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This is a review of Pure Cocoa Butter manufactured by NOW Solutions. This company offers many vegan friendly, all natural products. They are a family owned business geared towards proving quality all natural products for their consumers. They make no claims as to what their product can do; they rely only what their natural ingredients naturally do. People have relied on this natural, vegan friendly product for centuries for its natural ability to deeply moisturize skin and improve the skins natural elasticity to prevent stretch marks. Continue reading to find out if this is the product you need for fighting your stretch marks.

Ingredients

• food grade 100% pure cocoa butter – vegan friendly, and used as a moisturizer and emollient

Dosage

In its natural state cocoa butter is a solid. Prior to use you must warm the amount you would like to use. You can achieve this one of three ways. You can scoop out desired amount of product and rub briskly in between hands until the preferred consistency has been obtained. Another choice is to place desired amount in a saucepan on your stove for 30 minutes, or you could also choose to put in a microwave safe container and microwave for a few seconds. After it has been warmed or melted, test the temperature to make sure it is not too hot, and massage into desired areas of the skin. You can use and apply the product as often as you would like, but at least once a day is suggested.

Possible Side Effects

There are no listed side effects on the NOW solutions website, and cocoa butter is known for being gentle on even the most sensitive of skin-types

Price

The retail price of this product is $8.99 for a 7oz tub.   If ordered from the NOW product website you will also have to pay shipping and handling fees. Now products are also readily available at most natural food and herbal supplement stores. When you take into consideration, after it is warmed, a little bit of the product will go a long way, this is a very reasonable price for continual use.

Guarantee

The NOW product website does not mention a money-back guarantee though they do supply contact information for their customer service department. However if you choose to buy your product from a local retailer, a return or refund would depend on the individual store policy. The now product website does not share any customer reviews, which we found unusual.

Conclusion

In general, Pure Cocoa Butter by the NOW Solutions Company is an acceptable product. The company is providing a 100% all-natural, vegan friendly product, which not a lot of manufactures do. The butter is meant to be used as a preventative treatment to guard against stretch marks during pregnancy, so if you have already existing stretch marks this may not be the ideal product for you. Along with its low cost and lack of customer reviews, consumers may question its effectiveness.

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This is a product review of Skin Lightening Stretch Mark Repair manufactured and sold by the Dr. Thrower’s Company. Dedicating himself to Ethnic Dermatology, Dr. Angelo P. Thrower founded this company (Formerly known as Heritage Skin Care) to meet the skincare needs of all of his clients. The Company claims their dietary supplement both lightens your skin tone and repairs stretch marks. Keep reading to find out if Skin Lightening Stretch Mark Repair is the product to fit your needs.

Ingredients

Per 2 capsules

• 25 mg Vitamin B5 – also known as Pantothenic Acid, is a water soluble vitamin that helps keep skin and hair healthy, as well as slows down pre- mature signs of aging
• 2 mg Calcium – Plays a role in skin growth and regeneration, and helps retain the skins natural moisture
• 500 mg L- Glutathione Reduced – protein rich amino acid that occurs biologically in the human body, it helps the body produce more of it naturally to help in protecting the skin

Dosage

Skin Lightening Stretch Mark Repair is a dietary supplement in pill form. The website instructs you to ingest four capsules a day. They suggest you take them with food to ease stomach discomfort and to take two in the A.M. and two in the P.M. They also note you should take the capsules four to six months before you expect to see results. The website also suggests you use them in conjunction with their skincare creams to produce optimum results.

Possible Side Effects

There were not any side effects listed on the Dr. Throwers website, though after doing some research we discovered asthma sufferers might want to consult their physicians before consuming this product as it may trigger or worsen your symptoms.

Price

$87.77 plus shipping and handling fees if ordered through the website. You will receive 120 capsules, which is a 30-day supply. If you are going to try the full 6 months before gaging results, or plan on continual use after that period, it will be extremely expensive. It mentions on the site that this product was formerly obtainable at Walmart, Walgreens, K-Mart, and other retailers, but makes no mention if it is currently available for purchase at these retail stores. There were only five customer reviews on the site, all five were positive. Yet the way they are worded seems almost forced and fake.

