Skin Care
Do Stretch Mark Creams Actually Work?Not in the way you might think. See what our testers discovered |
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According to our reviewers, when stretch mark cream contains dermatologist-approved ingredients and is used consistently over several months, skin quality improves and (newer, non-white) stretch marks fade slightly. However, if a product claims to eliminate stretch marks completely, take it with a grain of salt.
Your body works hard to accommodate impressive changes like pregnancy and swift weight gain or loss. And though some stretch mark creams (paired with a lot of patience) can help, don't feel obligated to annihilate your stretch marks as if they're something a body shouldn't have. If you have new, dark-colored stretch marks and are willing to commit to daily use over two or three months, have at it. You may notice results.
Otherwise, take a cue from supermodel Chrissy Teigen (our personal stretch mark icon) and learn to embrace your stretchies.
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I like this product
by alwafi28 Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate
I've been using the dr max powers stretch mark treatment, and while it does not 100% remove the stretch marks, i do notice they are lighter...im going to keep using
by mark_tennis Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 05:33PM Report as inappropriate
Very interesting
by LittleBunny Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:00AM Report as inappropriate
They don't work in my opinion. There are some that may help "lighten" them which only makes them whiter in color but to removal of the mark itself.
by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate
Very interesting article. And there were even non-expensive products that allegedly work! However, I think the concept is overblown. I would not use them.
by CaroleVonAllten Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 10:38AM Report as inappropriate
Very interesting article. And there were even non-expensive products that work!
by CaroleVonAllten Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 08:49AM Report as inappropriate
These seem like a waste of money.
by LittleBunny Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate
Good to know that there is some help out there, although it is likely if your mother has stretch marks, so will you...I did. They aren't pleasant, but they are there, and I earned them carrying my beautiful daughter!
by CCochran Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 06:15AM Report as inappropriate
I haven't found one that works for me yet.
by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate
I recently got Skinception, but I was wondering if anyone knew how to best prepare your skin before application to get maximum results. For example should I exfoliate every time??
by sarahwilliams Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 09:27PM Report as inappropriate