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Is sitting too much bad for loose skin and stretch marks?

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Probbaly not: Things that make skin loose are: smoking (disrupts elasticity), weight fluctuations, age, gravity, genetics, and probably poor diet and exercise habits.

Answered 3/19/2013

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No: Sitting has no effect upon loose skin or stretch marks.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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