Key Ingredients Combined to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
While it’s possible for some people to lose weight with just diet or exercise, most sources will tell you to combine the two for optimal results. This is exactly the approach we took when deciding which ingredients belonged in our stretch mark cream.
The ReTone Stretch Mark Therapy Kit contains a system of ingredients that are great on their own, but when combined with others deliver ultimate results – faded stretch marks. Both the size and color of your stretch marks will be significantly reduced.
When we set out to answer “How do we reduce the appearance of stretch marks?”, the following ingredients were carefully selected.
Glycolic Acid
What is it?
Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring substance derived from cane sugar.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
Several sources refer to Glycolic Acid as the “holy grail for exfoliation” because of its effectiveness in removing the outermost layer of dead skin cells. With your dead skin cells gone, and live skin cells exposed, your body naturally supports more collagen and elastin production– two key components in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks.
Glycolic Acid
What is it?
Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring substance derived from cane sugar.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
Several sources refer to Glycolic Acid as the “holy grail for exfoliation” because of its effectiveness in removing the outermost layer of dead skin cells. With your dead skin cells gone, and live skin cells exposed, your body naturally supports more collagen and elastin production– two key components in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks.
Hyaluronic Acid
What is it?
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring molecule in your skin and connective tissue. It acts as a cushion and lubrication agent for joints, nerves, hair, skin and eyes.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
A common ingredient in most anti-wrinkle products, hyaluronic acid is known for its capacity to draw and hold moisture. This means it can plump up your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks.
There are multiple forms of hyaluronic acid. ReTone uses the most valuable – low molecular weight hyaluronic acid – because of its small, refined form. It’s size allows it to more easily absorb into the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
What is it?
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring molecule in your skin and connective tissue. It acts as a cushion and lubrication agent for joints, nerves, hair, skin and eyes.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
A common ingredient in most anti-wrinkle products, hyaluronic acid is known for its capacity to draw and hold moisture. This means it can plump up your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks.
There are multiple forms of hyaluronic acid. ReTone uses the most valuable – low molecular weight hyaluronic acid – because of its small, refined form. It’s size allows it to more easily absorb into the skin.
Matrixyl 3000 Protein Complex
What is it?
Matrixyl 3000 Protein Complex is an anti-wrinkle formula developed by manufacturer Sederma.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
This protein complex supports your skin’s metabolism. Your skin’s metabolic rate is quite similar to your digestive metabolic rate. Both slow down over time and both measure how fast your cells are communicating with each other, responding and taking action. When your skin’s metabolic rate is optimal, your cells self-exfoliate and collagen production remains consistent.
Matrixyl 3000 Protein Complex
What is it?
Matrixyl 3000 Protein Complex is an anti-wrinkle formula developed by manufacturer Sederma.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
This protein complex supports your skin’s metabolism. Your skin’s metabolic rate is quite similar to your digestive metabolic rate. Both slow down over time and both measure how fast your cells are communicating with each other, responding and taking action. When your skin’s metabolic rate is optimal, your cells self-exfoliate and collagen production remains consistent.
Allantoin
What is it?
In its organic form, allantoin is found in plants such as sugar beet, comfrey, chamomile, and wheat sprouts.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
Allantoin encourages your skin to shed dead cells and grow new ones, which promotes healthy cell development and prevents dull, sallow skin. It also helps your skin lock in moisture.
Allantoin
What is it?
In its organic form, allantoin is found in plants such as sugar beet, comfrey, chamomile, and wheat sprouts.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
Allantoin encourages your skin to shed dead cells and grow new ones, which promotes healthy cell development and prevents dull, sallow skin. It also helps your skin lock in moisture.
Centella Asiatica
What is it?
Centella Asiatica, also known as gotu kola, is a perennial herb native to China, Japan, India and Indonesia. It produces fan-shaped, green leaves that are harvested for medicinal purposes.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
Centella Asiatica contains chemicals that speed up wound healing. It boosts antioxidant activity at the site of the wound, supporting collagen production and blood circulation. This makes it essential in any good formula for stretch marks and scar reduction.
Centella Asiatica
What is it?
Centella Asiatica, also known as gotu kola, is a perennial herb native to China, Japan, India and Indonesia. It produces fan-shaped, green leaves that are harvested for medicinal purposes.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
Centella Asiatica contains chemicals that speed up wound healing. It boosts antioxidant activity at the site of the wound, supporting collagen production and blood circulation. This makes it essential in any good formula for stretch marks and scar reduction.
CoQ10
What is it?
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is found in every cell of your body. It is used by your cells to produce energy for growth and maintenance. CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, protecting your body from damage caused by harmful molecules.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
CoQ10 can neutralize the effects of the free radicals triggered by sun exposure. In other words, it prevents damage to collagen molecules, and preserves the elasticity of your skin.
CoQ10
What is it?
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is found in every cell of your body. It is used by your cells to produce energy for growth and maintenance. CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, protecting your body from damage caused by harmful molecules.
Why should you want it in your stretch mark cream?
CoQ10 can neutralize the effects of the free radicals triggered by sun exposure. In other words, it prevents damage to collagen molecules, and preserves the elasticity of your skin.
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