STRETCH MARKS!!!
i just had my little girl last year in december and im a plus size so ive always had stretch marks but light ones. well today im 13+5 and this morning i noticed i have 2 bright red stretch marks!!!! im getting so sad because i already feel weird in my body and this just tops it! is there anything i could use to make them dissapear or at least shrink? i really dnt want my belly having bright red marks all over.
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walmart- $11. Something
Kmart- $12
Albertsons-$13
and heard it's $20 at costco for 2.. so $10 each
Bio-oil is $17.99-20.99 for a 4.2 oz bottle. They also sell 2 oz bottles for around $13 depending on where you get them. I get mine at Walmart or rite-aid where it's the cheapest.
Vitamin e oil is a good prevention oil. Find one where it has a high "I.u." number because it will be stronger. I use a 56,000 I.u. oil. You can find this for cheap, between $5-15
Mederma also has a stretch mark therapy lotion that is $40 for a good size bottle. I'm taking an ingredient list to my doctor on Thursday in hopes that I can use it also. It comes in a box at the store so it stands out. It says to use for at least 12 weeks....I have 14 left so if I can use it, its definitely getting added to my list.
With anything you use, application is key. Exfoliate every other day or so in the shower with a high quality, high volume loofah or brush. When you are done pat dry very lightly keeping your skin still damp. Apply the oil in small circular motions making sure to go both clockwise and counter-clockwise to get it into every little pore. Let it soak in for a minute before putting clothes on. All of this helps circulation. Apply anything you use 2-4 times a day. NEVER scratch your belly, it puts uneven pressure and takes layers off unevenly causing more/worse marks. When you feel the need to scratch, put lotion on in little circular motions and drink a glass of water. Carry around a mini travel lotion. I got a palmers one for 99¢.
Good luck