Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action Review

Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action will be appraised within this review. The cream has been devised to prevent new stretch marks and to diminish the appearance of them on the breasts, hips, upper thighs and abdomen during pregnancy. Additionally it moisturizes and promotes elasticity and suppleness in the skin. Read more to learn about the cream’s ingredients and what we thought of the product.

Ingredients

Aqua
DI-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Butylene Glycol
Cera Alba
Laureth-23
Galactoarabinan
Butyrospermum Parkii
Glyceryl Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Glucoside
Xanthan Gum
Glyceryl Caprylate
Parfum
Cetyl Palmitate
Cocoglycerides
Sclerotium Gum
Zinc Gluconate
Pentylene Glycol
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract
Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein
Maltodextrin
Citric Acid
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Tocopherol

The ingredients within this product work to nourish the skin and promote suppleness and elasticity. Some of the ingredients cause cells to renew at a greater rate to prevent stretch marks from forming. Sensitivity is eased as it moisturizes the skin. Stretch Marks Double Action is free of Paraben, Phthalate and Phenoxyethanol. The cream is hypoallergenic and is suitable for use while breastfeeding.

Dosage

Stretch Marks Double Action should be massaged into the skin with circular motions in both the morning and the evening. It should be put on from the beginning of the pregnancy up until one month following birth. Should stretch marks appear, the cream should be applied immediately and used for at least two to three months.

Possible Side Effects

Although Stretch Marks Double Action has been carefully composed to make it hypoallergenic, there is still the possibility of an allergic reaction. Should a reaction take place, Mustela asks that you contact their customer service department. You will then speak with a cosmetovigilance specialist who will try to work out why the reaction took place and ask the product to be returned for analysis.

Price

An 8.45 oz tube costs $46.00 when bought directly from Mustela’s website. As the order is over $40, the shipping is free within the United States.

Guarantee

Mustela have a return policy that allows a customer dissatisfied with the product to return it within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. However, returns from retailers will not be accepted. The condition the product must be in is not mentioned so it can be assumed that the product can be returned after opening as nothing to the contrary has been stated. Stretch Marks Double Action has received a few reviews and they have all been immensely positive. It has received a perfect 5-star rating in product satisfaction, quality and value so it seems like it should be an excellent buy.

Conclusion

Mustela does not list the amount of each ingredient so it is difficult to gauge the strength of the cream and whether it is effective. It has received reviews that suggest that it is highly effective but there may be other more effective creams on the market. However, as the quantity of each ingredient is not noted, there is no way to make a comparison. The guarantee has a very short time limit as it may take a number of days of testing Stretch Marks Double Action cream before you can determine whether or not it is working for you or not. It is cheaper than some similar products but is uncertain how long a tube of this cream would last so it is difficult to judge if it is good value or not. Although possible adverse side effects are not given, there is an excellent service in place to ensure that no one else suffers from the same reactions that you might have because of using the product. This product may be for you or you may find that there are better and cheaper alternatives.

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Skinception Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy Review

This is a review of Skinception Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy. This cream promises to restore elasticity to the skin, raise collagen production, smooth furrows, even the skin’s tone and fade discoloration. It promises to make stretch marks visibly fade within two months but results are declared as beginning within four weeks. Read more to learn about what ingredients make up this product and find out our opinion about it.

Ingredients

Regestril
Darutoside
Pro-Sveltyl
Pro-Coll-One+

Regestril is claimed to improve the depth of stretch marks as well as improving their color and width. Skin should be made thicker, smoother and healthier in appearance as well. Darutoside reduces the length of stretch marks, indentation and increases the smoothness on the surface. Pro-Sveltyl is a protein-repair enzyme that improves surface irregularities like acne scarring. It can reduce the visibility of stretch marks while also tightening and hydrating skin. Pro-Coll-One+ makes skin smoother.

Dosage

You should use enough cream to cover the affected area. The cream must be applied into your stretch mark and time allowed for it to be absorbed by the skin. Daily use is recommended for the best results. A jar of Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy lasts between 30 and 60 days depending on use.

