9 best creams for stretch marks

Review of the best according to the editorial board. About selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

No one is immune from the appearance of stretch marks: neither women, nor men, not even children. A skin defect in the form of stripes causes great discomfort for their owners. First of all, this is not a very aesthetic appearance. Stretch marks, which are formed as a result of overstretching of the skin, can appear on any part of the body: abdomen, thighs, lower back, back, forearms.

Depending on the time of occurrence, they change their shade. At first, they are red or pink, then the wounds under the skin heal a little and turn purple. After 5-6 months, striae acquire a bluish tint. The last stage is white stretch marks that have lost their pigment.

It is worth remembering that at the very beginning of the appearance there is still a chance to remove them with the help of special means, but there is only one way to get rid of very old stretch marks – to resort to the help of a beautician and remove them with a laser resurfacing procedure.

What are the causes of stretch marks?

1. Pregnancy. With the development of the fetus, the belly of the expectant mother begins to grow, as a result, scars are formed. They also appear on the woman's chest.
2. Fast weight gain. With an intense increase in body weight, the skin does not have time to grow, the epithelium is torn, and long transverse stripes appear.
3. Dramatic weight loss. As in obesity, the skin cannot shrink so intensely, as a result of which it loses its tone, becomes flabby, and striae appear.
4. Diseases. With violations of the endocrine system and pancreas, the connective properties of tissues are weakened.
5. Strong physical activity. Stretch marks appear in men with intense weight lifting, most often they form in the lumbar region and on the hips.
6. Hormonal treatment. It leads to excess weight and even obesity, as a result, as with a sharp increase in body weight, the skin stretches, transverse and longitudinal stripes appear.
7. Heredity. For this reason, it is necessary to start prevention on time to avoid the appearance of stretch marks.

What are the most effective and efficient drugs? This question will be answered by our experts, who have collected in the rating the best creams for stretch marks, which help at home without the participation of a cosmetologist to significantly reduce the visibility of ugly stripes, and, most often, get rid of them completely.

Rating of the best creams for stretch marks

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Inexpensive creams for stretch marks (cost up to 500 rubles)	1	Sanosan mama	469 r
	2	Maternea	460 RUB
	3	Eveline Slim Extreme 3D Serum	254 RUB
Creams for stretch marks in the middle segment (cost up to 1200 rubles)	1	Mixit Anti-Stretch Cream	695 RUB
	2	Vichy Action Anti-Stretch	820 RUB
	3	Avent stretch mark cream	RUB 780
Premium stretch mark creams	1	Guam DUO	RUB 2,780
	2	MOMMY CARE	RUB 1,270
	3	KEDEM TAANUGOT	RUB 1,800

Inexpensive creams for stretch marks (cost up to 500 rubles)

Budget funds are available to most buyers, which is why they are considered the best selling and most popular. Most often they are used to prevent the development of stretch marks, but some of them are able to get rid of newly formed stretch marks. Of course, they are ineffective with old scars. But by starting to use the cream on time, you can avoid their appearance altogether. Below we present the best low-cost creams according to users and experts.

Sanosan mama

Rating: 4.8

The German remedy is recognized as the best budget category cream, which is recommended by obstetricians for use during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. It is absolutely safe, there are no aggressive chemical components in its composition. The cream has passed clinical trials, which once again guarantees its harmlessness for the mother and the unborn baby.

Active ingredients: vitamin E and jojoba oil. Penetrating deep into the epidermis, they increase blood circulation, even out the skin and make it more elastic. And even with intensive growth of the abdomen, the appearance of stretch marks can be avoided. Using a cream after childbirth also prevents their formation during the recovery period.

According to numerous reviews, with the regular use of SANOSAN MAMA, starting from the early stages of pregnancy, stretch marks do not form at all, even with a lot of weight gain.

Advantages

• absolutely safe;

• proven effectiveness;

• pleasant consistency;

• well absorbed;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Maternea

Rating: 4.7

Another cream selected in the rating, with a safe hypoallergenic formulation, odorless, with a delicate pleasant consistency, developed for pregnant and lactating women. Thanks to its natural ingredients, it can also be used for baby skin care.

Properly selected ingredients prevent the formation of new stretch marks and brighten existing ones. Jojoba oil softens. Vitamin E has a high moisturizing effect, eliminates dryness. Almond oil deeply nourishes, makes the skin more elastic and prevents tearing of the epithelium during intense stretching in the last months of pregnancy.

Vitamin C has a regenerating ability, stops premature age-related changes. According to the respondents, the Bulgarian product has a non-greasy texture that does not stain clothes, does not cause unpleasant sensations after application.

Advantages

• suitable for newborns;

• has no smell;

• effective prevention;

• anti-aging property;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Eveline Slim Extreme 3D Serum

Rating: 4.6

The thermoactive agent of the Polish manufacturer is effective for various problems: stretch marks, cellulite, skin laxity. The vitamin complex actively nourishes and restores its elasticity.

Thanks to a special formula with medicinal plant extracts, the skin becomes more elastic, its tone improves. Caffeine helps burn the fat layer, restores metabolic processes. Extracts of ivy and horsetail contribute to the increased production of elastin and collagen. Mineral salts remove harmful toxins and moisturize.

According to reviews and according to test results, with daily use in the morning and in the evening, after 2 weeks, stretch marks become barely noticeable, after a month they disappear completely. For the prevention of new lesions, it is recommended not to stop using the cream.

Advantages

• eliminates stretch marks, cellulite;

• helps to reduce weight;

• large volume;

• low price;

disadvantages

• contains mineral oil.

