Lotions For Stretch Marks - Does It Really Help?

Do lotions and creams for stretch mark treatment actually useful? Useful yes but can never completely remove those ugly scars. Remember that stretch marks appear due to a tear in the inner layer i.e. the dermis layer of the skin, any cream or lotion reaching so far inside is actually impossible so forget the false notion that lotions and creams will enable your pregnancy stretch marks to be removed.

Efficacy Of Lotions And Creams

Lotion or cream for pregnancy stretch marks will definitely minimize them and make them barely visible. This is possible because the lotions have compounds, which replenish the skin's lost natural oils. Lotions with compounds like Trenetoin and Retin A have proved to be beneficial but are not good for pregnant women. Lotions add to general skin health and they have been useful in minimizing stretch marks.

Cocoa butter is the most famous of the lot but may have allergic reactions on some people so it is wise to do a sensitivity test before use. Some creams and lotions contain steroids such as hydrocortisone should be discontinued and strictly avoided. Check thoroughly the cream or lotion being marketed. The ingredients should be effective enough not just to hide the scars but also to help in producing regenerated skin. There are several companies offering creams and lotions with lots of testimonials and a guarantee that you may return it if not satisfied. If you are convinced, try it after checking with your health specialist. It is better to use creams or lotions after pregnancy to avoid any side effects on your baby.

Other Options

Laser treatment for stretch marks as of now is believed to be a permanent cure for stretch marks since it destroys the scarred tissue and automatically new tissue replaces the area, though it may or may not work on the kind of stretch marks you have. Nothing is assured, you may try it but it is a very costly affair and failure may really put you down.

Lotions for stretch marks are a good thing to try since they are not very costly as compared to laser. Even laser cannot guarantee 100% removal; to be honest; we still have not devised a method of complete removal of stretch marks. They do not have side effects and may be used in the coziness of your home. Creams tend to moisturize the area so that the damage to collagen is less noticeable.

You may use lotions with Vitamin E to improve skin tone as well as those that have alpha hydroxyls so that collagen production is stimulated in that area.