Skin Care

There are many creams out on the market that can help you with your daily efforts to maintain healthy and youthful looking skin. Sometimes however, a crisis can occur that can really present a skin care emergency. Pregnancy stretch marks are just one example that require special attention.

There is a lot of incorrect market information on which creams that are effective and which are not. Many creams do not work at all while others may, and some are downright harmful to your skin. So which kind of cream should you be looking for when it comes to the fight against stretch marks?

Stretch marks are formed with when the skin is stretch beyond its limit in a very short period of time. The elasticity is broken down and scars are the result. They first appear as red or purple streaks and change to white or sliver lines over time.

Obesity and pregnancy are the most common reasons for the development of stretch marks. Many people have stretch marks at one time or another, because large percentage of the population has been overweight or pregnant at some time in their lives! It’s not just women who get stretch marks, either. Few people know that they are a complaint of body builders as well.

If you know that you are pregnant or will be losing a lot of weight quickly then you are well advised to take measure that will prevent stretch marks from forming. If you already have stretch marks and want to get rid of them you will have to resort to surgery or one of the commercially available stretch mark creams.

One very popular and effective ingredient found in the best stretch mark creams in Vitamin E. This powerful antioxidant works to prevent stretch mark damage. It is found in large amounts in cocoa butter, which is why cocoa butter has been a centuries old popular choice for dealing with stretch marks.

Another active ingredient in many products is emu oil. Emu Oil has been used by Aborigines in Australia, for thousands of years to treat scars, stretch marks, acne, heal burns, reduce inflammation and rashes, and has been used effectively in hair care products to reduce dandruff and scalp psoriasis. Emu Oil is derived from the Emu bird, a cousin of the ostrich; clinically-derived oil from its high-back is treated for its medicinal properties.

However, many products tend to overestimate their ability to get rid of stretch marks. It is important that you read some independent customer reviews before purchasing. Perform a web search for your product, and consult review sites that are not associated with the manufacturer. Make sure you investigate the manufacturer’s website and search for the source of their claims.

For additional information on creams for stretch marks and a Trilastin SR review, be sure to check out Claire’s blog.

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