Creams for stretch marks in the middle segment (cost up to 1200 rubles)

Mid-range products, like budget products, are popular with customers. Creams prevent the appearance of stretch marks, eliminate existing ones, help maintain the elasticity and softness of the skin during intensive weight gain or a sharp decrease. The compositions are enriched with vitamin complexes with regenerating and rejuvenating properties. The funds presented in the rating are the best in terms of price and quality.

Mixit Anti-Stretch Cream

Rating: 4.9

The cream is formulated on the basis of safe components that stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, prevent the formation of stretch marks and help to eliminate the already appeared stretch marks.

The recipe includes olive and soybean oils, ginger extract, milk peptides, vitamins. They promote cell renewal, restore damaged fibers, prevent fluid loss, and regulate water balance. The skin becomes taut, smooth, elastic.

The consistency of a cream of medium density, does not spread when applied, does not stain clothes and bedding. Many respondents noted that a 250 ml package is enough for 2 months of daily use, as well as the convenience of a cap that is easy to open and snaps tight.

Advantages

• free of parabens, mineral oils, silicones;

• the effect is confirmed by tests and users;

• economical consumption;

• non-greasy consistency;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Vichy Action Anti-Stretch

Rating: 4.8

The cream recommended by dermatologists is one of the most effective preventive and corrective agents in the fight against skin imperfections. Designed for use by pregnant women and women who have already given birth, athletes, losing weight, adolescents during the period of active growth.

It is based on thermal water, which intensively moisturizes, normalizes the condition, improves skin tone. ACTION ANTI-STRETCH is comfortable after application, does not leave marks on clothes, has a neutral, subtle odor that disappears completely after absorption.

The cream has been tested under the supervision of obstetricians, who have confirmed its safety for women during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. With daily use, protection against stretch marks is guaranteed, even with a lot of weight gain.

Advantages

• therapeutic action;

• safe ingredients;

• intensive care;

• corrects existing striae;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Avent stretch mark cream

Rating: 4.7

We could not ignore the popular manufacturer of goods for children, known to almost all Russian mothers, and included his cream in our rating of the best. It is an absolutely safe and allergen-free agent, has a neutral odor that does not irritate the sensitive sense of smell of women with toxicosis and reduces the feeling of nausea.

The cream helps the skin to adapt to intense stretching, makes it more elastic and softer. Saturating with nutrients, it restores elasticity and the required level of moisture, corrects existing scars and prevents the formation of new ones.

Active ingredients: shea butter, papaya, almond, lemon, seaweed, grapefruit extracts. The delicate texture is evenly distributed, does not cause discomfort, does not leave a sticky feeling and film.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic agent;

• sold in all pharmacies;

• unobtrusive aroma;

• eliminates stretch marks;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Premium stretch mark creams

Premium products have unique formulations that combine the best properties of herbal ingredients with innovative technologies developed by modern scientists. Such funds have the maximum benefit for the skin, restore metabolic processes, and prevent the formation of stretch marks. We present 3 creams that will become indispensable during pregnancy and in the postpartum recovery period, with intense sports activities, during adolescent puberty.

Guam DUO

Rating: 4.9

An innovative product with hyaluronic acid in a short time increases the synthesis of elastin and collagen, helping the skin to stretch without breaking the fibers and the appearance of stretch marks. It has 4 actions at once: nourishing, moisturizing, tightening and firming. The cream is suitable for dry, dehydrated skin.

The composition includes natural safe ingredients with high regenerating properties: sea water, rosemary and green algae extracts, sunflower oil. The cream is not only preventive, but also curative: it removes fresh scars, makes old stretch marks invisible.

According to experts and user reviews, it can be safely called the No. 1 remedy in the fight against skin imperfections that occur during pregnancy, with severe stress, with diets.

Advantages

• eliminates old stretch marks;

• safe components;

• enhances skin immunity;

• long-term action;

disadvantages

• high price.

MOMMY CARE

Rating: 4.8

This is not the first time that MOMMY CARE products are included in the rating of the best products. The cream is designed to prevent the formation of stretch marks before and after childbirth, as well as to remove existing stretch marks. It does not contain aggressive chemical components, it is absolutely safe for the fetus and newborn during breastfeeding.

The complex of shea butter, jojoba, olive, sunflower, avocado oils enriches the epidermis with nutrients, triggers natural processes that help the skin to stretch without damage and stretch marks.

Vitamin E has a rejuvenating effect, retains the required level of moisture. Calendula heals micro-tears, has an anti-inflammatory effect. Using the cream 2 times a day from the 10th week of pregnancy, you can avoid unaesthetic skin defects.

Advantages

• safe ingredients;

• copes well with old stretch marks;

• anti-aging action;

• long-term effect;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Kedem taanugot

Rating: 4.8

The Israeli brand presents a long-acting serum that will help get rid of cellulite and stretch marks, prevent their new formation during intense weight loss, pregnancy, and heavy physical exertion. It is suitable for very dry skin, instantly replenishes the lack of moisture, saturates with nutrients.

The formula of plant extracts and natural oils stimulates natural metabolic processes, makes the skin elastic and prepared for stretching without further damage to the fibers.

The composition includes oils of eucalyptus, jojoba, grape seed, orange, coconut, lemongrass extracts. The serum can be used for massage. Customers have highlighted the convenient application with a pump dispenser. The tool has a fairly high cost, but a 250 ml bottle is enough for 2-3 months of daily use, so this price is not considered a disadvantage.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic composition;

• elimination of obvious skin imperfections;

• increases tone;

• citrus scent;

disadvantages

• not identified.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.