9 best remedies for stretch marks during pregnancy

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the 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.

Stretch marks, or scientifically striae, are often the subject of panic for many not only pregnant women, but also overweight or rapidly losing weight women. By themselves, stretch marks are linear micro-ruptures of connective tissue, when, under the influence of external forces, elastin and collagen macromolecules gradually 'diverge' to the sides. At first, striae appear as bright red stripes in pregnant women, as they are accompanied by microbleeds. Then they turn blue, then become white and flabby, and finally resemble scars with a slight sheen on the surface.

If the stretch marks are small, then after a few years they become almost invisible, but in the first months of existence after pregnancy they bring a lot of cosmetic grief to their owners. Most often, stretch marks during pregnancy appear on the abdomen, less often on the buttocks and thighs, on the chest. The main factor in the appearance of stretch marks on the skin of the abdomen will be the gradual enlargement of the pregnant uterus, and the special genetic predisposition of women. In addition, stretch marks appear faster with great dryness of the skin, with a rapid increase in the abdomen of a pregnant woman with a small amount of collagen in the structure of the connective tissue. This means that the older the expectant mother, the higher the risk of stretch marks.

The modern pharmaceutical industry produces a large number of different creams, oils and emulsions for stretch marks in pregnant women. Many of them contain various components, which include various antioxidants, fat-soluble vitamins, skin moisturizing glycerin, hyaluronic acid, elastin and collagen. But many of these ingredients, such as high amounts of vitamins, should not be taken during pregnancy, and even applied to the skin.

Therefore, in order to avoid an overdose of substances such as, for example, vitamin A or retinol, local prescription of creams for pregnant women are distinguished by a special composition. A pregnant woman choosing a cream for the prevention and treatment of stretch marks and stretch marks should pay attention to its composition. It should be hypoallergenic, and preferably made up of natural ingredients. You need to carefully study the instructions, in the composition of the cream or emulsion for stretch marks there should be no harmful substances for the unborn child and pregnant woman. And, of course, this cream must not cause allergies when testing on the skin, have a pleasant, not pungent odor, and must not have a period of pregnancy and lactation as contraindications.

This rating includes the most popular and effective local remedies for stretch marks and stretch marks during pregnancy, which are classified as non-prescription drugs. And first, creamy products will be considered.

The best remedies for stretch marks

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best creams for stretch marks in pregnant women	1	Avent	771 r
	2	Sanosan mama	425 RUB
	3	Mustela 9 months double action	2 399 RUB
	4	Vichy	RUB 1,260
	5	Bepanten cream	396 r
The best emulsions, oils and gels for stretch marks	1	Weleda oil for stretch marks prevention	RUB 1,090
	2	Emulsion Bepantol, Bayer	RUB 1,004
	3	Johnson's Baby oil for stretch marks during pregnancy	120 RUB
	4	Baby line for stretch marks before and after pregnancy	239 r
Using simple oils and aromatic compositions for massage for stretch marks in pregnant women

The best creams for stretch marks in pregnant women

All creams for stretch marks in pregnant women are emulsions, that is, insoluble suspensions of active substances, enclosed in micelles, in the base substance of the cream. Therefore, they all have a light consistency and a pleasant aroma, are quickly absorbed when rubbed in, do not stain clothes, and can be used as many times as needed. The rating presents the most effective foreign and domestic parapharmaceuticals for stretch marks during pregnancy.

Avent

Rating: 4.9

Avent body cream is considered to be a complex product, which is specially designed to give elasticity to collagen structures. It contains an extract from seaweed, which contains elastic substances, amino acids and trace elements, almond oil and papaya oil, shea butter and a small amount of grapefruit and lemon extracts.

Cream for stretch marks is used in pregnant women after a warm shower and washing the desired area of ​​the body. After that, the skin needs to be dried, apply the cream, and rub it thoroughly into problem areas. It is necessary to use this cream, primarily for prophylaxis, and it should be applied for prophylactic purposes twice a day. The only exception is that you cannot apply the cream to the nipple area after pregnancy and childbirth, while breastfeeding. This cream is produced by the English company Avent Philips, and a package of 30 ml of cream costs about 830 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of this cream is a well-chosen composition, the absence of a strong odor, which is poorly tolerated by pregnant women, good absorption and the ability to moisturize the skin for a long time. This remedy can be used during pregnancy and lactation. However, this cream has incomplete information in Russian, which is applied in the form of a sticker directly to the packaging, it costs quite high, given the small volume of the tube, it is not in all pharmacies and is most suitable for prevention. In the same case, if a pregnant woman and a woman giving birth already have stretch marks, and even more so, old ones, then he will hardly be able to cope with them.