Guarantee

Dr. Throwers entire website makes no indication that they offer any kind of guarantee, and does not even specify that they would offer a refund if you are dissatisfied or even how to go about contacting them to request one. The only contact information they provide is specifically to discuss and consult about which Dr. Throwers product is right for you, or to make an office appointment with Dr. Thrower himself in Florida. We find this strange and a bit unsettling.

Conclusion

Overall, the ease and convenience of taking pills instead of the hassle of using a messy cream make Dr. Throwers Skin Lightening Stretch Mark Repair an enticing choice. On the other hand, when you factor together things like; not having a refund policy, sketchy customer reviews , having to use in conjunction with other products and no supporting information on how the ingredients in the product actually help lighten skin tone and reduce stretch marks may leave you feeling reminiscent of a snake oil salesman.

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This is a review of Stretch Mark And Scar Cream manufactured by the Delfogo Rx Company. The corporation boasts its product is completely manufactured and shipped inside the U.S.A. They also take great pleasure in letting their customers know all of their products are specially formulated by one man, Scientist and chemist Irwin Grams use cutting edge technology, science and ingredients.

Ingredients

• Vanistryl – diminishes stiffness in the skin and encourages rejuvenation
• Eyeliss – Rejuvenates and shields the skin while promoting keratinocyte development and fibroblast adhesion to help wounds heal faster
• Essenskin – synthetic ingredient from the Sederma company fortifies and restructures the thin and fragile skin with amino acids
• Syn-Coll – synthetic wrinkle reducer built on a small peptide
• Pure Hyaluronic Acid – Skin rejuvenator commonly referred to as Restylane, it is produced naturally in the human body that helps the skin absorb nutrients
• Organic Marrubium extract – anti-septic skin soother for irritated skin

 Dosage

The Delfogo Rx website does not include information on how to use or apply their product. Although it is assumed, the application process would be somewhat like similar products, spreading the cream liberally to affected are, but please be sure to thoroughly read all instructions included with purchase of the product.

Possible Side Effects

The site does not mention any potential adverse side effects. The company insists on the quality of their ingredients in their formulas, however with the high number of synthetics they use there is always a chance sensitive skin sufferers could experience irritation. If that would happen, seek advice from your physician immediately.

Price

$79.95 for single one time purchase or you can sign up for a 33% savings with their automatic replenishment program for $52.95. They automatically ship you a new bottle every 30 days to save you the hassle of having to remember to re-order. You can cancel the membership at any time so even if you only want to make a one-time purchase it would almost be worth it to sign up just to receive the discount on your purchase.

Guarantee

The guarantee the Delfogo Rx Company offers is a smidgen different from others we have come across. The company puts great emphasis upon the pride they take offering customers personalized skincare consultation. In doing so, if you are dissatisfied with the product for whatever reason, they encourage you to contact them immediately for a consultation to discuss your questions and concerns. While they don’t offer an immediate refund, they do offer to send you the proper replacement product to tackle your specific skincare need. One thing we did find concerning is the fact that for such a seemingly high-end product, there are no customer reviews or testimonials, leads one to wonder what they may be trying to hide.

Conclusion

In general Stretch Mark and Scar Cream from the Delfogo Rx Company offers a seemingly quality product with radically progressive ingredients, putting themselves at the forefront of the market. In contrast its high price tag, unwillingness to present immediate refunds for disappointment with their product and consumer evaluations nowhere to be found could leave you bursting with hesitation to try this product.

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This review is on Mum & Me Bump Stretch Mark Cream manufactured by the Cussons Company. They are a UK based company offering a full line of products to help you from pregnancy to birth and beyond. The Mum & Me product is marketed as a preventative treatment for stretch marks and they offer a different product for existing stretch marks. They claim its ingredients aid in preparing your skin for the changes it will undergo during pregnancy therefore preventing them all together. Continue reading to find out if this is the stretch mark prevention product that can help you.

