Best Collagen Cream for stretch marks

Stretch marks are a common grouse of pregnancy and post pregnant period. As the name suggests, these marks are developed as a result of the skin stretching and pulling its outer layer. This causes the skin to lose its elasticity and form off coloured ‘stripes’ on the body. Stretch marks can be found anywhere but areas that are more obvious are the thighs, arms, stomach and buttocks.

Over 75% to 90% of pregnant women develop stretch marks over their course of pregnancy and this made the search for the best collagen cream for stretch marks one of the top priorities of post pregnancy. Below are reviews on one of the best selling collagen cream used to combat stretch marks in the market.

1. Palmer’s Massage Cream for Stretch Marks: A Cocoa Butter Dream!
Palmer’s not only smells nice (sweet and creamy!) but also feels great on your skin. The cream smothers on your skin easily and absorbs quickly. Many pregnant women swear by this cream to help them with removing the unsightly stretch marks they get during pregnancy. The collagen cream is applied during the course of pregnancy and tightens the skin in the process. The cream also contains natural properties that would not pose any health dangers to the baby. The cream lightens the stretch marks within 5 applications. The cost of collagen cream is also the lowest among the bunch at less than US$10 for 4.4 oz.

2. Tummy Honey Stretch Mark Solutions Active Prevention System, Butter
This product has been on the market for more than 8 years. It does not boast any fancy new technology- but a plain, simple combination of natural ingredients that was formulated by an exasperated mom trying to get rid of her stretch marks. This award winning product contains no preservative and deeply moisturisers when applied. The cream smells light and fresh and should be applied consistently twice a day. Even though the name suggest it to be applied on the tummy, this cream can be applied anywhere on the body. One of the major grouse of using this cream is that it is greasy and thick. However, within 3 weeks of application, skin feels softer and more nourished. The stretch marks also lightened although no completely gone.

3. Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy Advanced Cream Formula
Mederma brand boasts of a combination of botanical formula as well as a patented skin hydrator that would effectively moisturise and reduce stretch marks at the same time. A recent clinical study found that 80% of its participants found an improvement in their skin texture and a discoloration in the appearance of their stretch marks after 12 weeks of using it. After using it for 4 weeks, I noticed that the area of my stretch marks became softer and a slight fading of the stretch marks. One plus point of this product is its light smell.