by cr » Tue May 06, 2008 8:33 pm
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to show you the post of someone who inspired me when I was researching for possible methods to eliminate my stretch marks. This is a post from this same forum, but an older message board. This person claims to have eliminated most of her stretch marks, and I truly believe from the tone of this post that this is, in fact, true. Her story greatly inspired me, and during times when I felt hopeless, I have reread this post to press on. I have been doing a similar routine as hers for about 7 or so months. Like the person says: sometimes the stretch marks will look worse, sometimes the skin's improvement will come to a screeching halt, but, over time, with a regular routine, the skin will thrive and the stretch marks will slowly fade away. Since I have been doing my amended routine, I have seen great improvements in my stretch marks, and overall skin tone. I hope that this inspires you as much as it inspires me that stretch marks CAN be removed slowly, but surely!
Here is the story:
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:06 am Post subject:
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Hi All!
Glad I checked in. I don't usually check my Yahoo mail anymore
because all I seem to get is spam email. Anyhoo, Happy Update!!! I
only have a few (maybe a dozen) stretch marks that are still *barely*
visible. The rest are gone... completely!!! I can't stress enough
that consistency is key. I have been doing my 'routine' for nearly
16 months and it HAS paid off. Now, everyone's
skin/genetics/health/etc. is different so I can't promise that
everyone would get the same results as myself. But if you find
something that seems to show improvement for you, stick with it. I
didn't even begin to see results until after about 3 months. And
even months into my 'routine' I seemed to hit plateaus where
improvement seemed to come to a complete stop. But I continued on
and my skin started to show improvement once again. I'll post
my 'routine' below because I no longer have my website (no time to
maintain it) but first I'll tell you about my marks. I started
getting them when I was about 11 or 12 years old from growth spurts.
Birth control pills seemed to double my marks when I got older. I
never knew B.C. pills could cause stretch marks until my doctor told
me....AFTERWARDS!!! So here I was in my mid-twenties with marks on
my knees, thighs, butt, stomach, sides, breasts and my arms. Now the
ones on my arms ran from my armpits all the way down onto my mid
forearms!!! Those were the worst because short sleeved shirts were
absolutely NOT an option. And unfortunately, at one point I became
suicidal because of these things. I'm sure some of you know the
feeling of being a prisoner in your own body especially in the 'vain'
world we live in where looks are 'everything'--- or so it seems
sometimes. All of my marks were white/silver (they were never red or
purple) and most were indented. And now for my 'routine'. I had
changed some minor things during my process and have included them
below (for those who may have copied my website routine). I've also
included links to where I purchase most of my stuff. I can't say
when I'll be able to check back into my mail so I hope I've included
all the information you'll need here. This is what has worked for me
and everyone should pay attention to your body and do what feels
right for you. Please read directions and cautions/warnings on
everything you use and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Everyone is different.
Here Goes:
**Note: I don't think brands are important when looking at my
ingredients, I've used different ones myself. Any kind should do
fine.**
Yes, there is a method to my madness! I will walk you through my
routine as best I can.
Each morning I begin my day with a 3-4 mile walk/jog with my dog.
Gets the circulation flowing! When we get home, I measure out my
Country Life Vit. C Crystals (vitaglo.com) for the day (9 grams = 1
1/2 tsps) into a small container. That way I can keep it in my purse
and have it handy at work. Then I eat breakfast with a serving of
the Red Spectrum Powder Juice (www.greatamericanproducts.com) with a
pinch of Vitamin C Crystals added to it. And I take one of the Green
Supreme Multi vitamins (www.greatamericanproducts.com) at breakfast.
Next, I do a full body dry brush on my skin. Then I take a shower
using a microdermabrasion cloth I purchased on Ebay with the Oil Of
Olay Complete Body Wash for dry skin (has shae butter in it). I try
to use circular motions whenever I can with firm, but not irritating,
pressure. I usually end up with a `rosy glow' on my skin when I'm
done. When I'm done showering, I pat dry my skin with a towel - I do
not rub it. Then I immediately puncture open 1000 IU Vitamin E caps
(D-Alpha only) and completely rub the oil into my stretch marks.
After that I apply a mixed lotion that I make with four things:
Refined Emu Oil (Ebay), MSM Cream (Ebay), Rose Hip Oil (vitaglo.com),
and more Vit. E Oil (drugstore.com). This second Vit. E is more
liquidy, not as sticky as the capsules. In a 12 oz. bottle with a
pump I mix 3 oz of the Vit. E, 3 oz of the MSM lotion, 3 oz of Rose
Hip Oil and 3 oz of emu oil (refined) - and then shake it well to mix
it up. (note: Keep it cool, do not store in sun or heat) Then I
just pump what I need and massage into my skin. Since Emu oil is a
carrier oil, it gets the Vit. E, Rose Hip Oil and MSM down to the
deepest layers of skin. I have been asked why I use two different
types of Vitamin E (caps and liquid). The answer is, I don't know -
I just do. I guess I figure I've gotten great results so far, I'm
afraid to quit using one now. Anyhoo, one 12 oz bottle of my mixed
lotion usually lasts about a month for me. Throughout the day I
drink water -tons of it- with a TINY pinch of Vitamin C Crystals
(powder) added to it. Typically, the powder has a very bitter taste
to it but in very small amounts, you can't taste it in the water. I
try to limit my drinks to only water and the mixed juices I make, no
sodas/pops. Ok, on to lunch. I eat my lunch with a serving of the
Green Tea Mineral Boost (www.greatamericanproducts.com) as my drink.
I take the second Green Supreme Multi vitamin at lunchtime. When I
get home from work I drink a serving of the Liquid Mineral Boost
(www.greatamericanproducts.com) with one 1000 IU Vitamin E geltab. At
suppertime I have a serving of Red Spectrum Powder juice
(www.greatamericanproducts.com). I take my third Green Supreme Multi
vitamin with my drink. Before bed I soak in the tub for about half
an hour with SkinMilk Foaming Bath (www.medichest.com). I love this
stuff! It makes my skin feel sooo soft. And then I pat dry and
apply the TriReduction Copper Peptide w/Retinol Cream
(www.homepeels.com) to my stretch marks. This stuff stinks and the
color is funky but I believe it is what ultimately got rid of my
marks.
Each Sunday night I apply a 70% Glycolic Acid Peel (Ebay) to my
stretch marks. Luckily, I don't have sensitive skin. But if you do,
they have more gentle peels that may work for you.
I can't say for sure if there is one single factor that is healing my
skin or if it is the combination of them all. I believe for healing
to take place you need to get healthy on the inside as well as the
outside, that's why all the vitamins and juices. The best advice I
can give is BE CONSISTENT! Your skin completely renews itself
approx. every 28 days. So it'll take about a month for those newer
layers of skin on the bottom to begin showing up top. And any damaged
tissue always takes time to heal. You're not going to acheive the
results you want if you do things sporadically. It has been said
that if you do something for 30 days straight, it becomes a habit.
So I'd say try to force yourself to do whatever it is you do for a
month and after that it should become easier. Another bit of advice
that may help you out: BE PATIENT! I didn't even begin to see
results until my third month of doing this. I had noticed my skin
becoming softer and smoother before then though.
YES!!!, this routine is somewhat time consuming and can be a bit
costly. Buy in bulk when possible. But I've never looked or felt
better in my life. My health has definitely improved 10 fold!
Best of luck to everyone who is on a search to find a cure for these
things. Maybe someday the medical community will take note of how
these things actually affect those who suffer with them. *Hugs*