Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy Review

Most women would do almost anything to get rid of unsightly stretch marks or at least make them less visible. For this reason companies like Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy have created products that promise to reduce stretch marks. Some companies go so far as to claim their products can prevent stretch marks. Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy does not make this claim. With continued use scars will be softened and skin color and texture will be improved. When Mederma is used as directed every day some results should be seen in as little as one week.

Mederma Ingredients
Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy stays to a short list of ingrediants that work together to produce a desired affect. Mederma combines three simple ingredients in its formula: Cepalin, centella asiatica leaf extract and hyaluronic acid. Cepalin is an onion extract that has been known to soothe inflammation and irritation. It also softens scar tissue and improves skin color and texture. Centella Asiatica is a leaf extract that is known for having anti – aging properties and for being a wound healer. Mederma also contains Hyaluronic acid which is a hydrating agent that keeps skin soft and smooth. Hyaluronic acid is also found in many anti – aging skin care treatments.

Mederma Pros and Cons
Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy may lesson or fade the appearance of recent stretch marks, but will not have much, if any affect on older stretch marks. Some benefit of fading to older stretch marks may be seen after as many as 12 weeks of use, but in some cases no changes were seen at all. However, Mederma will enhance the appearance of the skin and make it more supple. Mederma has been known to aid in softening the skin, making it less likely to show the affects of aging. Skin hydration may also prevent the signs of aging. Since hydration is a component of the cream, it can aid in preventing cracking and scaling associated with dry skin, and the healing component may reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy will not prevent new stretch marks, and may only heal cracked and dry skin for some, and for others, fade and soften recent stretch marks while giving the skin a softer and smoother texture.

Mederma Product Overview
Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy should be used as directed every day. This product promises to improve the appearance of stretch marks by lightening the color and texture of the marks and does not claim to prevent new stretch marks from appearing. This is a product that could be purchased for the benefit of its anti-aging properties, perhaps more than for the fading of stretch marks. To some, the benefit of anti-aging may be the real importance of the product. A positive side note here is that there are no serious or unexpected side affects to consumers. Mederma retails for $39.99 for 5.29 ounce size but can be found for as little as $31.99.