Sanosan mama

Rating: 4.8

This cream for pregnant women is produced by the German company Mann and Schroeder. It contains jojoba oil, as well as an extract from hibiscus seeds. These active ingredients help to increase capillary blood circulation, intensively moisturize the skin, and maintain its firmness and elasticity. This cream can also be used as an anti-cellulite agent.

It is also necessary to apply Sanosan mama to the skin twice a day, it does not contain any mineral oils or artificial colors. The drug has been tested by the dermatological community, and has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance in pregnant women. The average cost of a 100 ml tube is about 470 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The big advantage of this cream for stretch marks is the rather large volume of the tube, and in comparison with the previous cream, such a purchase will be more affordable. The cream is able, even with a single application on healthy skin, to leave it smooth and tender for 12 hours, it can be used during pregnancy and lactation. The drug is tested, it is hypoallergenic, while in laboratory conditions it has shown the ability to induce the production of its own collagen.

However, this cream is considered too thick, like any good German cosmetics. Therefore, the product must be spread over the skin surface for a long time and it is absorbed for a long time. Also, the product has a pronounced smell, and not everyone may like it. In addition, this cream does not fight old stretch marks, but only slightly reduces their color intensity. But at the same time it slows down the formation of new stretch marks, and prevents their appearance, so it is ideal to use it in the same way as the previous cream, as a means of prevention.

Mustela 9 months double action

Rating: 4.8

This cream is indicated for all skin types, and just like the previous one, it is able to prevent the appearance of new stretch marks, and slightly reduces the width and intensity of old ones. This cream contains natural ingredients: an extract from avocado fruits, containing peptides, moisturizing shea butter, Japanese sophora extract, arabinogalactan and a special patented elastane regulator. The cream is hypoallergenic, tested and safe for the baby's body.

This cream is used for the prevention of stretch marks and stretch marks from the very beginning of pregnancy, and up to one month after childbirth. Also, the drug is used to treat stretch marks that have already appeared.

It should be applied to clean skin two to three times a day. This cream is produced by the well-known French company Laboratorie Expanscience, the owner of the Mustela trademark, and the average cost of one 150 ml tube is 1,300 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Mustela cream will be a fairly high activity not only in relation to prevention, but also in relation to fresh stretch marks. This cream is capable of intensely moisturizing the skin, it has a light and pleasant scent that is well tolerated. Very little cream is needed for one use, and the volume of the package of 150 ml allows it to be used for quite a long time. The cream is well absorbed and safe for the child's health. The disadvantages of this remedy can still be attributed to the rather high cost, and the availability is far from all pharmacies. Individual intolerance can be kept silent, since it can be found on any cosmetic preparation, and even on ordinary water. Therefore, Mustela cream for stretch marks is one of the leaders in the rating in terms of effectiveness and balance of price and quality.

Vichy

Rating: 4.7

This cream for stretch marks from the famous French brand Vichy is composed of branded ingredients. It is chemically pure glycerin combined with Vichy thermal water taken from a French source. The cream contains silicon, which is shown to the weakened epidermis surrounding stretch marks. The presence of silicon allows you to increase the elasticity and give additional skin tone. Also, this cream contains a small amount of tocopherol or vitamin E, bassia oil, and the amino acid hydroxyproline. It stimulates collagen production.

You can apply this product to any type of skin, but you must first clean it, and then rub it intensively into the problem area. Vichy cream is the best way to deal with stretch marks, being applied as a preventive measure, as well as after a contrast shower. To improve blood circulation, during the water procedure, you can intensively rub the problem area with a massage sponge, scrub or even your palm. The product can be applied both to intact skin, as well as directly to fresh stretch marks and stretch marks twice a day until completely absorbed. The cost of this cream ranges from 1125 rubles for a 200 ml tube

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of this cream is the intensive prevention of stretch marks. It is indicated not only during pregnancy, but also with a sharp decrease in body weight. Despite the dense consistency of the cream, it is very well and quickly absorbed, has a delicate and pleasant smell, is hypoallergenic and safe for the baby. However, it is very difficult to measure the minimum effective dose, since it is instantly absorbed, and even when doubled or tripled, it is absorbed just as well. Therefore, the efficiency of this drug is low. In the same way as some other creams, Vichy does not deal with old stretch marks.

Bepanten cream

Rating: 4.7

Finally, the rating of creams for stretch marks during pregnancy includes the drug Bepanten, which contains Dexpanthenol and belongs to a tissue regeneration stimulator. It is indicated for a wide range of diseases and conditions, accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the skin. Dexpanthenol is considered a provitamin, which in the skin turns into another molecule, into pantothenic acid, and when it enters the Kebs cycle, it plays a very important role in the normalization of tissue structure and in the healing of various cracks, wounds, ulcers, including stretch marks and stretch marks. normalizes tissue metabolism.

