Skin care
Do Stretch Mark Creams Work?
Not in the way you might think. See what our testers discovered
Klein-Becker StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate for Existing Stretch Marks, $135 Key ingredients: Striadril complex (with peptides), sesame and sweet almond oils, cocoa and shea butters *
Claims: "Dramatically reduces the appearance of existing stretch mark length, depth, and texture, and discoloration ... visible improvement of tone and texture"
Pros: Visible results
Cons: Expensive, inconvenient, uncomfortable (skin itched a bit), requires drying time, has a lingering, unpleasant scent
Comments: "Applying the product three times a day was challenging. It took only two weeks to see initial results [on fresh stretch marks], and satisfying results came two months later. The amount of product used is irrelevant; it's more important to apply it correctly and consistently. " -- Nancy
* See slide 7 for an ingredient glossary
SEE NEXT PAGE: Murad Firm and Tone Serum, $75
Claims: "Dramatically reduces the appearance of existing stretch mark length, depth, and texture, and discoloration ... visible improvement of tone and texture"
Pros: Visible results
Cons: Expensive, inconvenient, uncomfortable (skin itched a bit), requires drying time, has a lingering, unpleasant scent
Comments: "Applying the product three times a day was challenging. It took only two weeks to see initial results [on fresh stretch marks], and satisfying results came two months later. The amount of product used is irrelevant; it's more important to apply it correctly and consistently. " -- Nancy
* See slide 7 for an ingredient glossary
SEE NEXT PAGE: Murad Firm and Tone Serum, $75
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