Category: Product Reviews

This is a review of Stretch Therapy manufactured by the Susan Brown’s Baby Naturals Company. They offer a wide range of products for your skin needs, as well as your babies. They claim this particular product contains deep penetrating moisturizers that heal dry skin and reduce the physical appearance of your existing stretch marks. Keep reading further to find out if this is the product you need to address your stretch marks.

Ingredients

• glycerin
• water purified
• ethyl macadamiate- skin conditioning emollient
• jojoba esters – natural exfoliating emollient, mimics the skins natural oils
• sorbitol – fragrant humectant skin conditioner
• cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose – emulsion stabilizer
• Rutin – plant based bioflavonoid , promotes healthy skin cell growth
• palmitoyl oligopeptide – skin conditioner
• palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 – skin conditioner
• phaseolus lunatus extract – also known as green bean extract, used as an emollient
• hydroxyethylacrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer – Emulsion Stabilizer and Opacifying Agent
• peg-16 macadamia glycerides – skin conditioning emollient
• sodium haluronate – humectant skin conditioner
• anthemis nobilis extracts – also known as chamomile, soothes irritated skin
• avena sativa – also known as oat kernel, used as an antioxidant skin conditioning agent
• hamamelis virginiana – also known as witchazel, known for its natural skin tightening abilities
• calendula officinalis – also known as marigold, used as a masking fragrance and skin conditioner
• theobroma cacao – also known as cocoa butter, used as a skin protectant and conditioner
• oleth 10 – used as a Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent
• simmondsia chinensis butter – also known as jojoba, it is a natural skin conditioning agent
• Butyrospermum – also known as Shea, it is a non-aqueous viscosity increasing agent used for skin conditioning
• parkii butter – also known as Shea, it is a non-aqueous viscosity increasing agent used for skin conditioning
• benzyl alcohol
• tocopheryl acetate – Vitamin E
• moringa oleifera butter – emollient and protectant used to treat chapped skin
• methylisothiazolinone – synthetic preservative
• xanthan gum
• bisabolol – skin soothing masking fragrance that occurs naturally in chamomile

Dosage

The company’s website suggests you use this product in combination with some of their other products for best results. They direct you to apply the lotion to affected areas morning and evening. They recommend avoiding the nipple and areola areas of the breasts

Possible Side Effects

There are no listed adverse effects with use of this product. However, you should take into account your personal allergies, and should a reaction occur, seek advice from your physician.

Price

The company does not directly sell the product on its website. They do however provide links to a few of their distributors. The average price on Amazon.com was around $29.00 for a 7.6oz bottle. The product is also available at BabieRUs

Guarantee

The Susan Brown’s Baby Naturals website is simply an informative site. It does not mention a goal of customer satisfaction nor does it offer any type of guarantee for any of its products. This may lead you to question the effectiveness of the product. We also found it concerning there were no customer reviews on the site, which again, leads us to question the validity of the product.

Conclusion

Overall Stretch Therapy and skin smoothing cream manufactured by the Susan Brown’s Baby Naturals Company appears to be your run of the mill lotion making skincare promises it may, or may not be able to deliver. It may be an appealing choice due to its marketing for being a product for multiple members of your family. However, having no guarantee, and providing no product reviews on its website, you may be left wondering if this product really delivers on its promises.

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This is a review of the product Firm and Tone Serum manufactured by the Murad Company as part of their Anti-Cellulite Treatments line. The company’s website declares Firm and Tone to be an innovative serum that targets not only stretch marks, but cellulite as well. Howard Murad M.D. founded the company, and he has spent four decades with his son Jeff Murad M.D. refining the formulas of his products to deliver results to his consumers.   Continue reading to find out if this is the product that will produce results for your stretch mark and cellulite issues.

