Preventing stretch marks is tricky business, although, while it may be tricky it is not impossible! Using a prevention cream to ward away stretch marks is a great idea during pregnancy, puberty, or muscle building; it is during these times that stretch marks are most likely to appear. A stretch mark is caused by the skin being stretch and causing a disturbance in the production of collagen. If you can build the collagen up in your skin before the stretching occurs, theoretically the fibers will not break, and the stretch mark will not appear. However, some researchers believe that hormones play a large role in the formation of stretch marks, thus making them harder to prevent.
The first thing to remember is that moisturizing should start early, the earlier you start the better chances you have of preventing the stretch mark. Any type of moisturizer should do the trick as long as it contains vitamins A and E which aid in the production of collagen. Buying an actual stretch mark cream from the time you find out you are pregnant, until you deliver, could fund your unborn child’s college tuition from start to finish. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but the point is that it will cost you a mint. Of course you can purchase the cream from start to finish if you like, but if you are on a budget any moisturizer is better than none!
As far as the question, “do they really work” that honestly varies from person to person, and depends on your body, skin, and hormone levels. What I can tell you, is that moisturizing can aid the skin in the production of collagen that will keep the skin soft and flexible, which in theory should prevent the formation of stretch marks!
However, if your body is prone to stretch marks because of hormonal imbalances moisturizing may keep the stretch marks to a minimum. Over all, using a stretch mark cream, or a regular moisturizer with the same active ingredients (A, E, and some other natural oils), will keep your skin healthy and itch free during all the stretching it will do throughout your pregnancy, as well as prevent or lessen the appearance of stretch marks!
Pregnancy, puberty, weight gain, and extreme fitness are all stressful on the body. Keeping a stress free routine is just as important as the moisturizing itself, in preventing stretch marks. Do your very best to drink at least 6-8 glass of WATER a day as this too will keep moisture in your skin, and assist you in your fight to a stretch mark free body!
Out of all the stretch mark creams tested, the highest rated stretch mark creams is: Trilastin.
1. Trilastin www.Trilastin.com
2. Revitol (Best in Prevention) www.Revitol.com
