One method to treat stretch marks is by using a specially formulated cream to get rid of the blemishes. Stretch marks occur as a result of rapid weight gain due to an overstretching of the skin. Pregnant women, teens going through puberty and bodybuilders are especially prone to stretch marks. You can speak to your doctor about other methods you can use to get rid of the blemishes besides stretch mark creams.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Cream
Palmer's has both a cream and lotion available for treating stretch marks. This best selling brand uses cocoa butter as its main ingredient to combat stretch marks. It also includes collagen and elastin to improve the elasticity of the skin in order to prevent new markings from appearing. Vitamin E is also found in the cream, an ingredient that has scar and blemish healing properties.
Bella B Tummy Honey Butter
Bella B has a best selling massage cream that is specially formulated with the pregnant woman in mind. The ingredients don't leave behind a greasy feeling when applied and can also help with belly itching that is a common occurrence during pregnancy. Ingredients found in the tummy honey cream are cocoa butter, shea butter, aloe vera, avocado oil and almond oil. The added vitamin E helps make this an effective stretch mark cream. The stretch mark cream is a top seller at WalMart and Amazon.com
Strivectin-SD
Strivectin-SD was originally developed as a stretch mark cream, but has also become popular as a wrinkle reducer. It is more expensive than other creams, but it contains Striadril, an ingredient that can prevent new stretch marks from developing, and reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks. The current formula contains a 5 percent concentration of Striadril. It is a popular seller at Ulta and other beauty supply stores.
