Stretch Mark Cream For Prevention

Stretch marks are a common problem and there is a large market of people looking for ways to cure or prevent stretch marks.  Stretch mark creams also known as stria creams are the most popular method of preventing and treating stretch marks and there are many, many options to choose from.  From cheap creams to high end creams that can cost hundreds of dollars a jar, it be confusing looking for the right option for you.  This article will go over some of the more popular options and take a brief look at their ingredients, price, and promises.

Skin Nutrition by Urban Skintrition claims to be the #1 stretch mark cream in international markets.  Ingredients include shea butter, vitamins A, E, C, and polypeptides.  When it comes to stretch mark creams, these are popular and common ingredients.  Some people use nothing but shea butter, and the added vitamins and polypeptides can't hurt.  They claim it helps skin appear softer and smoother as well as firmer and more toned.  It's important to note that lotions can help skin appear more toned for short periods of time but only exercise can actually accomplish increased tone.  4 oz. can be had for as little as $26.95 in places like Amazon.com and can be as high as $44.99 in a mall store.

StriVectin-SD by StriVectin is one of the more expensive stretch mark removal creams on the market and it makes some of the boldest claims.  Beware anytime they claim miracles.  Ingredients include various peptides, darutoside (claimed to stabilize collagen), and moisturizers.  Hailed by the company as an anti-wrinkle phenomenon this “miracle” cream is not only a pregnancy stretch mark cream but an amazing wrinkle remover that people are using on their faces for dramatic results.  Priced at $135 for 6 oz in stores or $75 on Amazon, this cream better work miracles.  Try others, maybe 20 others before shelling out this kind of cash.  Cosmetic companies are notorious for unsubstantiated miracles.

Revitol stretch mark cream by Revitol is one of the more well known creams on the market.  Containing squalene oil, various vitamins, grapefruit seed extract, and aloe vera extract, it has one of the more exotic ingredient line ups on the market.  As with most creams, reviews range from it worked wonders to it didn't work at all.  Claimed to help prevent stretch marks, increase skin elasticity and firmness, it sounds like the majority of claims on the market.  Priced around $27 for 4 oz on Amazon it won't set you back too much to give it a shot.

Bella B Tummy Honey Butter by Bella B would be your grandmother's recommendation as it contains the classic ingredients for stretch mark prevention, shea and cocoa butter.  Also containing vitamins, wheat germ oil, and lanolin, this product generally receives good reviews and priced at $15 for 4 oz its a steal compared to the other creams.  Claiming it helps make your skin more elastic this product also has an anti- itch agent for those with a belly itch.  You know what they say, Grandma knows best.  Give this one a shot.

The best thing to do would be to consult your physician and ask friends what worked for them.  And remember, when it comes to creams and lotions, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean more effective.