Ingredients

• Water (Aqua)
• Glycerin
• Alcohol Denat. – astringent and aids in allowing other ingredients to penetrate the skin
• Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone – skin conditioner
• PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate – skin conditioning emollient
• Cyclopentasiloxane- skin conditioning emollient
• Dimethyl Isosorbide – Viscosity Decreasing agent
• Ethoxydiglycol – Fragrance enhancer and viscosity decreasing agent
• Butylene Glycol – Viscosity controlling skin conditioner
• Sodium PCA – humectant skin conditioner
• Dimethiconol – moisturizing ant-foaming agent
• Punica Granatum Extract – fragrance enhancer
• Phospholipids – skin conditioner
• Tocopheryl Acetate – vitamin E antioxidant skin conditioner
• Retinyl Palmitate – vitamin E skin conditioning agent
• Ascorbyl Palmitate – vitamin C masking fragrance
• Uncaria Tomentosa Extract – commonly referred to as cats claw extract used as a skin conditioner
• Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract – commonly referred to as matrimony vine used as an astringent and skin conditioner
• Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract – commonly referred to as Guarana used as a lytic skin conditioner
• Cysteic Acid – Moisturizing skin conditioner
• Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract – commonly referred to as peppermint extract used as a conditioning masking fragrance
• Pantetheine Sulfonate – skin conditioner
• Carnitine – amino acid the body produces naturally that promotes blood vessel flow
• Benzyl Alcohol – External Analgesic and skin Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Lactic Acid – alpha hydroxy acid , used as an exfoliant and pH adjuster
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride – fragrant skin conditioner
• Retinol – vitamin A antioxidant, helps repair damaged skin cells
• Lecithin – Emulsifying Agent
• Caffeine – soothes skin inflammation and promotes vascular flow
• Atelocollagen – collagen skin conditioner
• Centella Asiatica Extract – commonly referred to as gotu kola, used as a skin conditioner
• Esculin – preservative
• Salicylic Acid – exfoliator and preservative
• Menthol – fragrant External Analgesic
• Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract – skin conditioner
• Carbomer – Viscosity Increasing Agent
• Xanthan Gum – binding agent
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer – Emulsion Stabilizer
• Maltodextrin – skin conditioning Emulsion Stabilizer
• Microcrystalline Cellulose – anti-caking agent
• Aminomethyl Propanol – buffering pH adjuster
• Benzyl Nicotinate – antistatic skin conditioner
• Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate – antistatic skin conditioner
• Phenoxyethanol, – fragrant preservative
• Methylparaben– fragrant preservative
• Propylparaben– fragrant preservative
• Ethylparaben – fragrant preservative
• Butylparaben – fragrant preservative
• Isobutylparaben -preservative
• Limonene – perfume
• Linalool – masking fragrance

Dosage

Recommendation for use is to massage the serum into areas affected with cellulite and stretch marks two times a day. They also suggest using the product in conjunction with two of their other products to produce optimum results

Possible Side Effects

The Murad company website lists no possible side effects. However we found some concerning information when cross checking the ingredients list. A large number of their main ingredients including; Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Perfluorononylethyl Carboxydecyl PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Linalool, Lecithin and  Lactic Acid , were noted to have a moderate to high overall hazard when used in high doses. Some of the hazard warnings include cancer causing carcinogens, developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity, allergies and immune toxicity. We are in no way, shape, or form saying this product absolutely causes these things in all users. We do however urge you to take into consideration your own personal medical conditions, risk factors, and do your own research to decide if this is the right product for you.

Price

The online retail price of Firm and Tone serum is $60 plus shipping fees for 6.75 Fl. Oz. , or if you sign up for their auto-delivery program you will receive a 10% discount and pay only $54 for you purchase when you order from their website. The full line of Murad products is also available at retailers such as Sephora, Ulta and Nordstrom, as well as other online spa product websites. There are a few nice things about their auto-delivery option. First and foremost, you can cancel anytime, so even if you sign up and decide you don’t like it, you can cancel and still saved a little money on your original purchase. Usually with similar auto-delivery programs, the company will force you to renew your stock every 30days, but with Murad you get the option to set up your own delivery schedule. For example, if you use very little of the product and only need to replenish every three months, you may choose to do so.

Guarantee

Committed to quality and customer satisfaction the Murad Company offers a 100% refund if you are not completely satisfied with the results of your purchase. Just contact their customer service department within 60 days and they will assign a return #, then you will package up your unused or empty product and ship it back to the company at your own expense. They will process your return and refund your purchase price pus any taxes within 14 days.

Conclusion

Overall, Firm and Tone Serum by the Murad Company appears to be an exemplary product that, according to customer reviews, delivers stellar results. This combined with the fact it targets not only stretch marks, but cellulite as well. However, the high price, small amount you receive, and use of possibly harmful synthetic ingredients could have many consumers thinking twice about purchasing this product.

