Popular "cheats"
Let's start the review by announcing the brands of creams that have become widely known, but are not worthy of a presence in our rating for objective reasons. So, THEY DIDN'T GET INTO THE TOP:
- Avon
- Roc
Avon stretch mark cream is a useless purchase, judging by the numerous reviews from disappointed customers. Coupled with an extensive allergic rash, its use leaves only negative impressions. The second competitor from “Rock” was ahead of the competitor in terms of quality, but its use during breastfeeding and childbearing is strictly prohibited by the manufacturer itself, apparently due to its unacceptable “harmfulness”...
Avent - the best-rated anti-stretch mark cream from America
Photo: www.karapuziki73.ru
Approximate price: 680 rubles per 200 ml tube
What stands out: relieves itching that periodically occurs as a result of stretching of the skin of the abdomen
Why in the rating: algae, almonds and exotic lacuta in the composition - everything for skin elasticity. The effective formula is safe during breastfeeding
Our rating: 10/10 for a proven American brand
Customer reviews:
“...by the 5th month of use after giving birth, my haircuts smoothed out almost completely, they became shallow and the color changed to flesh-colored (otherwise they were purple). I liked this cream!..”
“...it’s so fragrant! Not at all greasy, I used it under my clothes throughout my pregnancy. The result is that not a single stretch mark appeared on my body!..”
Carrying out wraps
An effective treatment option is a compress made from brown algae. Another procedure is called algae wrap.
To remove stretch marks using wraps, you need to purchase raw materials to prepare a medicinal mixture. Suitable plants are sold in pharmacies - these can be kelp, spirulina. The dried raw materials are mixed with boiled warm water; vegetable oil is also suitable for the base.
The prepared substance is distributed over the desired area of the skin and covered with cling film on top. After this, you need to lie down under a warm blanket - this way the effect of the compress is better manifested. You need to keep the wrap for 40 minutes to an hour. Brown algae is an excellent source of minerals in considerable quantities. They take an active part in cell division and synthesis, and provide their nutrition.
One of the most modern options with good effectiveness for correcting unsightly stripes is mesotherapy. The treatment consists of injecting medications under the skin into the mesoderm derivatives. The manipulation is carried out little by little, but very precisely. Your doctor will be able to tell you more about the treatment of stretch marks in adolescents during your consultation.
The procedure is carried out in stages and looks like this:
- The exposure is carried out once a week;
- The specialist determines the optimal dose of the medicine. It can be several tenths or hundredths of a milliliter;
- All injections are made directly into the microtear area.
Be sure to read: Instructions for use of the drug Duphalac
The essence of the method is that it begins to stimulate biochemical processes that occur in the cells of the dermis. The drug is a cocktail with a healing effect, which can be injected into any area of the skin. The substances that make up the cocktail are not harmful to the body. After some time they leave the skin, so they can be chosen for teenagers without any problems.
Venus is the best fitness cream in the rating
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Approximate price: 730 rubles per 150 ml tube
What makes it stand out: has a lifting effect
Why it's rated: Loaded with soy and vitamin E, the cream fights skin breaks and sagging. It tightens the relief so that many mothers note a significant increase in skin elasticity in comparison with its “pre-pregnancy” state!
Our rating: 9/10. A tangible result comes no earlier than six months of intensive use; for a long wait we steal 1 point from “Venus”
Customer reviews about Venus stretch mark cream:
“...on the tummy and chest the skin became elastic, but stretch marks never appeared)) But I used Venus throughout my pregnancy and after that too...”
“...the consistency of the cream is great, it’s perfect for prevention! Helped me..."
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Mama Donna - the best-rated Italian cream for stretch marks
Photo: www.toys.ee
Approximate price: 550 rubles per 200 ml tube
What makes it stand out: ensures complete safety for the fetus - does not affect the inner layers of the skin
Why in the rating: wheat, rice bran oils, E and PP vitamins superficially moisturize the skin, preventing tissue stretching
Our rating: 10/10. The popular cream from the Chicco brand is approved by tens of thousands of Russian mothers
Customer reviews:
“... any cream, of course, is not a panacea for such a misfortune, but most of my stretch marks “went away” after a 3-month course of “Mama Donna” ...”