Possible Side Effects

Skinception warn that everyone’s skin is different and so their products may cause a rash or a breakout. Customers with sensitive skin are advised to test a small area on the arm or jaw line before applying the product to the areas that need treating. They promise that it is safe for pregnant women to use but they suggest that you consult your physician if you are concerned.

Price

A single jar, which is a month’s supply, costs $69.95. However, it is better value to buy this product in bulk, as it will work out cheaper and includes free gifts. A three-month supply includes a free jar of another Skinception product called Kollagen Intensiv and costs $154.95. A six-month supply costs $289.95 and includes free shipping within the USA and a free jar of Kollagen Intensiv. A nine month package, which is a limited time offer, provides you with a 10^th jar free as well as free USA shipping and a free jar of Kollagen Intensiv for $399.95, or $39.99 a month.

Guarantee

Skinception have a 90-day guarantee that allows you to turn the product if you are dissatisfied with the results of using Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy. A consumer will receive a full refund excluding shipping and handling. This guarantee is extremely reasonable as it only imposes a time restriction and a generous one as well. There are no available customer reviews on Skinception’s website although the opinion of an M.D and cosmetic surgeon is offered as well as a number of clinical studies to highlight the effectiveness of the product.

Conclusion

This product comes with a fair guarantee, which leaves ample time for the customer to try Intensive Stretch Mark Therapy for two months to see if it works as it’s supposed to and still give them time to return it if necessary. It is possible for someone to develop a rash or breakout after using this product but the manufacturer have admitted to this possibility and suggested a course of action to ensure that this sort of reaction is minimised if you did happen to suffer it. It is unfortunate that the reviews by customers were not given, as it would have been easier to determine the effectiveness of the product and to see if the price would be worth it. The cream is quite expensive and if it turned out to be ineffective at dealing with stretch marks then it would turn out to be a very expensive skin cream indeed, even if free gifts are offered for larger orders. This product may well meet your needs but you would have to try it yourself to find out for sure.

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SkinAgain Vanish Review

In this review, we will consider SkinAgain Vanish. Vanish is designed to fade scars, cellulite and stretch marks in a non-invasive way. The product is also supposed to be infused with positive energy to ensure that your skin receives nothing but positivity. Read more below about Vanish’s ingredients and our verdict of the product.

Ingredients

Water
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Powder
Squalane
Glycerin
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Brain Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Glyceryl Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Butylene Glycol
Avocado Pit Extract
Shea Butter
Bentonite
Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
Cetyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Yeast Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)
Allantoin
Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
CucumisSativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Calendula officinalis Flower Extract
Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
ArticumLappa (Burdock) Root Extract
Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract
Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Sodium Oleate
Xanthan Gum
Disodium EDTA

The active ingredients in Vanish promote skin regeneration, invigorate the skin’s matrix, reduce the appearance of marks on the skin while soothing and nourishing your skin. This cream is vegan and is free of gluten, parabens and fragrance. May contain ingredients derived from soy.

Dosage

The cream should be liberally applied to the skin at least twice a day. For best results, SkinAgain recommend using their other product SkinAgain AHA Exfoliating Cleanser to prepare the skin for the cream’s application. SkinAgain suggest that you choose a positive affirmation to dwell on while you are applying the cream and an example of one can be found on their webpage.

Possible Side Effects

SkinAgain do not suggest any possible adverse effects, which may be worrying. There are ingredients in this product that may possibly be derived from soy, which would lead to an allergic reaction in some people. This is something that should have been declared by the manufacturer. There may be other allergens that may not have been mentioned. If you do suffer a reaction from this product then you should stop using it immediately and seek the help of your doctor as soon as possible. It is advisable to bring the product with you so that your doctor can determine the cause and treatment for the reaction.

