Stretch mark creams are a dime a dozen and usually pretty costly, so knowing which ones work and which ones don’t is very important when looking to invest in one. The latest cream out right now is a cream that is rated number one by dermatologist called Cosmetyn. Of course the website shows extreme before and after pictures with amazing results…but they all do! So, how are you to know which cream works and which doesn’t? The answers to all your questions lie with in the ingredients. The ingredients determine the success or failure of a product.
Cosmetyn Ingredients
Examining the ingredients of a product will give you a better idea of whether or not the product will be effective at achieving its claims. So let’s take a look at the ingredients in Comestyn:
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide: Is an extremely impressive ingredient! Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is a synthetic peptide, and we know that peptides are the building blocks, or foundation for the bonding of amino acids. And they are also extremely effective at repairing skin damage. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is quickly becoming one of the most popular ingredients in anti aging skin care. The manufacturers of this particular synthetic peptide tell us that when applied to the skin it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
The bad news is the only company that has run trials on this product, which is also the company boosting its amazing success, is the company that is responsible for creating it…Proctor and Gamble. This is not to say that the product doesn’t work, theoretically the product should work amazingly, but it would be reassuring to have a second opinion on testing.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7: Is yet another type of Peptide that has amazing potential to smooth and regenerate the surface layer of skin all while increasing skin elasticity, and tone. The makers of Comestyn claim that this peptide greatly reduces the appearance of stretch marks by making the surface layer of skin thicker.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: Is also a peptide, however, it is renowned for its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is actually commonly referred to as topical botox. While this particular peptide has proven effective at reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, I had trouble finding any conclusive results of it on its own treating stretch marks. Although in conjunction with the other peptides in this formula, I am quite sure it boosts its effects.
Rutin: Is an all natural product commonly found in stretch mark creams, and other topical applications to treat other skin aliments. Makers of this cream, and others, claim that it is essential to stretch mark reduction because of its strong ability to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
Phaseolus Lutanus Extract: Trypsin and Chemotrypsin are responsible for destroying certain peptides in the body; Phaseolus Lutanus Extract blocks this synthesis from happening there by allowing the body to make increased amounts of collagen and elastin.
Emblica Phyllanthus Extract: Removes the pink and purple color from the skin surrounding a stretch mark.
Licorice Extract: Is excellent at fighting age spots and discoloration, this is a common ingredient in most stretch mark creams.
Hydrocotyl Extract: Is a natural healer it reduces swelling and puffiness, promotes healing and collagen production.
Bearberry Extract: Is commonly used to reduce the appearance of freckles, age spots, and other skin discolorations. In this case it is used to remove the discoloration surrounding the stretch mark.
Emu Oil: Has amazing healing powers on human skin because of its nearly identical make up as human skin. Emu oil has been linked to many healing claims, however, there is not enough sufficient evidence to prove or disprove this claim.
Any cream that actually replaces the proteins, or peptides, needed repair skin is going to have a positive effect on the appearance of stretch marks. This cream, and few others, actually tries to repair, rather than hide or cover the mark. This cream theoretically should repair the damage left by the stretch mark and also should much more effective than a formula made up of strictly vitamins and moisturizers.
Out of all the stretch mark creams tested, the highest rated stretch mark creams is: Revitol.
1. Revitol Discount Revitol at www.revitol.com
2. Trilastin www.Trilastin.com
20 Reviews
I been using this cream for a month already and see results.
Great review! Very detailed. =] I’m really interested in trying this product, so your positive review helped a lot.
This product is not working and a big SCAM AND HOLD-UP TO YOUR CREDIT CARD! I HATE IT THEY JUST GIVE STRESS IM 32 WEEKS PREGNANT IM TRYING PREVENT STRETCH MARKS.. I TRIED THIS PRODUCT AND ITS NOT WORKING!!!!!
GUYS BE WARNED!
What a rip-off. I ordered the “free trial cream” for $6.95. The next month I received my credit card statement and there was a charge on it for $89.95 . I called the company and they said because I didn’t call them within the 30 day trial period I would be on a plan that automatically shipped each month at a cost to me of $89.95 per month. Now, no where on that web site was there any such claimer. Otherwise I never would have ordered it. So I had to cancel that credit card and have my credit card co. go after the company that makes cosmetyn cream. Funny thing was I never received any other cream in the mail other than the first initial “free cream” but my credit card was charged $89.95. So, buyer beware!!! I used the cream for a month and saw absolutely no change in the appearance in my skin. I say don’t waste your money!! A very dishonest company!!!
