time they can lessen on their own, but nothing to fade the stretch mark itself the color you can the stretch mark you cannot

[tallandsweet]

Exactly what I said :)

[ohshee]

Every night every day when you take a hot shower the moment you get out dry off a little bit the revolution into those areas the more you rub the more friction you put into your skin if you're a little bit heavy it will also start toning your body but it also take away the stretch marks in time but you have to do it every day every time you take a shower

[AphroditesSword]

Personally, I never understood why stretch marks are such a big deal for other women. I hate this trend of naming and scrutinizing every different body part of a woman's body.. Hooded eyes, hip dips, stretch marks
Beauty standards can be really oppressive..

[Avilash_]

Well I used to see a television commercial that used to show that their product really removes body fats and stretch marks of any kind and every kind.

You can try that one if possible, I guess that will surely help you out.

The name was like Bio-Oil , it used to have a white and orange packaging.
And also a cream named "mederma" it had a violet packaging.

I hope this will help you

[tallandsweet]

I already stated in the myTake that I spent 150$ on Bi Oil in total and it did NOTHING. This is what it looks like here:

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It's what you're talking about.

I don't have any experience with mederma.

[Anonymous]

You should avoid exfoliating any areas of skin damage including scars unless it’s very gently - which a pumice stone is not. Vitamin E & C will help to reduce the appearance of scars.

[tallandsweet]

I thought the same but it helps a lot, so I don't know. I don't use the stone on my scars, just on my stretch marks.

[Opinion Owner]

Well if it works and isn’t painful, great!

[tallandsweet]

I definitely don't do it excessively! I think exfoliating shouldn't be painful :D

[Anonymous]

Everyone gets stretch marks and if you feel more comfortable hiding them then you should do that. I just want people to know male or female its okay to have stretch marks no matter what colour they are. As a child I had bright red ones all over my chest and over time they faded on their own but now my skin has sunken in. but no one actually cares. I've been completely naked infront of another guy before and he said I was perfect and he loved the way I looked. He never insulted my looks or grimaced at the sight of me so if any of you fear that just know anyone who isn't a fuckhead will always think you look beautiful just the way you are.

[tallandsweet]

No guy would insult a naked girl in person or pass down the opportunity to have sex.
Other than that, yes, there's nothing wrong with stretch marks.

[sixonthebeach]

A dermatologist told me that prescription Retin-A is the only thing proven to help heal stretch marks. However, it must be used when they are still fresh (red). It won't work for old (silvery) marks.

[tallandsweet]

How interesting! Thanks for sharing, I've never heard of that.

[TheorionMage]

After open heart surgery... Vitamin E topically was recommended and it has MASSIVELY minimized the scarring.

[Moimaris]

Maybe propolis (substance from bees). It helped my scar significantly

[Cutie0059]

If nothing works, accept it and become the beautiful zebra you were created to be! <3

[Anonymous]

Only thing I ever heard of for that as a cream was Moderma, not the vaccine, it’s been around for years before that name

[tallandsweet]

The vaccine is called Moderna. I only know Mederma - dermis = skin.

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah at least you know, some people probably confused the two but I spelled it right

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I know over in the UK, there is a famous dermatologist who helps people with all kinds of skin conditions her name is Dr. Emma Craythorne and she is very kind and our TV Channel TLC carries all of her programs

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

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[GoodGuyBreakingBad]