Bepanten cream is shown, in addition to fresh stretch marks, for the prevention of intense dry skin, with nipple dermatitis, and even with daily face and hand care. It should be applied, rubbing with light movements into the problem area two to three times a day. Bepanten is produced by the German pharmaceutical company Grenzach, and the cost of a 100 ml tube of cream is about 860 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Bepanten is its good tolerance, fast absorption, it can also be used in pregnant and lactating mothers. There are a variety of volumes on sale, from 30 to 100 ml, and you can choose the amount you want. Bepanten is also sold in the form of an ointment, and therefore it can be applied at night with fresh striae under a bandage. Bepanten fights dry skin very well, and is also indicated for baby's skin care, for example, diaper rash and diaper dermatitis. However, at the same time, Bepanten is unable to eliminate the old stretch marks that have already appeared, and therefore it should be used only for prevention.

The best emulsions, oils and gels for stretch marks

In addition to creams, various oil emulsions, as well as essential oils of plants diluted on a base base, will be a good help for the prevention of stretch marks and in the fight against fresh elements that have already appeared. In its pure form, essential oil should never be used, since they can cause an inflammatory reaction, allergies, skin redness, and an increase in blood pressure in a pregnant woman. And being absorbed into the bloodstream, and getting into the placental bloodstream, they can have a negative effect on the unborn baby. Therefore, you need to use only special emulsions and oils for pregnant women, and do not prepare them yourself, especially with the use of potent ingredients.

Of the oils used in traditional medicine, olive oil, almond and sea buckthorn oil, and other means, from which will be described below, will be safe. And in this section we will name those popular oil-based products that are widely used in pregnant women for the prevention and treatment of stretch marks and stretch marks.

Weleda oil for stretch marks prevention

Rating: 4.9

Weleda special oil for the prevention of stretch marks is produced by the manufacturer of the well-known Weleda line, the German company of the same name. This oil contains only natural ingredients. These are sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and wheat germ oil; additionally, the composition of the product is enriched with arnica extract, which gives the oil a delicate and pleasant aroma. Weleda Stretch Mark Prevention Oil does not contain minerals, synthetic derivatives, preservatives or dyes.

This oil must be used in conjunction with a light massage on problem areas, or in the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and chest. The manufacturer allows the use of this massage oil in the earliest stages of pregnancy. In order to avoid the appearance of stretch marks, you can apply this oil with a light massage until the baby is three months old, that is, within 3 months after giving birth. This oil allows you to maintain the elasticity of the skin not only during pregnancy, but also during lactation. One bottle of Weleda oil for the prevention of stretch marks with a volume of 100 ml costs an average of 1260 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The big advantage of this perfumery and parapharmaceutical composition is the natural composition, pleasant smell, easy absorption, good tolerance and safety for the baby. However, the price of more than 1200 rubles is very high for a volume of oil of only half a glass (100 ml), taking into account that it is recommended for daily and repeated massage. Even taking into account the economical consumption, this oil can last no more than a month of regular use. In addition, this oil is positioned by the manufacturer only for prevention, and therefore it is ineffective for the treatment of stretch marks.

Emulsion Bepantol, Bayer

Rating: 4.8

Another agent for the prevention and treatment of stretch marks and stretch marks is a nourishing emulsion produced by the renowned pharmaceutical company Bayer. It can also be used in pregnant women, starting from the first months, improves the elasticity of the skin, makes it velvety, silky and smooth. It is mainly intended for the prevention of stretch marks, for moisturizing the skin, for strengthening and for regular care, but it is also used to treat fresh formations. The emulsion is hypoallergenic, tested by specialists, and does not contain artificial additives, dyes and various preservatives.

The emulsion contains such effective components as collagen and elastin, various vitamins, soy glycine, glycerin and silicone, essential oils that improve skin elasticity, and purified water. The emulsion is used from the first days of pregnancy, and is applied to usually problem areas with light movements, until completely absorbed. According to reviews, usually one 150 ml bottle is enough for a month of regular use in all areas, and in the event that stretch marks have already formed, then you need to apply this emulsion on stretch marks in the form of applications, and keep it for half an hour twice a day. Since in this case the drug is not absorbed, then it is simply removed from the skin surface. One bottle of emulsion with a volume of 150 ml costs around 1100 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of this emulsion will be high activity, and only prophylactic, but also curative. On the other hand, this emulsion may be contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, and for various skin lesions. These include wounds, pustular formations. Also, the manufacturer recommends refraining from using this remedy for the pathology of pregnancy, which is manifested by late toxicosis, nephropathy and edema.