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Lierac phytolastil is a good gel for the prevention of stretch marks
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Approximate price: 1570 rubles per 200 ml tube
What stands out: has an anti-cellulite effect
Why in the rating: plant flavonoids increase cellular vitality, relieving the skin of stretch marks and scars. Fights both characteristic age-related skin changes and defects caused by hormonal changes
Our rating: 8/10. The gel leaves marks on clothes, which makes it difficult to use, and it is more suitable for prevention, but not for actively combating existing stretch marks
Customer reviews:
“...the elasticity of the skin really increases, I smeared this gel on my tummy and now I don’t know what stretch marks are!..”
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Tell me who is your enemy
Striae are microtraumas of dermal tissue. Due to prolonged stretching of the skin area, elastin and collagen fibers rupture. Unsightly atrophic scars form in these places.
Why do dashes appear?
There are many reasons for stretch marks:
- pregnancy and childbirth;
- breastfeeding a child;
- changes in the body's hormonal levels (for example, during puberty);
- rapid weight gain;
- serious physical activity;
- hereditary predisposition.
What does the appearance of the stripes mean?
Stretch marks appear as whitish or colored lines. By their shape and shade, one can determine, respectively, their origin and age. Thus, vertical features indicate a rapid increase in body volume when the skin fibers did not have time to adapt to new conditions. Horizontal lines signal a hormonal surge. In the second case, you should immediately contact an endocrinologist if there are no obvious reasons for such changes.
In order to understand which cosmetic products will be effective for the treatment of stretch marks, it is important to evaluate their “age”. The younger the skin defect, the easier it will be to fight it. Different methods of skin restoration are used for different degrees of scar oldness.
Table: color of stretch marks and their characteristics
| Line Shade | Age of striae and indications for treatment |
| Bright red with purple nuances, pink | An inflammatory process occurs under the skin associated with rupture of elastin, capillaries and small blood vessels. The lines are completely new - they are not even 2 months old. On light skin the color turns pink, on dark skin it turns reddish-brownish. Slight swelling and bulging are allowed. Serious injuries can still be avoided by stimulating collagen production in the area. |
| Light pink, light blue, whitish | Stretching lasts 2–3 months. There is a process of recovery and filling of the injury with scar tissue. Lightening of the line indicates the beginning of skin cell regeneration. The process can be helped with cosmetic procedures. The whiter the stripes, the more “mature” they are. |
| Blue and purple streamers | An advanced case: after one year, the scar ages, and the damaged capillaries begin to die. Restoration of the dermis must be deep. In rare cases, it becomes necessary to surgically remove such a scar. |
Photo gallery: color of striae
Red or pink stretch marks indicate that the inflammatory process under the skin has not yet been completed
Stretch marks turn white over time because the injury fills with scar tissue
Rooted dark stripes are an advanced case and require professional treatment
What parts of the body are at risk?
Stretch marks are located in the area of greatest skin tension.
During pregnancy, these are the waist, abdomen, buttocks and hips. During lactation, the mammary glands suffer. For athletes, stretch marks cover areas that are prone to rapid weight gain, such as the forearm, shoulder girdle, legs or “wings” of the back. In rare cases, when the appearance of stripes is caused by hormonal imbalance, stretch marks can be located throughout the body, including the face.
It is important to select treatment for stretch marks depending on the characteristics of the skin of a particular area. Thus, the buttocks and thighs may be subject to more aggressive effects, and the choice of product for the skin of the breast during breastfeeding should be approached especially responsibly - the microelements of the composition penetrate into the mother’s milk.
Contractubex is the best-rated gel for stretch marks and postpartum scars from Germany
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Approximate price: 580 rubles for a 20-gram tube
What makes it stand out: not only local application of the gel is effective, but also warm baths with the addition of Contractubex
Why in the rating: allantoin, Luca Serae extract and sodium heparin are not absorbed into the blood, which means the drug is absolutely safe for the fetus and the expectant mother. These same components regenerate skin processes at the cellular level, which helps to “tighten” even old stretch marks.