Ingredients

• Aqua- simply water used for a base
• Petrolatum – petroleum jelly known for its healing properties
• Cetearyl Alcohol – a mixture of fatty alcohols used as an emulsion stabilizer
• Glyceryl Stearate – organic emulsifier
• Glycerin – skin moisturizer
• Dimethicone – silicon-based organic polymer used as a soothing skin protectant
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil – also known as Sweet Almond oil it is gentle natural oil easily absorbed by the skin. Soothes dry irritated skin with essential fatty acids
• Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate – adds to spread ability of the product. Mimics biological fats in your skin
• Phenoxyethanol – chemical preservative
• Benzyl Alcohol – synthetic chemical preservative
• Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil – natural UV absorbing antioxidant used as a skin conditioner
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate – quaternary ammonium compound used to create a slippery texture in the product
• Hydroxyethylcellulose – cellulose based thickening agent
• Parfum – artificial fragrance oils
• Panthenol – moisturizing pro-vitamin of B5
• Sodium Gluconate – skin conditioner
• Isopropyl Myristate – synthetic oil emollient
• Tocopheryl Acetate – commonly known as vitamin E, used to extend shelf life also
• Allantoin – skin irritant soothing agent
• Tocopherol – fat soluble vitamin E compound with anti -oxidant properties
• Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil – also known as Sunflower seed oil, it is used as an emollient and contains omega-6 and omega-9
• Lupinus Albus Seed Extract – commonly referred to as Lupin it is a natural skin conditioning agent

Dosage

The Cussons website does not provide an application recommendation, though we assume it would include directions on the packaging

Possible Side Effects

The Cussons Company website does not make available any adverse side effects. Yet as with any cosmetic product, sensitive skin sufferers may encounter allergic reaction. If this occurs, discontinue use and contact your physician immediately

Price

The Cussons company website is an informational site, does not offer the product for sale directly, and does not mention a retail price. As an alternative, they guide you to a list of a few of their drug store distributors, which do not seem to be common local stores available in every community. However, we were able to find Mum & Me Stretch Mark Cream easily on amazon.com listed by two distributors. Both distributors listed completely different prices, one for $45.95 and the other for $64.52 for a 125ml tub, and both offered free shipping. Compared to other similar treatments its large size justifies its hefty price.

Guarantee

There is no advertised guarantee on the Cussons site, so any refund due to dissatisfaction with the product would depend entirely on the return policy of the store you purchase it from. This could lead one to question the quality and effectiveness of the product; nonetheless, their site did include a large number of rave reviews by satisfied users.

Conclusion

Mum & Me Stretch Mark Cream by the Cussons Company is not your run of the mill, easily obtained product yet is still highly praised by users for delivering results. Though it is comprised of mostly synthetic ingredients, the few natural ingredients it contains are great ones and appear to be extremely effective. Its large size and consumer recommendations could certainly make it easy easy for you to overlook its steep price, troubles with accessibility and lack of a company-backed guarantee.

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This is a review of Stretch Marks No More manufactured by the European company Forces Of Nature. The company claims their product is organic and medically proven to prevent and reduce stretch marks acquired during pregnancy. They also state medical professionals, doctors, and naturopaths around the world use their product. Keep reading to determine if this is the product, you need for stretch mark prevention.

Ingredients

• Silicea- used in treating dry skin
• Daucus Carota – commonly known as Queen Anne’s Lace used as a skin soothing agent
• Helichrysum italicum – anti-inflammatory used in calming skin irritation
• Rosa rubiginosa – also known as rose hip oil, it is rich in pro-vitamin A and contains essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6
• Sesamum indicum- commonly referred to as sesame seed oil is considered a natural sunscreen because it is rich in vitamin E. It helps repair damaged skin cells by moisturizing and detoxifying the skin as well as slows down skin aging.

NOTE- The Forces Of Nature Company claim to be ONLY line of USDA Certified Organic,                      FDA Registered medicines

Dosage

Intended to be a preventative product, the company recommends use during months 2-9 of pregnancy, although it can be used to reduce appearance of existing stretch marks. For both uses the website simply says to liberally apply, but does not give specific instructions on how to do so.

