This is a review of the Aleva Naturals Stretch Mark Cream. This lotion is created with natural ingredients to help moisturize skin, increasing its suppleness and improving the overall appearance. It is designed to help fade existing stretch marks and ensure that new marks do not form during pregnancy. Continue reading to learn whether this stretch mark product is right for you.

 

 

Ingredients

Water

Glyceryl stearate

Glycerin

Cetyl alcohol

Hydrolyzed cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seedcake

Emulsifying wax NF

Stearic acid

Cetearyl alcohol

Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) oil

Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil

Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil

Dimethicone

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Hydrolyzed soy protein

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Glyceryl caprylate

Glyceryl undecylenate

Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil

Propanediol

Isopropyl palmitate

Tocopheryl acetate

Lavandula angustifolio (lavender) oil

Carbomer

Menthol

Many of the listed ingredients have been proven beneficial to skin appearance and texture, including soy protein, shea butter, and other plant oils. The ingredients listed are generally considered safe, though cetearyl alcohol has been noted to cause irritation in some individuals.

Dosage

The manufacturer suggests that this product be used two to three times daily, starting at the beginning of pregnancy. It can also be used after delivery to help skin recover more quickly, typically for up to eight weeks.

Possible Side Effects

No possible side effects have been listed by the manufacturer, and the ingredients are stated to be natural, vegan, and devoid of any irritating compounds.

Price

The Aleva Naturals Stretch Mark Cream is only available through third-party retailers, and is priced starting at $9.99 for 3.4 ounces or 100 ml. This makes it particularly affordable compared to many other stretch mark creams.

Guarantee

Aleva Naturals does not offer any product guarantee for their stretch mark cream, which does raise concerns about the quality of the quality of the product. Additionally, because this product must be purchased through a third-party retailer, there is no clear return policy. This leaves the consumer responsible for researching the policies for a particular retailer.

The manufacturer does not include product reviews or testimonials on the product site. There are some available through the third-party sites that sell the product. Customer feedback is fairly limited, but positive. Previous customers indicate that the Aleva Naturals Stretch Mark Cream has a nice texture is fairly moisturizing. However, the small number of customer reviews does raise concerns about the effectiveness of the cream.

Conclusion

The Aleva Naturals Stretch Mark Cream contains a variety of natural ingredients known to improve skin quality and texture, including soy protein and shea butter. The product is also more affordably priced than many other stretch mark creams on the market. The product does not come with a guarantee, and is only sold through third-party sellers, which may make ordering slightly more difficult. The low price point, while initially appealing, does also give cause to be concerned about the true quality of the product. There are also no clear return policies for the product.

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