Price

A 3.4 Fl oz or 100 ml tube is sold by SkinAgain on their site for $52. Shipping for the USA is free but a sales tax will be added onto the order. If you buy one tube, the estimated sales tax before you fill in your details is an additional $4.16. It may be cheaper to buy the cream from a different retailer.

Guarantee

SkinAgain have a 30-day money back guarantee. This allows the customer to return the product within 30 days of purchase if they are not satisfied with the cream. A refund minus the cost of shipping will be returned to you. The company offers some before and after photos to show customers what sort of results they should expect from Vanish. There are also a number of reviews, all positive, that can be found concerning this product. It has received a 5-star rating overall. There is a review that says the product did not work for them but they were happy with the customer service and their refund.

Conclusion

This product is cheaper than some that are available for you to buy although it is difficult to determine if the product is good value for money. The quantity of active ingredients is not listed and so it is not possible to know if Vanish is effective. The photographs and the reviews provided by the manufacturer seem to suggest that the product works although results would differ from person to person. The guarantee is a fair one although the time limit is somewhat restrictive. You are constrained by this limit, as you must wait for the product to arrive, use it and send it back before the guarantee runs out. The product is a vegan friendly product, made without any bad ingredients or cruel tests. However, although the product seems to be friendly, there is still a possibility of reactions that the manufacturer have not warned the consumer about prior to purchase. You may find that this product is for you but it is up to you to decide if it will meet your needs.

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How Men Can Eliminate Stretch Marks

Stretch marks, which are also known as the ‘striae’ in medical terminology, are reddish or whitish colored lines which develop on our skin. Skin has three layers. Stretch marks are formed in the dermis, which is the middle layer of skin. Skin is an elastic organ which, when it is stretched beyond its limit, loses its elasticity and overgrowth of skin occurs. This leads to the formation of stretch marks. Men are mostly affected by stretch marks when they work out excessively and build up bulky muscles very rapidly. Other causes for development of such marks in men can be abrupt weight gain, growth spurts in the case of teenagers or even rapid weight loss. Stretch marks once formed cannot be removed entirely but you can improve their appearance by using certain remedies. Methods for getting rid of stretch marks are same in the case of both men and women.

Step 1

Work out smartly! You should make alterations in your exercise regimen. Instead of lifting heavier weights, try lighter ones and increase the number of repetitions. Your aim should be to strengthen your muscle, not just increasing their size.

Step 2

Eat wisely! Maintain a balanced and healthy diet. Make sure your fat intake is not excessive because gaining fat and muscles together can cause the stretch marks. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables especially of green leafy variety, grains and lean meat etc. Avoid fried food or foods that contain excessive sugars.

Step 3

If you do develop stretch marks, you can consult a doctor and have him prescribe you a tretinoin cream. It contains retinoic acid which restores elastin and collagen in the skin. You should keep it in mind that this cream is only effective for stretch marks no older than six weeks. Such stretch marks are generally reddish or purplish in color.

Step 4

If your stretchmarks are older i.e. silvery or white in color, then you can try excimer laser therapy. This procedure uses a laser beam to stimulate production of a skin pigment called melanin. This helps in restoring color of the stretched area so that it will match the skin color of the unaffected skin.

Step 5
Another laser therapy involves use of pulsed-dye laser which stimulates elastin and collagen. This procedure sets off regeneration of normal skin structure thus, leading to the disappearance of stretch marks.

Step 6
A more invasive option is microdermabrasion. In this procedure, silicon dioxide crystals are used to cut off excessive skin in a stretch mark. Next step is suctioning of all of this debris and dead skin cells. By removing damaged skin cells, fresh skin growth is stimulated and its elasticity is improved.

Step 7

If you like organic methods you can try using natural home remedies like using coconut oil or castor oil. You can also try using Aloe vera gel. These natural methods are very inexpensive and using them can save you a lot of money.

Step 8

Always keep your skin moisturized with a good moisturizer. You can also use homemade moisturizers like honey and cream etc. for this purpose.

Precautions

Before trying any of these treatments, always consult your physician.