Possible Side Effects-

The website does not list any possible side effects. However, its first listed ingredient Silicea, commonly causes allergic reactions in a high number of the population. For this reason, we would suggest testing a small patch of skin for allergic reaction before applying liberally all over your body.

Price

The retail price of Stretch Marks No More is $24.73 plus shipping and handling costs for an 11 ml bottle. Taking into account it contains the stellar ingredient Sesamum indicum it may be well worth the price tag. Conversely, its micro size of 11ml put together with the instructions to apply liberally to your body it could get extremely costly.

Guarantee

This company seems to have an incredibly easy return process with their “Bottom of the bottle, 1 year guarantee” If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the results of the product, simply send them an email with your information and request and you should receive your refund within 2-4 weeks. The only stipulation is you can only be refunded for up to three bottles of any one item. So if you buy five bottles at one time, use one and don’t like the results, you will only receive a refund for three.

Conclusion

Stretch Marks No More appears to be a quality product with quality ingredients. The Forces Of Nature Company has taken their pledge to create fully organic products a step above the rest by being the only organic product line FDA registered and USDA certified. Though it’s a bit expensive, its top notch, quality ingredients and bottom of the bottle guarantee make it well worth the price to try.

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This is a review of Finale Stretch Mark Removal Cream manufactured by NanoMed Co., Ltd. The manufacturer claims their product can target and eliminate stretch marks with its natural ingredients. Continue reading to acquire more information about the products ingredients, and discover if this is the item, you need to target your unsightly stretch marks.

Ingredients

The products ingredients include

• Nanosphere form of Methylsilanol mannuronate – technology that regulates the flexibility of fibrous tissues in your skin and helps prevent loss of pliability and smoothness
• Extract of Centella asiatica– assists in increasing circulation and with its first-rate anti-oxidant assets, it also facilitates improving the overall look of your skin
• Shea Butter – a spectacular emollient which contains lupeol and amyrin cinnamates which deliver valuable results including anti-irritancy, anti-inflammatory and boosted UV-B protection
• Aloe Vera – comprised of amino acids, minerals, vitamins C and E and enzymes it provides moisture for dehydrated skin and aids in general soothing of the skin and wrinkle reduction
• Sodium PCA – acts as a moisturizer to promote silky supple skin
• Simmondsia chinensis- commonly known as jojoba oil, it is a rapidly penetrating Natural emollient gathered from South America used to reduce and prevent stretch marks, wrinkles and water loss in skin
• Tocopheryl acetate – vitamin E, a significant antioxidant that safeguards and nourishes skin
• Allantoin – defends against irritation and inflammation of the skin
• Sericin Sodium – valuable in refining skin imperfections by diminishing the depth of your wrinkles
• Hyaluronate – hydrates skin naturally to preserve moisture
• Oriza sativa extract and Oryza sativa oil – naturally enriched with vitamins and minerals, this outstanding anti-oxidant oxidizes over 100 free radicals

Dosage

Recommended product dosage calls for you to generously apply to stretch mark ridden areas of skin upward and in circular movement, 1 or 2 times per day, and continue usage for 2 months minimum after your pregnancy ends

Possible Side Effects

The Nanomed website does not list any side effects, but as with any product, the application to those with sensitive skin may induce an allergic reaction to individual ingredients. In instance of an adverse reaction, contact your physician immediately

Price

Strangely, the Nanomed website does not list a price for its product, nor does it actually sell the product on its site. They instead direct you to a handful of retailers such as; 7-11, Apex, Max Valu and Save Drug. We also found several vendor listings on Amazon.com. The average listed price was $24.99 for a 50-gram tube. With suggested application, this amount should last approximately 6 months so restocking your supply could get expensive.

Guarantee

As they do not actually sell the product on their website, they also do not offer any type of guarantee to back up their product. Their website only offers an email and an office and warehouse address. Return and/or refund would depend entirely on the policy of the store where you purchase, or you could always try the old-fashioned approach of calling and lodging a complaint and see where that gets you.