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Here is our review of the Spoiled Mama Bump Gloss Stretch Mark Oil for pregnancy and postpartum stretch marks. The Spoiled Mama offers a fully Vegan solution to treating stretch marks on those vulnerable areas including the tummy, breasts, bottom, and hips. It targets the production of collagen deep in our skin using essential oils, and natural butters to repair dermis, and maintain healthy elastic skin to protect against and reduce future stretch mark problems. To know more about the Spoiled Mama product then read on for all the essentials.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil,
• Organic Jojoba Oil
• Organic Borage Seed Oil
• Organic Rosehip Oil
• Organic Tamanu Oil
• Organic Calendula
• Organic Avocado Oil
• Shea Oil
• Apricot Oil Oil
• Organic Vitamin E

The ingredients are really very rich, and unlike many similar formulas the essential and natural oils here are totally undiluted by water. All of the ingredients aim to moisturize, nourish, and repair your skin, while giving you longer-term, healthier skin which can protect and guard itself better against future problems.
There really isn’t anything included in the ingredients list for the Spoiled Mama Oil which isn’t necessary. That is to say that there are no added ingredients, absolutely everything here is an active ingredient for your body.

Dosage

Twice per day during and after pregnancy. Do apply modestly as oil isn’t like butter, and really spreads around on the surface of the skin. Unfortunately this means you should watch out for greasiness, though on the plus side it does mean that a little can go a long way. The ingredients are designed to be soothing, and to give a massage to relieve skin on application, so take your time to apply in a gentle circular motion. There are no associated side-effects with using any of these ingredients though, so don’t fret too much about how much you’re using.

Price

For a 4 oz container with a pump for easy application the price is $34, or the 2oz can be picked up for $21 (without the pump). For the distance 4 oz of oil goes the price is really really reasonable, and for such a premium product, buyers might not believe their luck. They recommend that you use the oil alongside their belly butter product, which brings the overall price up to $55 or so, but which isn’t absolutely necessary. Also you can pick up discounts if you spend over $100, as well as free delivery which is usually a $ 6.95 flat rate fee.

Guarantee

Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a great deal of information regarding the guarantee policy, their website doesn’t feature any information, and Amazon advises to contact them directly for information.

Conclusion

This is really great value for such a premium product, and if you’ve looked around much for such rich, natural, organic ingredients, you’ll know that the price can often be up there. Also I think it’s great that they take care of their workers using fair trade friendly manufacturers.
Everything about this product looks fantastic, the only really significant down-side is, no guarantee. As much as the Spoiled Mama Oil might seem to tick all the boxes; it just seems to be fatal that in a market where so many are bold enough to offer full refund guarantee; that none is offered by the Spoiled Mama range. One other thing is that the item is supposed to be used alongside a cream, though most products now integrate the two together. For $55 the price doesn’t turn out to be less handsome than it first seems.

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This is a review of the Buds for Baby Beautiful Blooming Stretch Mark Cream. This stretch mark cream is an almost entirely organic lotion that contains a variety of moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and jojoba oil. It is intended to help prevent and fade stretch marks and keep skin supple during pregnancy. Keep reading to determine whether this stretch mark cream is right for you.

Ingredients

• Aloe barbedensis leaf juice
• Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil
• Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
• Plukenetia volubilis (inca inchi) seed oil
• Hydrogenated olive oil
• Oleo europaea (olive) oil
• Unsaponifiables
• Xylityglucoside
• Anhydroxylitol
• Xylitol
• Glycerin
• Chlorella vulgaris extract
• Sesamum inicium (sesame) seed oil
• Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil
• Cetearyl olivate
• Sorbitan olivate
• Caprylic/capric triglyceride
• Alaria esculenta extract
• Celyl alcohol
• Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil
• Parfum
• Glyceryl undecylenate
• Citrus dulcis (sweet orange) oil
• Oleo europea (olive) leaf extract
• Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
• Cananga odorata (ylang ylang oil)
• Tocopherol
• Helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil
• Benzyl benzoate
• Benzyl salicylate
• Geraniol
• Farnesol
• Limonene
• Linalool
• Citronellol
• Citral

All ingredients are natural, and the vast majority have been organically grown and harvested. Most are known to be moisturizing and gentle on skin, but it should be noted that the product’s fragrance is derived from essential oils, which may cause irritation in some individuals.

Dosage

No dosage or application instructions are included by the manufacturer.

Possible Side Effects

No potential side effects for this product have been listed, and the abundance of natural ingredients should reduce the risk of any irritation. However, some individuals may be sensitive to the essential oils which give the product its fragrance.

Price

Pricing is not included on the product website, and this stretch mark cream can only be purchased through third-party retailers. Pricing does vary based on where the product is purchased, but averages $33.00 for 150 ml. This is substantially more expensive than many stretch mark creams containing similar ingredients.

Guarantee

Buds for Baby does not offer any sort of product guarantee for their stretch mark cream. Return policies will vary based upon the retailer the product was purchased from.