How to Avoid Stretch Marks on Your Breasts

Stretch marks, also known in medical terminology as the ‘striae’, are a common skin issue. Skin of abdomen, thighs, arms and breasts is mostly affected by them. The main reason behind formation of these hideous marks is stretching of the skin beyond its normal limit. Skin contains collagen and elastin which keeps it elastic. On over-stretching of the skin, collagen and elastin fibers tear up resulting in the development of stretch marks. Stretch marks once formed are permanent but a number of home remedies, cosmetics and procedures can be used to lighten them.

Causes

Women are mostly affected by the stretch marks during pregnancy. This is due to abrupt weight gain associated with pregnancy. With the baby growing inside the abdomen, its skin gets over-stretched and the stretch marks form. With pregnancy, mother’s body undergo a number of changes like increase in the size of breasts. This rapid increase in their size can lead to the formation of stretch marks on breasts. In addition to this, hormones also play a role. Excessive production of cortisol, which is a glucocorticoid hormones, weakens elastin and collagen fibers in our skin, making it lose its elasticity. Thus stretch marks are formed. Genetics also play a major role in the formation of such marks, so ask your family members if they have suffered from this problem, to find out if it runs in the family.

Exercise

To prevent stretch marks you need to adopt a healthy life style and exercise is essential for it. Regular exercise helps you to keep an ideal body weight and it also ensures that sudden weight fluctuations do not take place. It improves blood flow in skin thus maintaining its vitality. Moreover, exercising keeps your muscle tone better thus preventing skin from stretching beyond limit.

Diet

Another essential component of a healthy lifestyle is to eat a balanced and healthy diet. A balanced diet contains food from all food groups like cereals, meat, veggies and fruits. A healthy diet will keep your weight in the normal weight range. Add more proteins like eggs, fish, chicken etc. to your diet because it helps tissues to repair themselves. Also include micro-nutrients like vitamin E, A, C and zinc which helps in the collagen production.

Skin Care

In addition to a good diet and regular exercise, you can try topical treatments as well. These treatments can help in rejuvenating your skin and lightening the stretch marks. You can also try using a bristle brush. Dry brushing with it can increase blood circulation in skin, remove toxins and reduce stretch marks or other skin imperfections like scars etc.

Oil of Rosehip seed can also lighten stretch marks because it contains essential fatty-acids and vitamins.

Consult a Physician

If you cannot find any obvious reasons for stretch marks on your body then consult a doctor as soon as possible. You might be suffering from a medical disorder associated with the stretch marks. Connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Elhers-Danlos syndrome can lead to the development of such marks. Diabetes interferes with the production of collagen in the skin and results in the stretch marks. You should also see a doctor before trying any new treatment for the stretch marks.

Concealing Stretch Marks On Dark Skin

How to Conceal Stretch Marks On Dark Skin

Stretch marks are a wide spread problem which affects both Caucasian and African American population equally. Stretchmarks are unavoidable during pregnancy. In the case of African Americans, when their skin is over stretched they develop purple or dark brown colored striations, which are prominent on their dark skin. A lot of articles talk about methods such as concealer and makeup for hiding stretch marks which are designed for Caucasians. When trying to hide the stretch marks, it is important to find the perfect shade and brand for the skin. So here are some ways for African Americans to cover up their stretch marks.

Step 1

Find a department store that is offering makeup samples for free. Now try these shades to find which color suits you the most. Keep it in mind that the skin of your belly may have a skin tone darker or lighter compared to the skin of your face. Describe to the assistant at the cosmetic counter that you would like to look for a concealer which is a bit lighter than the color of your stomach, if you are ashamed to ask. They would only need to match the skin above your hip bone to find the shade required.

Step 2

Use your middle finger when applying makeup. Your hand is heavier when you are using an index finger and you tend to apply concealer in thicker layer.