Our rating: 10/10. A German manufacturer has created a universal product that specifically combats skin imperfections and problems of young mothers
Customer reviews:
"…Wow! I didn’t even think about contractubex, BUT the effect is stunning. My old stretch marks literally disappeared after using this miracle cream...”
“...I really like all the products from Merz, and Kontraktubeks helped me overcome the hated postpartum “scars” on the belly, sides and chest - 5+!..”
Eveline is the best rated fat burning serum
Photo: www.kosmetika-torg.ru
Approximate price: 215 rubles per 200 ml tube
What stands out: returns natural tone to the skin
Why in the rating: caffeine, fat-burning ginger, retinol and a complex of related vitamins, included in the list of active ingredients, not only remove stretch marks, but also “break” excess fat cells, moisturize thanks to kelp extract
Our rating: 10/10. Primary results in the form of elastic skin and changes in the color of stretch marks are noticeable after a week of use - the serum deserves the highest score for its lightning-fast action!
Customer reviews:
“... stretch marks fade from its use, but you need to apply it for at least a couple of months, less - you won’t notice the effect...”
“...this serum has an amazing smell, the price is reasonable, the result is not quick, but, in my opinion, it is a good alternative to surgery...”
Sanosan - the best eco-cream against stretch marks in the rating
Photo: ecoexclusive.ru
Approximate price: 360 rubles per 100 ml tube
What makes it stand out: the authoritative OKO-TEST gave this cream the highest quality score
Why in the rating: wheat protein, olive oil and the environmental friendliness of the product make it highly effective and, most importantly, safe. Saturates cells with vitamins, gives elasticity
Our rating: 10/10. German quality at a ridiculous price? This is Sanosan
Customer reviews:
“...greasy and the smell is not so great, but the result is pleasing. I have been using Sanosan since I was 5 months old. pregnancy and after the birth of my daughter - everything is ok, not a single stretch mark..."
“...I liked the dense texture of the cream, it absorbs well, it didn’t completely remove old stretch marks, but made them invisible, generally ok...”
Causes of stretch marks on the abdomen, chest and their appearance
Doctors say that the most common reason for the appearance of stretch marks in different parts of the body is too much weight loss.
The mechanism of formation of striae (the second name of the phenomenon) is quite simple: fibroclasts, cells that destroy collagens and elastins, begin to actively produce and “work” in the body . The latter, against the background of various factors, are already produced in limited quantities - they are not enough to maintain the required level of firmness/elasticity of the upper layer of the dermis, which leads to small tears in its fibers.
The onset of dystrophic and degenerative processes also negatively affects the condition of blood vessels - their walls become fragile and simply rupture when stretch marks form. This explains the purple-red hue of the newly formed stretch marks (then they fade significantly).
Losing weight is the root cause of the appearance of stretch marks on the chest, abdomen, thighs and arms, but this process is provoked by:
- lack of physical activity;
- lack of fatty acids and protein in diet;
- ignoring regular cosmetic body care procedures - massage, body wraps, use of creams and masks.
In addition to sudden weight loss, stretch marks can be caused by certain factors:
- period of puberty - teenagers are just at this time looking for their ideal image and can begin to actively lose weight for no apparent reason;
- deficiency of minerals, vitamins and lack of essential nutrients - this happens with a strict diet, so experts do not recommend adhering to dietary restrictions for a long time;
- age 35 years and older – the body’s production of collagen and elastin decreases for natural reasons (aging, fading of regeneration function);
- physical inactivity – lack of activity leads to stagnation in tissues, and this makes it impossible to fully supply vitamins and minerals to the cells;
- a sharp gain in muscle mass - the skin simply stretches.
We recommend reading the article on how to tighten your skin after losing weight. From it you will learn about the benefits of massage, proper diet, water procedures, doing exercises at home, the effect of creams and wraps. And here is more information about cellulite after losing weight.
