• Awkward weight loss question…

    Avatar of luckystarjenna

    9 months ago

    Hello! So I’ve lost about 60 pounds now as a vegetarian/vegan and I think I’m finally at the weight I want to be, give or take about 5 pounds. (I’m 5’8″ and 140 with a BMI of about 21). Howevverrr, my skin I guess hasn’t caught up with my weight loss. D: Awkward, I know. Are there any vegan remedies for helping speed up skin unstretching/elasticity/whatever? (I know there isn’t a magic cure for everythinngggg, but maybe there is? :) haha)

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  • Avatar of luckystarjenna

    8 months ago

    Thanks everyone! I think no matter what I do it’ll definitely be a process, but I’m definitely going to exfoliate and find some sort of stretch lotion or try coconut oil, as well as tone some (yoga time!! Woohoo!!). Until I get my paycheck, I’ll just use some old extra healing St. Ives lotion I have on hand from (sniffle) before they went evil and cruel.

    @katytheveg If you find some magical cure, definitely let me know, though. ;) haha.

    @Rachel-S Huh. I didn’t really think it was a medical thing, but next time I talk to my doctor I’ll definitely bring it up. Thanks!

  • Avatar of Smashingdols

    8 months ago

    i agree with possibly bulking up and using good moisturizers with coconut oil and stuff like that. contact the companies but since most high-end products tend to be vegan there’s a good chance that the stretch-mark creams that actually WORK are “accidentally vegan”

  • Avatar of katytheveg

    8 months ago

    ive lost about 30, and was wondering the same thing(:

  • Avatar of hakred

    9 months ago

    First of all, CONGRATS! Losing 60 lbs. is something to be proud of! :)

    If you are looking for a good product to use, I would recommend this one:
    http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm/product/24/white-seaweed-healing-hand–body-lotion.cfm

    I have heard that witch hazel will help if you apply it to the area using a cotton ball. Exfoliating your skin will tighten the skin! You can pick up a sugar scrub from a store or make your own. Here’s an easy recipe: http://www.veganbeautyreview.com/2011/08/diy-brown-sugar-body-scrub.html

  • Avatar of 50mangos

    9 months ago

    exercise helps :)

  • Avatar of silencescreams

    9 months ago

    Try firming creams – I know you can get big pump bottles of regular looking cream for firming for around $6

    ALMAY BODY FIRMING CREAM, $5.99 (this for the size of container is rather expensive but I wanted to provide an example I know is animal test friendly)

    I also know coconut butters and oil as well as vitamin e oil is great for the skin

    Also great job on loosing all that weight!

  • Avatar of luckystarjenna

    9 months ago

    Hello! So I’ve lost about 60 pounds now as a vegetarian/vegan and I think I’m finally at the weight I want to be, give or take about 5 pounds. (I’m 5’8″ and 140 with a BMI of about 21). Howevverrr, my skin I guess hasn’t caught up with my weight loss. D: Awkward, I know. Are there any vegan remedies for helping speed up skin unstretching/elasticity/whatever? (I know there isn’t a magic cure for everythinngggg, but maybe there is? :) haha)

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