Stretch Marks

How Effective Is Your Stretch Mark Cream?

June 4th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed

If you’ve had it up to your neck dealing with the stretch marks on your body, you’re likely thinking of taking some drastic action. Perhaps you have tried almost everything, including using stretch marks creams promoted over the Internet. Companies are competing for your business, and it’s quite common to see products from the same company being commercialized and sold aggressively by many resellers.

You have plenty of options when it comes to stretch mark creams. The question is how can you be certain if a stretch marks cream is the authentic thing? Don’t just grab the first or few stretch mark creams you see, like the popular TriLastin Stretch Mark Cream; but take a bit to stop and think about what you are purchasing. Be guided by the 5 things that will tell you that the stretchmark creams aren’t good at all.

Considerations:

#1 — The maker makes claims that are founded solely on studies they have paid for. Results of such studies have not been examined by the FDA, an independent research lab or credible third parties like expert doctors.

#2 — The claims pertaining to the effectiveness of the cream for stretch marks is backed by one study only.

#3 — The website that sells the stretch mark cream is blatantly calling for people to become a reseller.

#4 — The product is being marketed along with fantastic claims, like how applying the cream each time will make the stretch marks go away in seconds.

#5 — Finally, a stretch mark cream won’t fade stretch marks if marketers are using extremely complicated medical facts and then applying those facts to lend credence to their claims as they refer to stretchmark cures.

If you’re using a stretch mark cream already, think back to how you ended up buying it based on the 5 things listed above. Perhaps there were unbelievable claims on the effectiveness of the cream, or results of the studies commissioned by its manufacturer were unsubstantiated by the FDA or credible third parties. In this instance, the cream you’re using is bogus. This is the reason those stretch marks haven’t become less obvious.

Avoid falling for shady products, such as stretch mark creams and lotions, even if they come with a money-back guarantee. Frequently, these guarantees have a long paragraph in fine print that’s put there to protect makers from losses when customers return their products.

Can a Stretch Mark Cream Really Fade Stretch Marks?

October 11th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

If you feel it’s time to remove stretch marks from your life, then now is the time for some drastic action. One of the most popular methods used to fade stretch marks is the stretch mark creams advertised on today’s Internet. If you haven’t searched for these stretch mark removal products recently, you might be surprised to learn just how many different companies are vying for your business.

How to Tell Which Stretch Mark Creams Are Most Effective

So, after wading through the myriad of products that promise to fade stretch marks, how can you tell if your stretch mark cream is really as effective as they say? Well, there are some surefire ways to tell if the product is for real or whether you would be better off considering another stretch mark treatment:

1. Be skeptical of claims made by the manufacturer which are based on research commissioned by the same company. Try to access independent verification from third parties, such as the FDA or AMA, or even individual doctors. Also look for customer testimonials on independent websites that review products or gather user feedback on various products.

2. Watch out for companies where there is only one study used to support claims as to the effectiveness of the stretch mark removal cream.

3. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Beware of statements like “lose stretch marks and other skin blemishes every time you apply the cream.”

4. Watch out for claims based on extremely complex medical facts and then distilled into medical support for fantastic assertions made with respect to the manufacturer’s stretch mark cream. A perfect example is magnetism or even Vitamin O as being the answer to stretch mark problems.

So, in your quest to fade stretch marks, you need to do your research before making an investment in what can be a pretty expensive stretch mark cream. Following the above guidelines can certainly save you money as well as the time it takes to determine that the stretch mark removal cream product doesn’t work. Bottom line: Don’t waste your money on a dubious product; there are plenty of high quality and effective stretch mark treatments available that will actually remove stretch marks.

Using Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks

May 26th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

This has been one of the oldest home remedies for stretch marks I can remember. Using coca butter for stretch marks has its roots in the belief that the richness of the cream, or butter, has healing properties. It is believed that the butter softens the skin and encourages the skin tissue to repair itself. This leads to the eventual reduction in the appearance of the stretch marks.

Does Cocoa Butter Fade Stretch Marks?

While some in the medical community still question whether cocoa butter is an effective stretch mark remover, cocoa butter has a very loyal following. Many women have used this cream for stretch mark prevention and swear that it helped them avoid getting stretch marks as a result of their pregnancy.

But the truth is that the overwhelming numbers of women who have tried this stretch mark remedy are staunch believers in its healing powers.

How to Use Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks

When using cocoa butter, it is best to make sure that the skin to be treated is clean and dry. If you prefer, you can gently massage your stretch marks with a loofah or other sponge made specifically for exfoliation. Don’t overdo – it can cause further damage of the skin. The final step is to gently massage the cocoa butter into the stretch marks.

Where Can You Find Cocoa Butter?

Cocoa butter is one of the primary ingredients in Barmon Stretch Mark Cream. Barmons is an all natural stretch mark solution that has been in existence for over 25 years. This cream has been used by 100’s of thousands of women as both a preventative and remedy for their scar damaged skin. It is also one of the few stretch mark products that has been proven safe to use during pregnancy. The company has an extremely loyal following of satisfied customers and their testimonials can be viewed on the Barmon’s website.

So, if you are a believer that using coca butter for stretch marks is an effective option, give it a try. You have plenty of company!