But it is better to apply several, lighter layers rather than a single thick one. Your goal is to apply the concealer in such a way that it give your skin a slicker look. Stretchmarks are dark in color compared to the surrounding skin so using a lighter shade of concealer is a wise choice.

Step 3

Take a clean sponge and pour a little bit of dark foundation onto it. Now using this sponge, pat the foundation over the concealed area and two inches of area adjacent to it for a more real look. Make sure your foundation matches your skin tone more closely, compared to your concealer, so that it blends well with the skin.

Step 4

Apply some loose powder over your make up to let it set and imitate your skin’s true texture. Sephora, Cover Girl and M.A.C. have specially made makeup lines for African Americans. Therefore you can easily find a translucent or loose powder in a darker shade to match it to your skin tone.

Step 5

If you are looking for a more permanent and reliable cure, you can try reconstructive tattooing or permanent makeup. Ointments and creams will never do away with the stretch marks completely since the connective tissue of skin has been damaged. So you can try permanent makeup to cover up your stretch marks in your precise skin tone. Consult an aesthetician to find out more about permanent makeup.

Warnings

When you are wearing makeup on your stretchmarks, refrain from bathing. Also avoid rubbing and excessive sweating. Always carry your makeup in a small bag with you to be ready for speedy touch ups whenever needed.

Home Remedies to Reduce Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are the ugly looking, whitish lines which appear on our certain body parts like arms, thighs, abdomen, breasts etc. Either weight loss or weight gain can trigger them. Most commonly pregnant women develop stretch marks but men can also develop them. With puberty teenagers can also develop these marks. This is because of the the sudden growth spurt which is associated with changes in hormone levels. These marks are permanent and cannot be entirely removed. But you can use certain tricks at home to lighten them.

Lemon juice
Lemon contains citric acid which bleaches your skin naturally. That is why lemon is very effective to reduce stretch marks.

Cut a fresh lemon and squeeze its juice out.
Apply it to the skin affected by stretch marks.
Leave it on. After ten minutes, wash off with tepid water.
Repeat this a couple of times every day for good results.

Vegetable oil massages
In Indian tradition, new mothers are given bath with natural oils for a few months after childbirth.

Oils like castor oil and coconut oil are used to massage whole body including scalp then a hot water bath is taken. This ancient technique is used by health spas and beauty centers. Vegetable oils like olive oil, coconut oil and castor oil are so effective because they have moisturizing abilities which help smoothen wrinkled skin thus removing stretch marks.

Before bedtime, take some olive oil, warm it a bit and rub it deeply over the affected area or whole body. You can also use a mixture of coconut oil and olive oil.
The following day wash it off with some warm water. A light soap can also be used if needed.
The most effective way to use castor oil is to warm it slightly before application on skin. Then cover that oiled area with a piece of cloth dunked in warm water or a sheet of plastic.
Hot water bottle can be used over oiled areas to increase its effectiveness. This is because warmth opens up pores in our skin and let it absorb oil faster.

Egg white
Egg white contains lots of protein which are helpful in decreasing stretch marks.

Crack two eggs open, separate yolks form the whites.
Whip up the whites gently.
Apply thick layer of this egg pack on the stretch marks.
Let it dry, then rinse it off with some water and moisturize that area with olive oil.

Moisturizer
By maintaining the skin elasticity, stretch marks can be reduced. To keep skin elastic and fresh, it must be kept hydrated by using a proper moisturizer regularly.
You can use moisturizers available commercially which contain cocoa butter and Aloe vera. Alternatively you can make home-made moisturizer by blending equal parts of olive oil and Aloe vera.

Vitamin E Pure Oil
After prolonged period, reducing stretch-marks gets difficult. In such case you can massage Vitamin E pure oil onto the affected area regularly.

Aloe vera
When skin loses its elasticity, it leads to the formation of stretch marks. With its healing properties, Aloe vera helps improves skin elasticity.

Cut an Aloe vera leaf, peel it, and force out the juicy gel.
Massage it over affected area.
Vitamin E pure oil can also be used with it.

