I tried Barmon but didn't find it helpful. I also thought the consistency was waxy and smelly! I tried Emu Oil and others. I have stretchmarks that are 25 years old. (I'm 36) I got them from growth spurt and then as an adult with pregnancy. My son is now 13 and my marks are starting to disappear! On my lower ab and breasts and upper arms. The improvement is wonderful! The creme, Striae from Regentrol Labs is no more expensive than Barmon and is backed by US Patent and clinical study. I researched this product extensively as I was tired of trying products that just didn't work. I found them at www.stretchmark.com. Good luck with the Barmons and Cocoa Butter. Shaketa, there is hope to eliminate marks, not just lighten them. You may want to consider checking that product out. Thanks! :)

Got this from gourmetsleuth website. Also check the link below. It has recipes on what to make with egg whites and what one egg whites amounts to. Tips For Storing or Using Left Over Egg Whites Store Individually - Drop one egg white in each section of a ice cube tray and freeze. Remove the egg white cubes and store in a freezer style zip-lock bag. Store in Quantity - If you have large quantities of egg whites pour them into an airtight container and freeze. Make sure to measure the whites and mark the container appropriately. To use, remove the container from the freezer and allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Facial - Beat one egg white until it is frothy. Spread it all over your face. Allow the egg white to dry. You will feel your skin tighten as the egg white dries. Rinse it off. Your skin will have a nice tingly feeling. Do not try this if you are allergic to eggs. Here is a link that might be useful: Living the Sweet Life in Paris

Yes, and it is very annoying - whether it be skin care, cosmetics, hair colour or clothing. The Marina Rinaldi catalogue uses models that are about size 10 - but the clothing starts at about size 16. glenda_al - I think that SJP has had another form of "skin tightening" - because I sure wouldn't count on the product she is pushing to do it. I can handle the ads with Diane Keaton for L'Oreal - who seems to have now been replaced with Jane Fonda. Too bad I can't use the cream (which by the way costs $37 in Canada, plus our 13% tax - yet in the U.S. costs $19.99). Canadians are "international" only when it comes to shopping it would seem.

My goodness. Who knew? I love cucumbers. Slice and take them on the golf course for a pick-me-up snack. They're so refreshing.