Stretch marks are scars on the skin that form due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin, when the skin stretches a lot for a short period of time such as during pregnancy, during growth during puberty, or when the person undergoes sudden weight changes.
The use of appropriate creams for stretch marks helps to rearrange these fibers, reducing the amount and appearance of stretch marks, but being more effective against red or purple stretch marks.Learn how to identify stretch marks.
- Also known as tretinoin.
- Retinoic acid can help eliminate stretch marks because it improves collagen quality and increases its production.
- Making the skin firmer and thus reducing the thickness and length of stretch marks.
In addition, retinoic acid also promotes cell renewal, improving the appearance of the skin.The processing time varies depending on the size of the stretch marks and their thickness.Learn more about retinoic acid for stretch marks.
Retinoic acid is available in different concentrations in anti-stretch creams, as is the case with Cicatricure gel.
Vitamin E-rich creams provide deep hydration and reduce the risk of new stretch marks because they increase skin elasticity.In addition, vitamin E has antioxidant properties, which are very important for preventing skin aging.Learn more about this vitamin.
Vitamin E is present in many anti-stretch creams, such as Velastisa, Bio-oil or Cicatricure anti-stretch cream.
Rosehip oil can be used to relieve stretch marks because it has a powerful regenerating and emollient effect on the skin and is rich in fatty acids such as oleic acid, linolenic acid and vitamin A that help strengthen collagen and elastin synthesis, which are very important.to maintain the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Some creams already contain rosehip oil in its constitution, as is the case of Velastisa anti-stretch cream and Mustela anti-stretch oil, however a few drops can be added to an anti-stretch cream before the time of application.
Camelline oil is rich in essential fatty acids, such as omega 3, which enhance the elasticity and softness of the skin and reduce the risk of stretch marks.This oil also prevents premature skin aging.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that prevents skin aging and is also essential in collagen production, thus providing more elasticity to the skin, in addition, this vitamin also has a bleaching power, which can be useful in darker stretch marks.about this vitamin.
Asian Spark is a medicinal plant with many skin benefits.This plant helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks thanks to its healing properties, as it stimulates collagen production.See more health benefits of asian spark.
Asian spark is present in anti-stretch creams such as Velastisa anti-stretch, anti-stretch scarf or Gel Cicatricure.
Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliator that removes the upper layers of dead skin, exposing healthy skin underneath, so its daily application will reduce the appearance of stretch marks.However, this ingredient can be very strong for certain skin types and should be used with caution.
Glycolic acid can be found in Lygia Kogos stretch marks cream
Chamomile oil strengthens skin tissue, improves its elasticity and protects it from dryness, and also has healing properties, being a good ingredient for an anti-stretch cream.
Chamomile oil creams such as healing gel and bioaceite, for example.
Sweet almond oil is an excellent moisturizer for the skin, improving its elasticity, only oil can be used to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, or added to an anti-stretch cream to improve its effects.Learn more about this oil.
Many anti-stretch creams already contain almond oil in their composition, such as Hidramamy moisturizing lotion or Materskin body lotion.
It is recommended to apply the cream in all areas affected by stretch marks, with a massage, in order to absorb the product, if the cream is used to prevent stretch marks, should be applied in the areas most prone to its development, such as the stomach, lower back, breasts and thighs.
Watch the video below and learn about other techniques that can be used to eliminate stretch marks: