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Does Exfoliation Help Eliminate Stretch Marks

October 4th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

For those affected by those angry red and purple stretch marks, the fight against these skin defects has become paramount and there is precious little that they won’t do to rid themselves of the unsightly marks.  Some are satisfied to just lessen their visibility, but the ultimate goal is to eliminate stretch marks totally.

The absolute method for ridding yourself of stretch marks is a surgical solution.  However, the best stretch mark solution is to just prevent them from forming.   Yet in those times when even prevention did not completely put a stop to the formation of the stretch marks, treatment is all that is left.

Many home remedies and magic cures have developed around the fight against stretch marks.  But while all these salves, lotions, home made creams, and commercially available treatments are marketed as the absolute stretch mark treatment, they generally all have one thing in common — exfoliation.

What Does Exfoliation Involve?

In a nutshell, exfoliation is a process commonly used during regular skin care and maintenance.  But beware –  too much of a good thing can backfire with dire consequences.  In order to ensure that you understand exfoliation and stretch marks, their relationship, and the proper methodology of the former, here are some fast facts you do not want to be without:

- In broad terms, exfoliation is quite simply a way to remove dead skin cells that are still adjoined to the live skin cells.  What this means is that only the outer most surface of the skin is being affected and removed during the exfoliation process.  The goal of exfoliation in the removal of stretch marks is to permit, and promote, the live skin to be displayed in its totality, rather than being obscured by the dead skin cells.  It is this live, energized skin that is actually healthier looking and provides that “glow” so often associated with pregnant women.

- The exfoliation process may be enhanced with the assistance of chemical agents, such as, commercially available scrubs made from a wide variety of fruit enzymes mixed with citric acid and oatmeal extracts.  This process may also rely on the use of a scrubbing agent, such as a loofah, a pumice stone, or a home made scrub made from kosher salt.

Exfoliation - Beneficial for Numerous Skin Conditions

Exfoliation can greatly improve skin conditions that are known to be aggravated by dead skin cells, e.g. acne, black heads, pimples, and even ingrown hairs.  Unfortunately, the process has a very limited effect on stretch marks.  The reason being is that the visible stretch marks are nestled into the dermis, or the deeper layer of the skin and this layer is not affected by the exfoliation process directly.

Using a quality stretch mark product in conjunction with exfoliation can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of your stretch marks.  Even though the stretch marks are indirectly affected by proper exfoliation, the combination of a stretch mark removal cream and exfoliation can lessen their appearance.  The healthier looking skin surrounding the stretch mark helps fade stretch marks to the point where they actually blend in with the healthier skin tissue.

Also, the fact that stretch marks naturally fade, the healthier looking skin will appear even more consistent with the damage skin and can even provide the illusion of stretch marks disappearing, which is not really the case.  One word of caution is in order here - improper or excessive exfoliation will irritate the sensitive skin, thus creating a skin condition that will display the stretch marks more clearly.  So, don’t be in too big a hurry to eliminate stretch marks.  A measured and consistent approach to stretch mark treatment will ensure that you experience a positive result without aggravating the skin you intend to repair.

Barmon Stretch Mark Cream Summer Sale

August 26th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

We usually don’t advertise product sales for our reviewed stretch mark products, but this sale was just too good to keep a secret. We found Barmon stretch mark cream to be an economical method for fading your existing stretch marks (or as a way to prevent stretch marks) safely and effectively at the regular price.

But if you act fast, you can purchase Barmon Stretch Mark Cream at drastically reduced prices from their normal price tag. Usually selling for around $30 for a 4 ox. tube, they are conducting a “Summer Sale” at only $15.95 per tube on all orders of 2 or more tubes of their stretch mark remover product. We don’t know how long this sale will last on this great product, but summer is almost over and the company could pull the sale price at any time.

Their “Free Shipping” offer on all orders over $30 is still in effect and makes this sale even more attractive. Check out this limited time offer at: Barmon® Stretch Mark Cream and, while you’re at the website, take a look at the 100’s of testimonials for this effective stretch mark removal product.

Striae® Stretch Mark Crème

April 17th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

When we researched this product, it was clear that Striae® Stretch Mark Crème was an effective and tested stretch mark removal solution. This product was developed by Dr. Lawrence S. Moy, a board-certified Manhattan Beach, CA dermatologist and the former head of UCLA-Harbor Hospital’s Dermatology Department. He is also an internationally known researcher and scientist.

What impressed us most about Striae® Stretch Mark Crème with Regenetrol Complex® was that it was thoroughly tested for effectiveness in a double-blind clinical study. The results were conclusive and the product was found to definitely reduce the appearance of stretch marks. When compared to other stretch mark removal products on the market, this was the ONLY one that could support its effectiveness with published clinical studies.

Based on discussions with Dr. Moy, we discovered that Striae® Stretch Mark Crème was also an effective preventative of stretch marks. When asked if this product could be used during pregnancy as a preventative to reduce the risk of stretch marks, here was his response:

“Yes, it can, and it works well as a preventive. Obviously, it is more difficult to remove stretch marks once they develop. By preventing them in the first place (by using Striae Stretch Mark Cream), you will avoid the more difficult task of removal. We have done a 10 person test where the Cream was applied to one side of the abdominal area and was not applied to the other side. The area that was untreated was the only area that developed stretch marks. Subsequent use (of Striae Stretch Mark Cream) after the stretch marks developed on the untreated side resulted in significant improvement of the affected area… ” Dr. Moy

As the saying goes: Prevention is worth a “pound” of cure. That being said, we believe that this product should definitely be considered for use throughout a woman’s pregnancy to prevent development of stretch marks. Based on the unofficial results of Dr. Moy’s test on the 10-person group, this product should be an essential component of any overall skin care program for pregnant women.

Another major benefit that we found with this product is that its ingredients are 100% natural. Because the product is all natural, there are no known side effects with the use of Striae® Stretch Mark Crème, when used as indicated. In fact, many users of this product found that their skin became smoother because of the moisturizing elements in the cream.

Because of the impressive results from the clinical studies, the product’s preventative qualities, and its all natural ingredients, Striae® Stretch Mark Crème is a stretch mark treatment that is effective and safe. But beware - this product has a hefty price tag. So, if cost is not an issue for you, then this product is certainly worth trying.

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