Anti Stretchmark Cream
Prevention is absolutely the best measure you can take against stretchmarks. Stretchmarks from bodybuilding and pregnancy are common so if you strength train or are pregnant, you want to start using anti stretchmark cream right away. The active ingredient in an anti stretchmark cream is glycolic acid, also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acid. The acid works to prevent stretch marks by speeding up the skin's rejuvenation process. Since only the healthy, softer layer of the skin is exposed, there is little chance that stretchmarks will appear.
Skin specialist Dr. Michelle Copeland offers a line of skin treatment products including a cream that is beneficial for preventing stretchmarks. You use the cream as you would any lotion for your face. Another benefit of using a product that contains alpha hydroxy acids is that products usually provide varying strengths. Dr. Copeland's AHA Skin Smoothing Cream is available in a variety of strength. Dr. Copeland has a cream with a lower concentration of alpha hydroxy that will work more slowly. It is a good idea, however, to start with a low concentration until you know exactly how your skin will react to the product. Dr. Copeland's anti stretchmark cream has the added benefit of containing more than one active ingredient. Kojic acid and vitamins work with the alpha hydroxyl acid to rejuvenate your skin.
