Skin Firming Lotion?

[mrsflyboybs 62]

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?

[alliegb3 112]

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.

[gwynne 14]

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..

:-D

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

[sleevemeup 41]

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

[JenniJune 79]

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!

[Finding MeMe 204]

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.

[alliegb3 112]

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

[carbgrl 119]

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

[sleevemeup 41]

I totally forgot about Mederma! Great for scars too!