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For an effective solution to treating unsightly stretch
marks, there are many creams, ointments, lotions and other such treatments
designed for this specific purpose.
Some manufacturers claim that their products can
penetrate deep enough to repair and heal the damaged skin tissue that causes
the stretch marks, while other products claim that severe stretch marks can be
lightened.
Typically, it not any special, exclusive ingredient
included in these creams that make them suitable for stretch mark treatment; it
is actually the deep moisturizing and exfoliating properties of the product
that mostly help the skin and decrease the visibility of stretch marks.
However, there are a few products on the market that
utilize an effective combination of ingredients to effectively reduce the
deepness of the stretch mark furrows and decrease the visibility of the stretch
marks themselves. These products work to
keep the skin supple, elastic and nourished, thus helping in reducing the
appearance of stretch marks or prevention of stretch marks.
For example, pregnant women, for whom stretch marks are more common, keeping the skin well moisturized in the first trimester is a must to help prevent stretch marks, as well as the itching associated with stretching of the skin across the abdomen.
What are these creams made of?
Creams
containing cocoa butter have been known to be most popular, as cocoa butter
serves as a natural emollient, making it ideal for moisturizing and
rejuvenating skin and lips. Many people agree that cocoa butter also helps to
diminish skin darkness and scars, but there is no scientific proof yet to
support this.
Vitamin
E, either in the form of oil or as an ingredient in a cream or lotion, is also
known to be a common choice in stretch marks treatment. Vitamin E has great
hydrating properties and is believed to improve scar characteristics too.
Vitamin
E is also present in wheat germ oil; together with its other natural
properties, wheat germ oil works well in promoting new cell formation and
nourishing dehydrated or damaged skin. Used regularly on newer stretch marks,
wheat germ oil has been known to help reduce the severity of stretch marks.
Vitamin
A or retinol, another common ingredient, is believed to increase the rate of
collagen produced, making the skin healthier and more youthful. Used in the
treatment of stretch marks, Vitamin A works to strengthen the production of
new, healthy skin cells.
Alpha
Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are also known as fruit acids, since they are actually
derived from fruit. These creams help in cell regeneration so that the
Although there are several products available and many more being brought out each year, only some are truly effective in diminishing the furrows and discoloration of stretch marks. It is important to conduct research to determine which stretch mark creams are effective at removing the unsightly appearance of stretch marks. However, with the right product, it is easy to ensure that your skin diminishes current stretch marks and prevents future ones.
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