Johnson's Baby oil for stretch marks during pregnancy

Rating: 4.6

The well-known pharmaceutical concern Johnson's Baby did an original way. He produces about 6 varieties of various oils for the skin of newborns (basic, with aloe, with chamomile). And the manufacturer also recommends using them to moisturize the skin of pregnant women. Each of the oils is able to retain 10 times more moisture in the thickness of the skin, and provide, according to the manufacturer, intense hydration. Unlike toddlers, adults can apply oil not only on dry but also on damp skin.

Any of the oils, therefore, can be used, among other things, for the prevention of stretch marks, all products are hypoallergenic and safe for both pregnant and lactating women. It is necessary to rub oil on problem areas with light movements, for the prevention of stretch marks, a course of rubbing is shown twice a day for several months, starting from the first day of pregnancy. The base oil, which is simply called baby oil, is very inexpensive. For one bottle of 200 ml, you can pay only 240 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

However, in each of these formulations of oils there is no special recipe, which is intended for the prevention, and even more so for the treatment of stretch marks. Of course, the cost of these oils is low, but it is also due to the fact that the main component here is not vegetable oil at all, but mineral oil obtained from oil. Despite the fact that this vaseline oil is highly refined, it has no advantages over the specially selected natural formulations, and even more so, the creams described above. But, as clinical practice shows, there are much more side effects and allergic reactions in mineral oils. In addition, these oils are absorbed very slowly, and it is often necessary to remove their excess with a napkin.

Baby line for stretch marks before and after pregnancy

Rating: 4.6

Unlike creams and emulsions, the gel is very quickly absorbed, leaves a protective film on the skin, and at the same time it does not stain clothes. This water-based gel contains glycerin, panthenol, baking soda, tocopherol and a special perfume, in addition to additional ingredients. It is specially formulated for women who are carrying a baby and is indicated for stimulating metabolism in the depths of the skin, its regular use helps to increase elasticity. According to the manufacturer, the product is excellent for preventing stretch marks, and can improve the softness of the skin and even relieve muscle tension. It is necessary to apply this gel twice a day, applying after a shower to problem areas. This product is produced by the German company Nolken GMBH, and one tube of gel in 150 ml costs 350 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this gel include fast absorption, conveniently selected components, safety for mothers and children. In addition, its price is low, consumption is minimal. But on the other hand, this gel has a specific smell, and may not be suitable for all pregnant women. In addition, as often happens with a gel, it contains denatured alcohol, and this is not always acceptable with the increased sensitivity of this period of a woman's life.

Using simple oils and aromatic compositions for massage for stretch marks in pregnant women

In conclusion, it should be said about some simple vegetable oils that women can independently purchase in pharmacies and beauty salons. For stretch marks, vegetable oils are preferable, which contain unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins, penetrate deeply into the skin, and improve the synthesis of collagen and elastin.

1. Such natural and at the same time hypoallergenic oils include olive oil, which can be taken orally, sea buckthorn oil, which remarkably improves skin elasticity and increases its firmness. A little less often it is recommended to use almond oil. But those vitamins that are included in its composition make it possible to perfectly prevent the destruction of collagen and elastin, and at the same time restore the water-lipid balance of the skin. In addition, coconut oil, corn, flaxseed and even cocoa butter are actively used.
2. Typically olive, corn, or flaxseed oil can be used as a base oil and mixed with various essential oils that work well on stretch marks.
3. Pregnant women should not use more than one drop of essential oil per 10 drops of the base, and the following are safe during pregnancy: pink, sandalwood, orange, aniseed, juniper, ylang-ylang.
4. After preparing the mixture of the base and essential oil, it is imperative to conduct an allergic test, intensively rubbing the mixture of oils into the elbow area and waiting 15 minutes. If everything is in order and there is no redness and itching, then you can use this mixture as a massage of problem areas.
5. In order to make the process of preventing and treating stretch marks even more comfortable, the finished oil can be mixed with various neutral creams to improve absorption. In some cases, instead of the base, you can even take yogurt or natural kefir. If you add a mixture of essential oil from stretch marks and base to healing clay or to algae, then the result will be an excellent material for wraps for stretch marks.
6. Of course, there are such essential oil crops that pregnant women need to avoid, despite their high efficiency. They are able to increase the tone of the uterine muscles, and even promote premature birth. These include wormwood and sage, parsley and rosemary, fennel and nutmeg. Therefore, in no case should you use these essential oil cultures on your own, even for topical use during pregnancy for the treatment of stretch marks and stretch marks.

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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.