Stretch Marks FAQ

Q: What are stretch marks, and what can I do about them?

Stretch marks, or striae/gravidarum, are a type of skin scarring that affects the layers of the human skin. They are a unique type of scar because they only involve the dermis—there is no break in the epidermis itself. They happen during times of rapid growth such as puberty, pregnancy, excessive weight gain, or even with weightlifting.

Stretch marks usually fade with time, but they are unlikely to disappear entirely unless you nourish and repair the skin to keep the skin supple, encouraging healthy skin cell turnover and stimulating collagen growth so that the scar tissue eventually goes away. Treatments must be massaged into the skin, daily. Eating a balanced diet (plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains) rich in vitamins and nutrients can help.

Q: Do all stretch mark treatments work?

Unfortunately, no. Many fly-by-night companies just ride these trends, manufacturing inferior products with the wrong ingredients and proportions.

Q: What should I look for?

• It must contain medical grade quality silicone for repair and aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) for reducing inflammation.
• It must contain proven ingredients to nourish the skin, such as Allium cepa (onion) bulb extract, vitamin E, allantoin and essential oils such as safflower and sunflower.
• It must provide a dual action solution for treating the inner and outer layers of the skin to repair (dermis) and rejuvenate (epidermis).

Q: What about safety? Are there side effects to watch out for?

From our research, we did not find any interference between the main key ingredients for stretch mark treatment and other medications or conditions. However, we still recommend consulting with a physician if you have a medical condition or take medications on a regular basis. Also, pregnant or nursing women are advised to speak with their Doctor.

Q: How do you use stretch mark treatments?

Stretch mark treatments should be used consistently, massaged in a circular motion into the skin, daily.

Q: How long will it take to see the effects?

Some customers we spoke to reported seeing results in as little as one week. For others, it took about a month. Results also seem to be a bit different for each person. Some show unbelievable change right away, while others take much longer. Many of the reputable brands we reviewed offer refunds to customers who don’t see the results they want in any time frame.

Q: How much do stretch marks treatments cost?

The cost varies based on the manufacturer. Many of them are worthless, just random companies with cheap quality products trying to cash in on the trend. Some of these companies sell their supplements for as much as $100 per bottle, which we think is a bit too high. Most of the really good supplements we tested fell in the $40-$50 range.

Q: What’s the best stretch mark treatment brand to buy?

Each person will see different results with different products, so it’s hard to say offhand which is best. However, we particularly liked Research Verified Stretch Mark Repair. We found it to be the best of the 40+ products we researched, based on the product quality, customer feedback, and the company’s customer service.

You can experiment to see which product is right for you, but if you’re looking for a well-reviewed product you can count on, we think you’ll love Research Verified Stretch Mark Repair, a high-quality product at a fair price.