Commercial market is full of products which make bogus promises of curing stretch marks completely. But it is impossible! You can only lighten them to improve your appearance. While you can use simple home remedies for this, what is the point of wasting your money on phony products. Use these simple tricks and eat lots of veggies especially greens to lessen your stretchmarks.

Lightening Stretch Marks

Lightening Stretch Marks and Tightening Loose Skin

Stretch marks are a skin problem that cause constant distress to the women (and some men). Stretch marks are, in fact, loose and saggy skin folds. This problem aggravates with age as the skin starts aging. With aging, production of elastin and collagen in the skin decreases considerably. This makes skin lax and floppy and it starts drooping under the influence of gravity.

Stretch marks are formed by the undue stretching of skin because of various reasons like weight gain, pregnancy or puberty. The skin is stretched beyond normal limits so rapidly that gaps are formed in it marked by purplish or reddish colored striations. Although scientific research does not affirm home remedies as a treatment for loose skin and stretch marks but there is anecdotic proof of their effectiveness.

Treatment for Stretch Marks

Tip # 1

Massage the scarred area with cocoa butter twice every day. Check out the ingredients on packaging to make sure you buy a cream containing 100 percent real cocoa butter. Because there are certain commercially available creams which contain pure cocoa butter in a very little amount.

Tip # 2

Massage oil of vitamin E over the stretch marks on a daily basis. You can make this oil by crushing two capsules of vitamin E and mixing them with some natural oil like wheat germ, almond or olive oil. Vitamin E can also be taken orally after consulting a doctor.

Tip # 3

Blend ¼ cup each of olive oil and Aloe vera gel to prepare a gel for stretch marks. Rub it over the stretch marks daily to lighten them.

Masks for Tightening Saggy Skin

Tip # 1

Take an egg, crack it open and separate the egg white from the yolk. Now whip up the former vigorously until it is stiff and frothy. Add quarter teaspoon of crushed crystals of vitamin C and one tablespoon of cellulose in four ounces of warm distilled water. Mix the whipped egg white and this mixture together. This will produce a skin tightening mask. Apply it over the affected area and cover it with warm bits of gauze or a towel. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.

Tip # 2

Take a bath with ¼ cupful of the apple-cider-vinegar added to the warm water in the bath tub. You can cover up the stench of vinegar with the essential oils like clary sage, geranium or lavender. This will help improving the skin tone and tighten it.

Tip # 3

Press juice from half a lemon and add it to one cup of water. Water should be cold. Splash it all over your face but do not wash it off. Let it dry out by air-drying.

Tip # 4

Mix one whipped egg white with one teaspoon of pure honey. Coat a thin layer of it under the eyes and rinse it off after 15 minutes. This mask is ideal for under eye bags but you can use it on loose skin anywhere on your body.

Things Required

Cocoa butter
Gel of Aloe vera
Egg white
Essential oils
Gauze
Massage oils
Distilled water
Towel
Lemon
Vitamin E
Pectin
Honey
Crystals of Vitamin C

Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally

Stretch mark is a very usual problem faced by many men and women. Pregnancy, sudden weight gain or weight loss, growth spurt and medical disorders like Marfan syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome are some of the causes of stretch marks. Stretch marks are ugly in appearance and blemish your look.

The commercial market is full of a number of ointments and creams for non-prescription cure for the stretch marks. These treatments not only cost you a lot of money but are also unnatural. Home remedies, on the other hand, are natural, easy to use and very cheap. These remedies are not authorized by Food and Drug Administration (FDA), therefore you should always consult a doctor before you try them.

Glycerin, Honey and Salt Scrub

Make a great body scrub for stretch marks with glycerin, salt and honey. Add ½ teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix these ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Rub it over your skin and leave it on for five to ten minutes. Wash it off with tepid water and a cleanser. Let your skin air-dry and moisturize it. Use this body scrub twice daily. Leftover scrub can be preserved in the fridge for 48 hours.

