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Old 07-15-2009, 11:53 PM   #1  
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Default has anyone got anything done for stretch marks?

i have some on my shoulders and biceps. on my sides and calves. my skin color is dark. i'm African American so i was wondering about methods anyone used.
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Old 07-16-2009, 02:14 AM   #2  
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there's a product that u can get at walgreens called bio oil. it's about $20 a bottle. although i haven't tried it yet...i heard it's a really good product and will in the future.
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I heard vitamin e and coco butter work well.
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Bio oil works man- I've been using it for a while and most of my stretch marks have considerably faded

It's an OIL though remember that- it's not like lotion. But it smells good I say it takes at least a month of use before you see any change. I've used it for years.
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Ditto the coco butter
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Bio oil works man- I've been using it for a while and most of my stretch marks have considerably faded

It's an OIL though remember that- it's not like lotion. But it smells good I say it takes at least a month of use before you see any change. I've used it for years.
i love bio oil! ive been using it for about 2 months and the red and pink ones are turning white and silver. plus it makes my skin feel soft
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