Do Stretch Mark Creams Work?

Not in the way you might think. See what our testers discovered

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Bio-Oil PurCellin Oil, $11.99

Key ingredients: Vitamins A and E, lavender, calendula and rosemary oils, chamomile extract *
Claims: "Highly effective in helping to improve the appearance of existing stretch marks ... helps to increase the elasticity of the skin, thereby helping to reduce the possibility of new stretch marks forming."
Pros: Goes on smoothly, non-greasy, no drying time, pleasant fragrance, possibly preventative
Cons: Lack of visible results
Comments: "Overall this product didn't produce any noticeable results for me; my stretch marks appear to be the same as before." -- Kristen

* See slide 7 for an ingredient glossary

See Next Page: Klein-Becker StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate for Existing Stretch Marks, $135

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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

there is no product that can stop stretch marks. they're typically genetic. you might have some luck reducing them by keeping the area moisturized, but you could do the same thing with olive oil for a lot less money. .For more information about Beauty Products Visit at sleekhair website.

by sleekhairseo Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:32PM 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

I would recommend StriVectin for light stretch marks. Works great!

by ctunstall Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 02:17PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting but most are probably a commitment to see even small results.

by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 08:06PM Report as inappropriate

This is an article that I wanted to read for a while. I still though am not completely sold on any one brand of Stretch Mark Fading Creams or lotions...

by Shawnalaa Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 08:50PM Report as inappropriate

Looking all over the Internet I read of Danaefabienne brand and its stretch marks cream apparently with very positive reviews, I ordered it on their online shop I´ve been trying Danaefabienne´s cream for 6 weeks now what I´ve noticed is an improvement in tone and texture of the stretch marks, the colour has changed thus they are less visible. Better results than those with regular oils and creams.

by Aline02 Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 04:12PM Report as inappropriate

due to a health issue, i gained aroung 60 pounds is a little over one weeks time- it was only water weight...but, at such a rapid rate of weight gain, my skin simply could not withstand...now, my whole abdomen is COVERED in extremely wide and red stretch marks that left me flabby and with a mangled looking tummy..does anyone have any helpful suggestions for such an extreme case(other than the usual cocoa/shea butter type suggestions)?

by ipbronwyn Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 06:33PM Report as inappropriate

im 36 weeks preg. my stretch mark are red and looks real bad. i i use bio oil and palmers coco butter. to me, both didnt work i have more and more stretch marks. hoever i prefer using palmers , is less oily and smell good

by elsie_fun Friday, May 27, 2011 at 12:53AM Report as inappropriate

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