While pregnancy is the leading cause of stretch marks, it’s not the only one. Weight gain and other factors can affect anyone, mom or not. As I wrote about in “The Road To Getting In Shapeâ€, I am currently working with a personal trainer and making a lot of major lifestyle changes. Last year was extremely hectic, and I got out of shape because I didn’t make time to work out or take care of myself. One place I gained weight was my chest -which would be OK, except that the rapid change caused some small stretch marks to appear. I actually saw an ad for Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy on TV a while ago and scribbled down the name, because I had intended to purchase some to see if it would work. So when Mederma offered me a chance to try the product free of charge, that was even better!
Despite the fact that one commercial made me want to try this, I was quite skeptical as to whether this would work or not. But Mederma says that their product works best on newly formed stretch marks, so I figured I was a perfect candidate to try it! Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to the product within a few days of using it. I’ve mentioned before how sensitive my skin is, and I have to be careful which products I use because it is not unusual for me to develop a rash if the chemicals don’t agree with me. Sadly, this was the case with the Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy, and red bumps appeared all over the skin I applied it to. I took a break from using the product to let the skin heal, but I do want to try it again and see if my skin can get used to it – just because I really would love for it to work for me. But we’ll have to see how it goes!
Giveaway time!
If you are also curious about this product – and your skin is not as sensitive as mine! – how would you like to try it out for free? Two Contest Corner readers will each win three tubes of Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy – a full course of treatment valued at $120! Here’s how to enter:
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Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of newly formed stretch marks. If your stretch marks are older or have faded to silvery white, they may not respond well.
I learned that they have Mederma for kids. Cool!
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Reduces the appearance of stretch marks.
Diminishes discoloration.
Improves texture.
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I learned that if you use New Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy as directed, you should begin to see improvement in about 4 weeks.
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I learned that 80% of people saw an improvement in 12 weeks. I would like to try this after 4 littles!
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It enhances softness. After four children, I could use this.
I learned that it diminishes discoloration on your skin.
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I learned that if you use New Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy as directed, you should begin to see improvement in about 4 weeks.
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I learned that it diminishes discoloration and most see results within 12 weeks. I would love to win this!
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I learned it minimizes skin discoloration over time.
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I learned that 80% of participants reported visible improvement in the overall appearance of their stretch marks after using New Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy for 12 weeks.
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I learned that Merderma has kids products too. Who knew? This is a great giveaway!
This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I enjoy seeing websites that understand the value of providing a prime resource for free. I truly loved reading your post. Thanks!
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I ended up with stretch marks after the baby help
I learned that 8 out of 10 women saw a difference in 12 weeks.
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I learned that their advanced cream formula that combines a unique blend of ingredients: Cepalin®, Hyaluronic Acid and Centella Asiatica. In a recent clinical study, 80% of participants reported visible improvement in the overall appearance of their stretch marks after using New Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy for 12 weeks.
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Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of newly formed stretch marks. If your stretch marks are older or have faded to silvery white, they may not respond well. At least it will help with the new ones. Thanks.
No product can make stretch marks disappear completely. But New Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy can help improve color, texture, softness and overall appearance
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I learned that Cepalin® is the proprietary botanical extract used in MEDERMA®. It works to soften hardened scar tissue and improve the color, texture and overall appearance of scars.
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I just found out that they had products specifically for kids! With as much as my kids fall down I may have to order some!
that u canstart see ing results in 4 weeks.
After a pregnancy and a kindney transplant I would love to use this product!
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I learned that it can take 4 weeks to begin seeing improvement.
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80% of women in a clinical study showed noticeable results in 12 weeks.
That’s amazing!!
I learned that you should see improvement in about 4 weeks.
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i’d love to win. i read that you’ll notice a difference in about 4 weeks.
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I learned that you can see results in around 12 weeks!
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