This seems to be working...

[Healer]

I just wanted to share what I have done so far to help with my stretch marks. It may not work for everyone but hopefully it can help lead you to the right path for your healing.

First a little background information: When I was in middle school, I was very very chubby. It was difficult carrying 180 lbs. in a 4'11" inch frame. By the time I was a sophomore in high school, I started exercising to lose weight. I lost a lot weight but then I developed an unhealthy eating habit. Soon, I noticed that I had developed stretch marks all over my body. My body and skin couldn't take the massive weight loss and the malnutrition.

In high school, I didn't mind the stretch marks but when I entered college, the stretch marks started to bother me a lot because I was embarrassed to wear certain types of clothing. My stretch marks were all over the place. The deep silvery lines were on my breasts, the back and front shoulders, arms, the elbow creases, my stomach, the sides of my body, my hips, and the back of my knees. It really looked like a tiger had a feast on my body!

When I did research, I was disappointed to have read that there was nothing I can do about it. I think I've tried numerous numerous products. I tried everything from microdermabrasion to Edgar Cayce's home remedies without any substantial results.

So now I'm 24 years old and just this past month I have tried a new combination that seems to be working. I have combined several advice from the people on this board and found out what was effective for me. The deep silvery lines are no longer deep. Rather, it looks like someone just took a white silvery pen and drew lines. Anyway this is what I have been doing.

1) Peel once a week all over my body. I use 60% Glycolic peel from Chemical-Facial-Peel.com.

2) I've changed my diet because I realize that our body needs all the nutrients it can get to heal itself. So I started eating between 75% - 90% Raw Foods.

3) I use this Avon lotion called Anew Clinical - Stretch Mark Smoother twice a day, in the AM and in the PM. I have to say I love this lotion. It makes my skin very very smooth and it smells terrific.

4) I've started Reiki on myself with the intention to heal my skin. I do this a couple of times a week.

I started this June 26th, 2008 and as of now I have seen massive improvement. I don't know which factor contributed most to the healing process but I'm thoroughly satisfied. I'm finally able to wear tank tops without being to self conscious!! Also, I've tried taking before pictures but it didn't come out right. In one angle it looks okay but in another angle it looks horrible. I'll keep this up for about a year or so and see if my skin totally rejuvenates. I'll keep you guys updated....

Good luck to your healing process!!

[Guest]

whoopss.. I posted at the wrong place.. this was suppose to be under the topic of Stretch marks