Mustela Maternite Stretch Marks Prevention Cream, 150 ml

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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter. Used it for all of mine and I have no stretch marks. I used to slather it on when my tummy was itchy.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user DinosaurDiana) As a refresher, stretch marks form when your skin stretches suddenly, causing a type of scar. Though they most commonly occur after weight fluctuations, puberty, and pregnancy, their frequency is actually determined by your genetics, which means stretch marks aren't totally in your control. However, because moisturizers can increase your skin's elasticity, the right cream can have benefits on your stretch marks. So to help break down the right formulas, I chatted with plastic surgeon John Kim, MD, and dermatologists Loretta Ciraldo, MD; Hadley King, MD; Morgan Rabach, MD; and Shereene Idriss, MD, about the best stretch mark creams, and personally tested and reviewed them on myself, below. We posed the following questions to consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, founder of Self London dermatology clinic:

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The market is full of stretch mark creams that promise amazing results. While there’s no clinical evidence to suggest stretch marks are totally preventable, there’s also no harm in trying.Other frequently asked questions about stretch marks Do stretch mark creams work on old stretch marks? Mama Mio over here. I had a very large bump during first pregnancy (10lb baby!) and not one stretch mark. Now on second pregnancy and still using it. Also helps with itching as the skin stretches.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Chocness) Our verdict Key ingredients: Mineral oil, sunflower seed oil (moisturizing); retinyl palmitate (smoothing retinoid) The ingredients in Bio-Oil haven’t been proven to fade or prevent stretch marks, but testers (ahem, Khloe Kardashian) swear by it. In a 2018 study, more than half of the participants who used Bio-Oil said their scars and stretch marks looked less pronounced. It’s likely because the formula has a little bit of retinyl palmitate, the least irritating form of retinol, to smooth texture and fade a bit of discoloration. Plus, it contains vitamin E, which is rich in fatty acids that keep skin hydrated and plump. I was using [the] Mustela one with my first and didn’t get any stretch marks. Also using [it] with my current pregnancy.” (Rated by Mumsnet user fool11)

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I’m finding Bio-Oil surprisingly good! Was sceptical but it has faded to white a lot of my marks - those from pregnancy (am 24 weeks) and from rapid weight changes before. I would recommend! And cheap too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user DeusEx) Using a stretch mark cream may not prevent or eliminate stretch marks entirely, but it might help make them less pronounced and noticeable by improving skin elasticity and smoothing your skin. Stretch marks can appear out of nowhere when your body is changing shape rapidly, whether that’s during pregnancy or post-birth, or at a time of rapid weight gain or loss.As well as hydrating the skin and helping to boost elasticity, the Mustela stretch mark prevention cream is also designed to relieve the tight feeling pregnant women get across their bellies, making it a perfect accompaniment to other useful, bump-supporting items such as a good pregnancy support belt and the best maternity jeans.