Ugh. There are certain things I wish mother nature didn’t throw upon us and stretchmarks are one of those things, for sure. I’ve never been pregnant, but I have fluctuated in weight over the years. Other causes of stretchmarks, include weight gain in obesity, rapid increase in muscle gain from weightlifting, teenage growth spurts and a medication side effect. Stretchmarks can even be hereditary.
These indented streaks are due to the tearing of the dermis when stretched too quickly. They often appear on the stomach, breasts, hips, butt and thighs, oh my! As annoying as they are, there are products available to help reduce and soften the look of stretchmarks. I’m always interested in trying at-home solutions first before delving into the more expensive medical options when it comes to beauty.
Like I said, I’ve never been pregnant, but it doesn’t mean I can’t use products geared towards women who have been. In fact, I feel like I will get more results from a product meant for women who’ve been pregnant. After all, 90% of women say that stretchmarks are a fact of pregnancy. In comes Belli Stretchmark Minimizing Cream.
The Great Stretchmark Minimizer
This premium cream is specially formulated to decrease the appearance of existing stretchmarks of any age. It contains scientifically proven ingredients to reduce stretchmark depth and length. The key ingredients are ginseng which evens out the skin tone and avocado oil which softens and moisturizes the skin.
You must apply the cream twice daily for four weeks, then use once daily until you achieve your desired results. I’ve been using this for a week and I’m already seeing diminished stretchmarks. To be honest, I’m lucky to have a mild case of the stretchmarks right now. Most importantly, this cream is safe for nursing women (LactMed screened), OB/GYN & dermatologist recommended, allergy tested, paraben-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free and contains no dyes or fragrances.
Belli is available for $49 online at BelliSkincare.com and with fine retailers, including buybuyBABY and ULTA.com.