Stretch marks are marks on the skin resulting from pregnancy, sudden weight gain and certain medications and illnesses, says MayoClinic.com. Stretch marks are typically located on the buttocks, thighs, breasts, stomach and arms and are characterized by pink or purple coloration. Stretch marks are a cosmetic issue and fade over time. However, you may achieve quicker fading of these streaks by using some of the top-selling stretch mark creams on the market.
Revitol
According to the company site, Revitol helps prevent stretch marks and soothe existing ones via vitamins A and E. These vitamins work in conjunction with aloe vera to support your skin tone and protect the skin, says the site. The aloe vera also helps to moisturize and heal the skin. Revitol also includes squalene oil which, according to the site, helps the skin stay youthful and healthy-looking by regenerating the skin's surface.
The Revitol site also says that their cream contains ingredients that work to strengthen and rejuvenate the skin, regenerate new cells and improve elasticity. These ingredients are vitamin B5, grapefruit seed extract and vitamin D3. Revitol costs $40 per one 4-oz. tube. Revitol promises results in a "few" weeks, says the site. Revitol is available without a prescription, so it requires no approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
TriLastin-SR
TriLastin-SR is another top-rated stretch mark cream that boasts a reduction in stretch marks in as little as three weeks, according to the EC Research Corporation site. The product contains ingredients such as natural extracts, peptides, proteins and anti-oxidants that prevent the breakdown of existing collagen while promoting the regeneration of new collagen and elasticity, says the site. The extracts also help to lighten the skin and heal it. These ingredients are released to the skin via "collagen micro-spheres" and held there by a protective barrier to ensure optimum therapy, according to the site.
TriLastin costs $87 per one 6-oz. tube. TriLastin-SR is sold without a prescription and is, therefore, not required to have FDA approval. However, the site says, TriLastin-SR is produced under strict conditions in an FDA-registered lab.
ZENMED Stretta
On the ZENMED site, ZENMED Stretta is touted as being the only formula that has a three-tier scar-removal process and can help rid the body of acne scars, wound scars and stretch marks. The company site also says the cream can help with wrinkles and fine lines associated with aging. It does this in three ways via its ingredients, says the site. Glycolic acid removes dead skin that blocks new skin from forming. Centillica Asiatica is the key ingredient that promotes collagen that tones the skin, says the Stretta Cream site. Lastly, natural healing agents help restore the skin, says the site.
ZENMED Stretta costs $50 per 1.7-oz. bottle. It is sold without a prescription. However, the site says its products are all made under strict FDA manufacturing guidelines.
