Stretch
marks - or striae, as they are also referred to - are formed when underlying
tissue expands faster than the covering skin layers, which basically causes
small tears to develop within the epidermal surface. As these tears begin to
heal again, scar tissue develops, creating the dreaded, often rather unsightly
scars known as stretch marks.
Some
women may begin to show tendencies of developing stretch marks when reaching
puberty, others may not experience any problems until they become pregnant.
Others still may not be affected at all.
Prevention is better than Cure
In
essence, stretch marks are basically scars - and as scar tissue can be extremely
difficult to reduce/ remove completely once formed, it is obviously better to
prevent stretch marks from occurring in the first place. Revitol Stretch Mark Cream does so with the help of a special formula consisting of natural
ingredients, including:
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Olea europeae isolates (10% Squalene Oil)
- Grapefruit Seed Extract
- DL-Penthenol
- Aloe Vera (aloe barbadenis) Extract
Each
ingredient of Revitol Stretch Mark Cream serves a specific purpose within the
prevention of stretch marks. The following gives a brief overview of what these
ingredients achieve.
Olea europeae isolates (10% Squalene Oil) - Extracted from olive oil,
squalene oil has highly effective regenerative properties when applied to the
skin. Protecting and stimulating the skin's surface, this is one of Revitol
Stretch Mark Cream's most important ingredients, as it assists in the healing
process of scars.
Vitamin E - Added to the squalene oil after extraction, Vitamin E deeply
penetrates skin and promotes skin regeneration (new skin cell growth).
Vitamin A Palmitate - This also promotes growth of new skin cells.
Vitamin D3 - Equally important to skin cell production, Vitamin D is
naturally produced within the skin's outer layers when exposed to sunlight. It
is added because modern life styles mean most people do not get sufficient sun
onto their skin in order to produce the necessary quantity of Vitamin D3 to
maintain healthy skin.
DL-Penthenol - Another name for pro-vitamin B5, this ingredient improves
lower and upper skin layers' structures, assisting in the reduction of existing
stretch marks.
Aloe Vera (aloe barbadenis) Extract - Known and used in skin care for
centuries, Aloe Vera can be found in most skin care products to some extent. It
moisturises skin and is helpful in the reduction of scars.
Grapefruit Seed Extract - This extract is highly important within Revitol
Stretch Mark Cream, because it assists in overall health of the skin, promotes
elastin production and subsequently strengthens the skin. Elastin - as the name
suggests - is not only responsible for skin strength, but skin elasticity.
Increased production of this natural component therefore improves the overall
condition of skin and enables it to 'spring' back into its original appearance
after being stretched through pregnancy, for instance.
Summary
Revitol Stretch Mark Cream is formulated to prevent stretch marks by assisting general
skin health and promoting formation of necessary compounds keeping skin strong
and elastic. Highly effective in preventing stretch marks in the first place,
it is also useful in reducing marks that have already formed.