Conclusion

Easily available at your local drugstore, Finale Stretch Mark Cream implies effectiveness with its listed ingredients and could be a viable option to reduce your stretch marks. However, with its slightly high price and lack of product guarantee, it leaves us feeling sketchy about this company. Nevertheless, if you are willing to throw caution to the wind and try anything, this could be the product for you.

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This is a product review of Really Good Stretch Mark Oil, manufactured by the Fushi Wellbeing Company. The company claims their formula assists in the reduction of appearance of stretch marks and scars, as well as correcting uneven skin tone. Continue reading to acquire more information on the company’s product claims, ingredients, and our opinion of whether this is the product for you to help attack your unsightly scars and stretch marks.

Ingredients

This product contains

• Organic Sweet Almond Oil (prunus dulcis) – used for a base
• Triple infused Organic Tulsi Serum (Ocimum Sanctum) – known as Holy Basil, rich in vitamin E
• Organic Rosehip seed (Rosa damascene) – assists with cell regeneration and promotes collagen levels, contains vitamins A and C
• Baobab Seed Oil (Adansonia digitata) – Omega 3 properties for nourishing and revitalizing skin cells, provides antioxidants and vitamins
• Organic Wheat germ (Triricum Vulgare) – skin penetrating vitamin E
• Organic Avocado (persea Americana) – addresses mature skin problems, provides antioxidants and vitamin E
• Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica Granatum) – nourishes mature skin with antioxidants and vitamins
• Grapefruit Seed Oil (Citrus paradisii) – promotes skin elasticity
• Vitamin E (D-Mixed tocopherols)

NOTE- Fushi claims the Soil Association organically certifies all of their oils. The claim of containing organic ingredients is made by the company itself, and there is no way to verify whether they meet actual FDA standards of truly organic ingredients. The company simply claims the use of bio-dynamically grown herbs and manufacturing their product with cold pressed, unrefined oils. The company website states clearly that it does not use completely organic herbs they instead opt for the term “wild crafted” using their biodynamic process. Nevertheless, going by the list of natural ingredients used to make the product it would seemingly be very effective in its targeted use.

Dosage

Recommended procedure for the product is to massage the oil in a circular motion to damp skin both morning and evening. Then lightly blot dry with a towel. Repeat this process for 6 weeks, and then continue use once a day for maintenance.

Possible Side Effects

This product is considered safe for long-term usage. The Fushi Wellbeing Company assures customers 100% of its products are vegetarian friendly, and 90% of its products are vegan friendly and registered. The product review on the company website does not specify which category Really Good Stretch Mark Oil falls into. The Fushi website does not list any adverse side effects, however it is common for people to have sensitive skin and/or have allergic reactions to individual ingredients. If you experience an allergic reaction to the product, contact your physician immediately.

Price

The cost for this product is $16.28 plus shipping and handling fees. This seems a reasonable price for its listed main ingredient base of sweet almond oil. However, without the use of preservatives in combination with the all- natural ingredients it is made with, the product only has a shelf life of six months at which point the product would begin to break down and deteriorate. This detail, along with the product size of only 3.4 fl oz, leads us to think this may be a bit on the pricey side.

Guarantee

The Fushi Company offers what they call a no quibble returns policy. You may return any product for any reason within 14 days of receipt of the item for a full refund (minus original shipping and handling fees). They will provide you with a preprinted shipping label, though to qualify for a full refund the product must be unopened and unused.   The site states for a refund of damaged or unwanted, opened product you must contact them within 3 days of receiving your order. After that, you will receive a refund within 5 business days plus a 48-hour financial institution hold. To us this does not sound “quibble free” as they declare. How are you supposed to know if you like the product if you don’t open it and use it for a certain amount of time before deciding? The few product reviews listed ranged on opposite ends of the satisfaction spectrum. Some were 100% satisfied, while most seemed to question the value of the product for the price they paid and when the product would start to show results.

Conclusion

At first glance, Really Good Stretch Mark Oil appears to be a viable solution to your problems with stretch marks and scars as it is low in price and is made with natural ingredients. On the other hand, with its small size, extremely short shelf life and specific requirements for a return, this may not be the right product for you to try.

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