Almost everyone has stress marks somewhere in their body. Some are very mild, which is not known much. But some become too visible, which spoils your look. There are many oils and creams available on the market which claim to get rid of these stretch marks. But can these products really remove stretch marks?
Truth about stretch marks cream
Dr says that these stretch marks cream show effect only to an extent, do not expect miracles from them. They can lighten your stretch marks, but with their help, you cannot get rid of the marks completely. If you think that with the help of these creams you will be able to remove post-pregnancy stretch marks, then you are wrong. These creams or oils lubricate and hydrate your skin. Protects them from drying out and itching on them. In this way, when the skin is stretched, the damage is less.
These creams contain Vitamin E, essential oils that strengthen the skin, boost collagen, and hydrate it.
Does moisturizer work in this problem?
Using a moisturizer is a good idea if you want to avoid stretch marks, it will keep your skin hydrated. But if you want to reduce the existing stretch marks, then it is better to use a cream made for this. Dr. Shetty advises pregnant women to apply Bea Oil to avoid stretch marks. But remember, no cream can completely prevent stretch marks.
Natural remedy to prevent or lighten stress marks?
You can use these:
- pure coconut oil
- Ghee
- sandalwood paste
- coconut cream
Creams and how long do these remedies take to show effect?
It takes three to four months for them to show effect. For this you should use them twice regularly. If you want better results, try invasive radiofrequency or microneedling treatments.