Can A Stretch Mark Cream Help?

There are a few surgical treatments to get rid of stretch marks, which are unsightly scars that result from expanding tissue, diminished skin elasticity and damaged blood vessel walls. For newer reddish marks, the pulse dye laser can reduce the color of the stretch marks. For older white scars, eximer laser treatments increase melanin production to help return pigment. For a less costly and less invasive treatment, a stretch mark cream can be applied to help hydrate the skin so it will regain its elasticity.

Before buying stretch mark creams, you should know that they have never been scientifically proven to eliminate or prevent stretch marks. However, there are a number of women who report positive results after using a cream product. Most of these creams promote overall skin health by imbuing the skin with cocoa butter, vitamin A and vitamin E. Cocoa butter retains moisture well to hydrate and promote skin elasticity. Shea butter stimulates cell regeneration and circulation, while protecting the skin from ultra-violet ray damage. Alpha-hydroxy acids derived from plants also promote cell regeneration and the removal of old dead cells. Vitamin E and vitamin A are beneficial antioxidants to nourish the skin. The success of these over-the-counter or prescription stretch marks creams depend largely upon the age of the stretch mark, hereditary factors, skin tone, diet and overall skin health.

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Some doctors say that the massaging circular motion in the stretch mark cream application helps stimulate circulation, cell regeneration and collagen production. However, the main problem with stretch mark creams is that many can only penetrate the outermost layer of skin, while most of the damage is done on the middle layer of skin, yet they can improve the appearance of stretch marks by making the skin healthier overall. By contrast, surgical procedures can reach the middle layer of skin but there is no guarantee that these more invasive procedures won’t damage the skin further.

In this case, prevention is usually the best cure, which can be done by applying cocoa butter on the targeted areas (thighs, hips, buttocks). Yet even by taking preventative measures, stretch marks may still appear. For some patients, using a stretch mark cream works, while others feel nothing short of skin grafts can cure their woes. Regardless of whether the marks go away or not, applying moisturizing cream is good for skin elasticity and suppleness anyway.

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