Vitamin E and Vitamin A

Blend of vitamin E and vitamin A can help in lightening stretch marks when used regularly. Make this mixture by combing 1 teaspoon of ointment of vitamin A and 1 teaspoon of oil of vitamin E and stirring them well. Store this mixture in a container. Rub a little quantity of this blend on the area affected by stretch marks. Wash off that area after thirty minutes with warm water and a mild cleanser. In the end moisturize your skin. This process should be repeated twice daily. Leftover mixture can be stored in a dark and cold place for about a week.

Aloe vera with Vitamin A and Vitamin E

Aloe vera has many soothing and healing properties and it is used in many beauty products and cosmetics. Mix 1/4 cup of Aloe vera gel with oil from ten vitamin E capsules and oil from five vitamin A capsules.

Massage this mixture onto the skin until it is fully absorbed. Use this blend on a daily basis. Another way is to apply Aloe vera directly over your stretch marks for 15 minutes. Then wash that area with some tepid water.

Carrot Scrub with Olive Oil and Tangerine Peel

Stretch marks can also be removed with a body scrub made by mixing tangerine peel, olive oil and fresh carrots.

To prepare this scrub, mix 4 teaspoons of olive oil, peel of one tangerine and one half of a carrot in a food processor or a blender and purée for twenty seconds at a high speed. Use this mixture when you take a bath. Apply on damp skin and massage well. Then wash it off with warm water. Dry off your skin and moisturize the area. Use this treatment once daily. Left over mixture can be stored in a fridge for up to 5 days.

Pregnancy Stretch Marks on the Thighs

Pregnancy is the major cause of the stretch marks in women. More than ninety percent of expecting mothers develop such marks. Stretch marks are bluish or purplish colored striations formed on our skin due to overstretching. In pregnant women, abdomen expands as the baby grows in size leading to the formation of stretch marks. Other areas of body affected by these marks are breasts, arms, thighs, buttocks etc. Weight gain is also a contributing factor for the development of such marks.

Importance

Stretch marks which are located on the inner aspect of thighs are formed around 6^th or 7^th month of pregnancy. This is due to the baby’s weight which puts pressure on the mother’s skin, overstretching it, thus leading to tears in the supportive tissue of skin. This, coupled with rapid weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk for the development of stretch marks by many folds. In addition to that, genetics also play a vital role in the development of such marks. So if your sister or mother have stretch marks, you are prone to them as well.

In the beginning stretch marks are reddish, brownish or purplish colored streaks. These marks look gross and you are inclined to hide them by wearing pants instead of shorts etc. But with time these marks become silvery or white in color thus becoming less noticeable. Their final color depends on your skin tone, however they are generally more light-colored compared to the skin next to them. After the birth of baby, it takes 6 to 12 months for the stretch marks to fade into a lighter color.

Preventive Measures

There is no such exercise, cream or lotion which can absolutely prevent stretch marks from developing. But keeping your weight in a healthy range can decrease likelihood of the appearance of stretch marks on the inner aspect of your thighs. Gaining weight is something inevitable for pregnant women but they can consult a dietitian or a doctor to formulate a plan to make this weight gain steady and consistent. Keep your body hydrated by drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.

Treatments

If the stretch marks disfigure your appearance, even after they have faded out, then you can consult a dermatologist to get advice for reducing these marks. You can try topical treatments like glycolic acid or tretinoin cream. You can also rub vitamin E gel over the stretchmarks on your thighs.

Vitamin E will help you to get rid of these stretch marks by increasing the rate at which your skin cells are produced. Other option is the laser treatment which can alter pigmentation of these marks and improve skin elasticity.

Expert Advice

Experts recommend using a good moisturizer over the affected skin to avoid dryness and itchiness. Scratching can further disfigure the stretch marks, so abstain from it. If you are going to the beach on a vacation or some other occasion, you would want to hide these gross marks. In this case, you can use tanning products to mask the stretch marks on your inner thighs.