I have been using productslike crazy i used bio oil everything i can name the palmers so many . when i found out i was pregnant nothing helped i went from 110 to 166 in a matter of months. really the only thing i have found out that actually does work is going to get laser treatment on them. im 20 years old and i have extremely bad stretch marks and my friend got the laser treatment done and they arent there no more. that seems to be the only thing that is actually out there working but some people can not afford that now a days
good luck to the stretch marks its hard i do know
Cosmetyn is a great product and I like what I see
Hey, i have now completed one day of costmetyn. It says you must continue to use the cream, or they will comeback. is that true? or do they just want your money.
i dont see how something could come back after being destroyed,
And anyone try it? how are the results?
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I’ve read some of the reviews regarding if your stretch marks will come back or not. I heard that they wont.
I used and continue using cosmetyn, i never thought that this cream was going to work, but it was a free trial, so i tried it, it works! i love this cream so much, that after my trial i bought 5 more bottle..and am stretch mark free, no more stretch mark. But i continue using it cause i love the away that leave my skin..i suggest this cream to anymore! and am going to try there cellulite cream as well. good luck! and remember you have to be persistent use it every day twice a day, and you will see the results and less than what you think.
so the stretchmarks wont come back?? im worried now i bought the cosmetyn and i really dont want to use it lifetime so they dont come back that would suck
Hmmm I am concerned about any product that you can’t buy in stores and cannot pay for with cash, debit, or check, only credit card. The small print says that if you don’t send the “free trial” back in 14 days your credit card will automatically be charged 80.00. I am mistrustful of any company that tries to trick me into buying their product under the guise of a “free trial”. I am also not going to bother buying from a website that is too lazy to do a spell check.
I ordered the free trial and my account was charged 78$ and the number on the website was a non working number… Don’t trust these free trials and read the terms and conditions and try all numbers to make sure they are working before you order something you can not return
cosmetyn is a big scam!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they charge me on my visa and didn`t even send the product!!!!!!
I got the free trial too and got very upset when I got charged $89 something dollars the next month but I indeed got the cream plus the cellulite one for “free” I have honestly never been consistent with it so I can’t give my opinion on that, but I called and cancelled and it wasn’t a big deal after that, one of these days I’ll try to start using it and keep doing as it’s supposed to be used and see what happens cause my friends seems to love it. So it’s not a scam, you get the product, you’re charged if you don’t cancel, that’s business and you should read the small prints, I paid for forgetting it, but it was my fault and by no means I think it was a scam. The truth is that if it works, it will be well spent money. Period.
cosmetyn is a scam do not ever buy a trial offer from them. I was charged 129.95 from a collections department, i am sick and tired of these people , there was no small print or nothing said that i was going to be charged. i didnt even order this my young daughter did who isnt even old enough to be charging on the internet so when i went to cancel still within the amount of supposedly time you couldnt talk to anyone,definetly are sueing them………………..
I ordered this product around decemeber. The next month I received a call stating that I would be charged $89.95 because I didn’t cancel my order after the 30 day trial period, saying that I would be on a plan that automatically be shipped each month at a cost to of $89.95 per month. So I cancel my order and now I received a letter in the mail saying that I have a balance of $128.95 due on 5/14/10!?!?!? I cancelled my order when they called me back in January. My letter in the mail says I can call 866-728-1467.
This is a major scam!
i ORDERED THE FREE TRAiL NEVER GOT iT AND i WAS CHARGED $89.00 TO MY BANK ACCOUNT THiS iS SUCH A RiP OFF!!!!! i COULDN’T EVEN TELL YOU iF THE PRODUCT WORKS OR NOT B/C i NEVER GOT THE PRODUCT!
First of all..EVERYONE..there was small print at the bottom of the screen…i used this product and really liked the results..i have really bad stretch marks and it faded them a lot..but i only used it for one week and the bottle was gone..i was concerned when i saw that you could only do a free trial..then cancel within 30 days if you didnt want more and them to charge you $89.00 every month..so this is what I did..i believed the product would work so I went on ebay and bought it on there..it was cheaper and i didnt have to mess with the companys “Free Trial” Hope this helps!:) I cant afford to buy more right now but would love too..stick to the 2 a day applications and you will see a difference.
i used it towice a day for 3 weeks i seen no result all i can say its not worth it and it is a scam
I think that women are actually made to feel that it’s their negligence that they’ve got cellulite but the actual reality is that the majority of women have this.