Molly Sims's Approach to Preventing Stretch Marks Is Internal


Updated 01/31/12 2:08 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

Best Foods to Eat to Avoid Stretch Marks

While your odds of developing stretch marks during pregnancy are (for the most part) left to fate outside of your control, Molly Sims is following a diet rich in good-for-you fatty acids to improve her odds of avoiding them. Molly is a follower of Lori Bregman's Rooted For Life program, a holistic approach to pregnancy and motherhood. Today on her blog, the 4-month pregnant mama-to-be shared some Read more

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Stretch Marks


Updated 12/07/11 5:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Facts About Stretch Marks

Streeeeeetch. Stretch marks, one of the more unsightly pregnancy side effects for many women, are shrouded in mystery. Women spend boatloads of money trying to prevent, treat, and rid themselves of markings, often with little or no effect. Knowledge is power when it comes to combating these insidious lines — do you know stretch mark fact from fiction? Take our quiz to find out. Take the Quiz Read more

OnSugar Blog: Marks of Love


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Loving Your Postpartum Body

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CherylDee is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Lipsticks to Baby Bottles blog. I know my stretch marks that I started getting as soon as I hit the 8 months mark of being pregnant, which has lasted me until now, always seemed to bug me. They're not as dark and as yucky looking as they were at the beginning. They're starting to fade to Read more

Ali Landry on Stretch Marks, Keeping Cool, and Staying Beautiful


Updated 09/15/11 9:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Stretch Mark Tips

Model and actress Ali Landry has been on our radar since her days as Miss USA, and she knows all the industry insider beauty tips and tricks. Recently, she became the new spokesmodel for Palmer's Cocoa Butter, fronting the brand's line of stretch mark products. She's expecting her second baby in October (congratulations!) and has a few things to say about about treating and preventing stretch Read more

Victoria Beckham Shares Her Tip For Preventing Stretch Marks


Updated 06/19/11 10:29 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Victoria Beckham Pregnancy Tips

What's Victoria Beckham's secret to a stretch mark-free belly? Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil Blend. The singer and designer hasn't said much about her pregnancy publicly, but she did head to Twitter last night to show off her favorite stretch mark prevention product tweeting, "Pregnancy tip!!!! I have used this through every pregnancy, it's amazing!! X VB" The $45 oil helps keep skin moisturized Read more

5 Things to Know About Your Pregnant Belly


Updated 03/26/11 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facts About Pregnant Bellies

It's belly time! The pregnant belly is something to be celebrated. We discuss ways to cover it and ways to show it off, but how much do you really think about the area that is affectionately known as your bump? Click through this slideshow to see five things worth knowing about your midsection as you journey through pregnancy. Read more

DrSugar Answers: Can I Prevent Stretch Marks?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

Dealing With Stretch Marks From a Medical Perspective

DrSugar is in the house! She's here to answer your health-related questions, and this week she's discussing stretch marks. Dear DrSugar, I have been dieting and losing weight, which is the good news. The bad news is I have stretch marks around my breasts, belly, and hips — not so attractive. Are they going to be permanent? Is there anything I can do to prevent them or make them go away? Read more

Don't Sweat Stretch Marks — Seriously


Updated 06/08/10 12:06 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 53 comments

Stretch Mark Advice

Almost everyone has at least a few stretch marks, but they're usually only considered a "problem" for women. There are a lot of not terribly effective treatments already out there, and there's recent news of a new laser treatment hitting the market that's supposed to reduce them. I say, if having a procedure like that will make you happy, then go for it. But you know what? As someone who's tried Read more

Do You Love Your Stretch Marks as Much as Jessica Alba?


Updated 01/15/10 12:03 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Jessica Alba's Postpartum Body

Honor Warren may layer on the accessories just like her famous mama, but there are a few items that Jessica Alba's daughter isn't likely to be sporting soon. The actress, who returns to the silver screen next month in her first movie since the birth of 19-month-old Honor, waxed poetically to Self about the battle wounds she bares from her pregnancy. In the February issue of the magazine, Alba Read more

Do You Still Believe in the Healing Power of Cocoa Butter?


Updated 12/16/09 6:59 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 12 comments

Cocoa Butter on Stretch Marks

Lots of mothers swear by the benefits of slathering their growing bellies and boobs with cocoa butter. The ingredient is mixed into affordable balms and creams that women often purchase as a preventative measure upon finding out they are pregnant. But, new research suggests that cocoa butter lotions and potions have little to no benefit. One report said: The largest study on the subject was Read more