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How Much Does it Cost to Remove Stretch Marks After Pregnancy?

By Jessica Broadmoor

Stretch marks happen when your skin gets stretched to the limit. Because of the weight gain in pregnancy, stretch marks are common. You can try to prevent them by applying cocoa butter and staying hydrated or have them removed using a one of a number of more intensive techniques. Some women have luck using cocoa butter or shea butter to remove stretch marks. A jar of either costs around $5. This ...

Is Emu Oil Good for Stretch Marks?

By Serena Spinello

Emu oil has been proven to be an effective and natural way to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. The oil works by promoting healing on all of the skin's layers and encouraging the growth of new skin cells by getting rid of the dead ones. Since stretch marks manifest when the skin is overly stretched, healthy new skin cells need to be generated so the appearance of the stretch marks can...

What Is Glycerin Soap Good For?

By Shelley Moore

Glycerin, also called glycerol, is a liquid extracted from the animal fats or vegetable oils used to make soap. Because it's a high-quality byproduct of soap production, many commercial soap manufacturers remove glycerin and sell it for use in lotions and skin creams. Glycerin is transparent, and glycerin soap producers often add natural colors and scents. Commercially made soap typically...