Stretch marks are one of the most common dermatological complaints among women. It occurs when the body changes proportions, forcing the skin to stretch beyond its normal limitations. As a result, the supportive layers of skin tear and rip, leaving behind scars beneath the skin. Pregnancy, rapid weight changes, puberty and body building may all cause stretch marks to develop. Creams and lotions designed to heal the underlying, collagen-based layers of skin work best to treat stretch marks.
Revitol
Revitol stretch mark cream penetrates deep into the damaged skin and repairs the fibrous protein. Revitol's ingredients include vitamin A palmitate, vitamin E, vitamin D3, DL-penthenol and 10 percent squalene oil derived from non-animal sources. The combination of natural oils and active ingredients work to increase the production of new skin cells, leading to greater skin cell turnover and faster healing.
TriLastin-SR
A product of the EC Research Corporation, TriLastin-SR stretch mark cream contains collagen, serine and alginate. The collagen makes the skin more resistant to tearing, while the serine acts as a hydrating solution and the alginate prevents needed moisture from evaporating. TriLastin-SR also utilizes FillingSphere technology, which packs the cream into tiny molecular spheres to deliver the medicine directly to the troubled skin layers faster and more efficiently.
Zenmed Stretta
Specifically designed to treat stretch marks due to childbirth, Zenmed Stretta removes the outer layer of skin through gentle exfoliation. The deeper, damaged skin layers are then repaired, eliminating the appearence of stretch marks. Zenmed Stretta's active ingredients include purified water, glycolic acid, octyl palmitate, sunflower oil, vegetable glycerin and witch hazel.
Barmon
Known for its rapid absorption, Barmon stretch mark cream contains vitamin E and cocoa butter. Barmon goes deep into the damaged skin to promote collagen production and repair tears at both a cellular and a macro-molecular level. Free of harmful chemicals, Barmon claims it can be used during pregnancy without causing any danger to the fetus.
Revitagen-FX
Whether the stretch marks are fresh or decades old, Revitagen-FX can help. Revitagen-FX's patented formula works to remove the lightened and darkened lines associated with mature stretch marks. The key ingredients are peptides, which are responsible for numerous tasks within the human body including the formation of skin proteins. Revitagen-FX's palmitoyl oligopeptide increases production of hyaluronic acid to keep the skin soft and smooth, while palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 improves the skin's outer appearance.
