Natural Stretch Marks Cream Treatment

If you are uncomfortable and self-conscious about your stretch marks, but find laser surgery scary or too expensive, you may find yourself scouring the internet for stretch marks cream. Stretch marks can appear after any rapid skin change, such as pregnancy, quick weight gain or loss, sudden intense growth spurts, or bodybuilding. Your skin has been torn and stretch marks are scar tissue that has formed from that tearing.

Stretch marks are usually found on the stomach, thighs, upper arms, and breasts. There are actually two layers of skin affected in the formation of stretch marks. The top layer (also called epidermis) and the middle layer (dermis).

The dermis helps your skin keeps its shape and when it is stretched over a period it becomes less elastic, losing its support. This causes tearing in the dermis and epidermis usually resulting in purplish or pinkish lines. As the stretch marks age, they turn white or silver.

There are many stretch marks cream on the market that have been able to help women feel better about their bodies by removing stretch marks or making them less unsightly. With the plethora of stretch mark creams on the market it’s hard to decide which one will not only work at all, but will work with you.

Stretch marks cream can be found in many stores, namely any store with a pharmacy will no doubt carry them. If you can’t find them there, try a drugstore. You can also get stronger creams by prescription from your dermatologist. While stretch marks cream may claim to eliminate your stretch marks, that’s really something decided by the age of the stretch marks. They may not eliminate your stretch marks, but many stretch marks cream can make them a lot less visible.

There are some common ingredients that come in these creams that are beneficial. Emu oil is sometimes in these creams because of it’s effectiveness as a moisturizer. It is said to penetrate the skin quickly down the second layer and enhances the body’s own healing properties. It is very gentle, does not irritate the skin, and is reported to help stimulate new skin cells.  

Aloe Vera can soften the skin and help with healing. In fact creams with Aloe Vera as the chief ingredient have claimed to quite a huge benefit. Aloe Vera is praised around the world for its skin healing properties and ability to prevent scarring when applied to fresh wounds.  Collagen helps the skin heal.

One of the most well known ingredients is Vitamin E. This helps to protect the skin and strengthen the cells. Cocoa butter is another well known ingredient and is widely touted as a wonderful moisturizer. However it also includes antioxidants to help prevent skin cell decaying. Many say that using stretch mark creams that use water are actually diluting their product and lessening the ability for it to work.

By knowing which ingredients seem to work more effectively you should be able to find a stretch marks cream that works for you. Don’t expect immediate results. Many creams suggest using it for several months to fully begin to see its effects. Anything that promises immediate results is probably something to be cautious about.