Skin care
Do Stretch Mark Creams Work?
Not in the way you might think. See what our testers discovered
AMBI Soft & Even Stretch Mark Diminishing Body Oil, $7.99
Key ingredients: Soybean and sweet almond oils, vitamin E, rose hip fruit extract, shea butterClaim: "Clinically shown to minimize the appearance of stretch marks ... in as little as four weeks."
Pros: Moisturizing, smoothing, lightweight, bottle easily sprays at most angles
Cons: Must be applied twice daily, drying time required (though short), sweet almond-shea butter scent falls somewhere between pleasant and pungent
Comments: "New stretch marks appeared less red within four weeks while old, white stretch marks felt less rigid. My skin was also much smoother where the product was applied, making me more comfortable with my stretch marks." -- Charli
Next: Find out what the key ingredients in stretch mark treatments actually do
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