Hello! As I lose weight I'm noticing stretch marks and loose skin. I'm not looking for super expensive options, I've started using Nivea skin firming lotion. What do you think?

I've heard from some Pts, aveno skin firming works good- but it's mostly the rubbing motion that gets things circulating and firming. Scrub with a loofa to get the dead skin cells off, that will let the new stuff out.

COcoa butter formula, they have a series for weight loss and stretch marks. I'm using it now, hadn't been diilligent with applying it everyday, but it smells good though..

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I have doubts as to how useful they are, but since its cheap, its worth a shot!

I spent over 10 years in cosmetics, that being said.... don't waste your money on expensive creams/lotions. Keep your skin well exfoliated, and moisturized. You may see a little difference with the expensive products, but once you stop using them the benefits go away- same with cellulite creams. Cosmetic companies send us all of the products to try- free, which is nice because when you leave the cosmetic industry, you know what to spend money on, and what to pass. If you do choose to spend some money, I think Clarins products are the best bang for your buck, and my favorite would be Erno Lazlo's skin firming cream- but that is pricey. I love aveno, and jergen's products. Nivea seems to sit ontop of my skin, unless I exfoliate and apply it immediately after when my skin is still wet.

Another thing that works great is Nutragena's skin oil. I exfoliate, and apply in the shower when my skin is wet and let it soak in. Just before I put my clothes on, I make sure to remove excess oil, as it can stain your clothes. Don't get me wrong, some of the expensive creams are nice, but if you are expecting a miracle you will be disappointed. If I had a bunch of money sitting around, I'd probably spend it on creams, and a personal trainer, spa appointments, etc.... but I don't! lol

I sell Mary Kay and we have a firming lotion that I'm going to be using - kind of an experiment, if you will, lol. Also, my psychologist said that loose skin can be lessened greatly by doing a good fat burning regimine (3 days cardio, 3 days light weights). So doing both should help a lot!

I agree with comment #4 and 5. I workout like a mad woman and still have stretch marks and I don't think there is a way to avoid them. If they came out for a formula that worked I think we would all know about it by now. I would save my money and concentrate on toning up the muscle and skin with exericse.

SLEEVEMEUP- I knew all those were a scam but one day, we will invent the cure of stretch marks and be bajillionaires

I've been using Mederma stretch mark cream on old (20+ yrs) and new ones and they are looking alot better.

I totally forgot about Mederma! Great for scars too!