The manufacturer site does not list product reviews, but some feedback was available via retailers who carry the cream. Previous customers seemed to find the product moisturizing and effective, stating that it was worth the slightly higher cost for a cream that was natural and worked as stated. Throughout several reviews, the only minor complaint was that the packaging is somewhat plain.

Conclusion

The Buds for Baby Cherished Organics Beautiful Blooming Stretch Mark Cream contains an abundance of natural, organic ingredients to ensure a safe, quality product. It is gentle, and comes highly recommended by those who have tested it. This cream is somewhat more expensive than other creams, and may be difficult to obtain depending on your location. This product also does not come with any sort of guarantee or return option, which may raise some concerns about its effectiveness. This is especially true given the high price of this product.

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This is a review of the StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate. This cream is designed to help reverse the effects of aging and reduce the visibility of stretch marks. It works by promoting collagen production to help improve the appearance of skin. Continue reading to find out more about whether or not this treatment is right for you.

Ingredients

• Aqua
• Glycerin
• Myristyl Nicotinate
• Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) butter
• Isocetyl stearate
• Isodecyl neopentanoate
• Dimethicone
• Glyceryl stearate
• Hydrogenated vegetable oil
• PEG-100 stearate
• Propanediol
• Butylene glycol
• Cetearyl alcohol
• Behenyl alcohol
• Polyacrylamide
• Palmitoyl oligopeptide
• Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
• Palmitoyl tripeptide-38
• Panthenol
• Bisabolol
• Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
• Zingiber ofcinale (ginger) root extract
• Methyl glucoside phosphate proline lysine copper complex
• Resveratrol
• Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
• Cyathea medullaris leaf extract
• Phaseolus lunatus (green bean) seed extract
• Rutin
• Arachidyl alcohol
• Caprylyl glycol
• Saccharide isomerate
• C13-14 isoparafin
• Ethylhexylglycerin
• Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
• Cetyl hydroxyethycellulose
• Ceteth-10 phosphate
• Dicetyl phosphate
• Arachidyl glucoside
• Laureth-7
• Aminomethyl propanol
• DIpotassium phosphate
• Xanthan gum
• Glyceryl caprylate
• Cinnamic acid
• Levulinic acid
• Sodium levulinate
• Stearic acid
• Lactic acid
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• BHT
• Parfum (fragrance)
• Mica
• CI 77891 (titanium dioxide)
• CI 77491 (iron oxide)
• Citric acid
• Sodium citrate
• Phenoxyethanol
• Benzyl alcohol
• Benzoic acid
• Sorbic acid
• Chlorphenesin

There several man-made ingredients included in this product, which may be a concern for those who prefer a more natural approach to treating stretch marks and signs of aging.

Dosage

To treat signs of aging, it is recommended that this product be applied twice daily to a clean face. To treat stretch marks, simply rub into the affected area two times per day. A dosage amount is not specified.

Possible Side Effects

No potential side effects have been listed for this product.

Price

StriVectin is priced at $79 for 2 ounces. This makes it substantially more expensive than many other stretch mark creams on the market, and for a much smaller amount than is typically offered. A larger container is available, and is priced at $139 for 4.5 ounces.

Guarantee

StriVectin does offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for their product. Returns must be processed within thirty days of the order, but results are promised after only two weeks of use. In order to take advantage of the guarantee, you simply call their customer service with your order number, mail the product back, and await your refund. Shipping charges are not included in product refunds.

Customer experiences with StriVectin seem to be overwhelmingly positive. Both the manufacturer website and other retailers have a large number of customers stating that this product helped fade stretch marks and improved their complexion. It was also a Fitness Magazine 2014 beauty award winner.

Conclusion

StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate boasts a number of ingredients that serve to increase elasticity, fade stretch marks, and combat signs of aging. Customers who have tried this product seem to agree that it works as promised, and the company offers hassle free returns should you not be satisfied with your results. It is one of the more expensive creams available, which may be a concern for cost-conscious customers. It also contains several man-made ingredients, so it could not be considered a natural product, which is important to many consumers.

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This is a review of Pai’s Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Stretch Mark System. This system uses a powerful combination of cream and oil to help keep skin elastic and moisturized. It is designed to help prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy, and to aid skin in recovering after birth. Continue reading to determine whether this stretch mark system is right for you.

Ingredients

Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Oil:

• Natural vitamin E
• All but the strawberry seed oil and vitamin E are certified organic ingredients.

Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Cream:

• Purified water
• shea butter
• Vegetable glycerine
• Coconut-derived emulsifer
• Pumpkin seed oil
• Camellia oil
• Wheat germ oil
• Avocado oil
• Plum kernel oil
• Pomegranate seed extract
• Strawberry seed oil
• Corn-derived emulsifier
• Rosehip seed extract
• Corn extract
• Basil extract
• Natural vitamin E
• Coconut oil extract
• Lactic acid from sugar beets

For the cream, all ingredients except the basil extract, vitamin E, coconut oil extract, and lactic acid are certified organic ingredients. These products are entirely vegan, and no animal testing was used during the development of these products.

Dosage

For best results, customers are instructed to apply the cream during the AM, and the oil in the PM. An application amount is not specified.

Possible Side Effects

No possible side effects are listed for this product, and the exclusion of potentially irritating oils and fragrances makes it’s risk of causing irritation very minimal.

Price

The Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Stretch Mark System costs $86.00. This includes 6.8 ounces of the cream and 3.4 ounces of the oil. This is more expensive than many other stretch mark systems, but does include the benefit of two products for the price.

Guarantee

The Pai Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Stretch Mark System does come with a 30-day guarantee.  If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the product, simply email customer support and they will assist you in processing a return.

The Pai Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Stretch Mark System comes highly recommended, and has been endorsed by celebrities in both Sunday Times Style and In Style magazine. Customer reviews from third-party sites are equally in favor of the product, which many reporting that it helped to prevent a single stretch mark from forming during pregnancy.

Conclusion

The Pai Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seed Stretch Mark System comes highly recommended, and has been endorsed by celebrities as a fantastic product for use during pregnancy. It is a natural, mostly organic product that contains many beneficial ingredients, and has the benefit of providing two products.  It is substantially more expensive than many other stretch mark treatments, which can be a concern for those looking for an affordable way to produce stretch marks. This system also requires the use of two products, which may be an inconvenience for those looking for a simple, one-step solution to preventing stretch marks.

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If you love a product with a story as much as I do, then this Made-4-Baby Belly Oil For Pregnancy Stretch Marks review should really turn you on!
First of all the company is great, they work in association with women’s cooperatives in support of the rights of the workers who supply the natural ingredients they use. Secondly the product is fantastic, with only the most natural organic goodies included. This oil aims at repairing and preventing stretch marks by giving a healthy dose of vitamins and oils to your skin to promote natural cell regeneration, helping your body to protect itself.

Ingredients

• Sweet Almond Oil
• Avocado Fruit Oil
• Argan Kernel Oil
• Jojoba Seed Oil

So marvellous! It’s just so rare to see such a short list of ingredients, and with so few synthetic constituents with numbers in their names! Just four essential oils goes into this fantastic belly oil. You’ll find that this also means that you carry about the most fantastic, calming fragrance with you all day.

Dosage

Dosage really doesn’t apply here, all of the ingredients are naturally goodies, and the oil is developed for use during pregnancy (though it works well all year round).
If you are using a stretch mark product with a strict dose, then do make sure to check that it is safe during pregnancy.

Potential Side-Effects

Unless you have a very particular allergy to one of these four ingredients, then there is nothing to worry about regarding side-effects when using the Made-4-Baby stretch mark belly oil.

Price

The price is, in my humble opinion, an absolute steal! Advertised for $25 on their site, the product really does exceed expectations. The price tag on products with such premium natural ingredients; from such concerned philanthropic companies; with such charming design and packaging; is generally through the roof. The price is one of the most eye-catching features of this stretch mark product, a truly modest price for a product you would expect from top of the range options.

Guarantee

Unfortunately no warranty or guarantee is offered by Made4Baby on any product, including the Pregnancy Stretch Mark Oil.  However the product doesn’t carry the price tag of those which usually do offer one. Also I should add, the product really is a ‘what you see is what you get’ deal. No nasties, and no pollutants, ethically sourced, with only the finest natural plant oils. No stretch mark product can guarantee success for preventing or repairing all stretch marks, some people suffer more severely than others. If you believe that a natural remedy is your most healthy and best chance though, this pregnancy belly oil gets the thumbs up, guaranteed!

Conclusion

The biggest pros of the made-4-baby oil have to be the minimalist ingredients list, and the really great price which is half of what you might pay elsewhere.
On the down side none of the ingredients pack a particularly powerful punch as all of the ingredients are simply essential oils. Whether or not this type of product has much potential with severe stretch mark healing is quite uncertain. And yet again we have a product which is without any type of guarantee to protect your purchase.

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