Stretch Mark Creams

Your savior to unsightly stretch mark, but only if you use it before losing weight! More of a preventive measure than a treatment.



I do have stretch marks, around my tummy and shoulder areas, I'll post some pictures when I snap them. I got them because I didn't know what were stretch marks at that point of time. When your skin is exposed to sudden changes in the volume beneath it (eg. sudden weight loss or sudden weight/muscle gain or pregnancy), stretch marks appear.

This is due to the skin cells not being able to adapt quick enough to the changes, thus causing tiny tears. Applying stretch mark cream will help by stimulating the skin to repair these tiny tears.

For new stretch marks, Tretenoin or commonly known as the brand Retin-A can still be applied to help reduce the stretch marks. This however, does not work for older stretch marks that are more than a few months old (like mine!)

Some people do not get stretch mark even if they lost significant weight. Losing your weight gradually and slowly does help in preventing stretch marks. However, it's better to be safe than sorry, especially marks that won't heal. Stretch mark creams are available at phamacies and they're not too expensive. Just apply them daily after a shower.