Mustela cream for the prevention of stretch marks

What is Mustela cream?

Mustela is a cream for the prevention of stretch marks, produced by the French company of the same name. The latter mainly produces cosmetics for pregnant women: lotions, gels, creams and balms. That is why the described product is more suitable for women who are expecting a child.

Interestingly, the word “Mustela” is translated from Latin as “weasel.”

Mustela cream has a pleasant, barely noticeable floral scent. The product has a white color and dense texture. This means that the product is quite greasy. As a rule, the cream is produced in a tube, the volume of which is 150 or 250 ml.

Mustela cream is available in tubes

Compound

The main active ingredients of Mustela cream are:

• Ethylhexyl cocoate and alkyl malate. Intensively softens the treated area.
• Butylene glycol. Forms a protective film on the surface of the area lubricated with cream, and also maintains the water balance of the skin.
• Beeswax. It is the basis of the cream.
• Lauret-23. Helps other components of the cream penetrate the tissue better.
• Galactoarabinan. This substance is extracted from larch. Galactoarabinan is a natural stimulator of collagen fiber production.
• Glyceryl caprylate. The substance is extracted from coconut oil. Glyceryl caprylate retains liquid on the surface of the treated area and also protects the skin from aggressive factors of the world around us (wind, dust, etc.).
• Xanthan gum. Helps moisturize dermal cells.
• Cetyl palmitate. Cools the lubricated surface and effectively fights inflammation.
• Agar-agar. Extracted from algae and is a natural thickener. Nourishes and moisturizes skin cells, and also reduces the sensitivity of areas lubricated with cream.
• Zinc gluconate. Increases the turgor of the treated areas and also normalizes the hydrobalance of the skin surface.
• Pentylene Glycol. Natural moisturizer.
• Cold pressed sunflower oil. Intensively nourishes skin cells.
• Lupeol. Activates the production of collagen fibers. The latter create a strong frame, due to which the skin becomes denser, and therefore less prone to the appearance of stretch marks.
• Shea Butter. Promotes intensive softening of the treated surface. In addition, the oil nourishes the skin and restores its water-fat balance.
• Avocado protein hydrolyzate. Rejuvenates, nourishes, moisturizes and soothes the treated area of ​​the body.
• Japanese Sophora. Helps slow down skin aging and prevents early aging of its cells.
• White lupine seed extract. Has a pronounced antioxidant effect when applied to the skin.
• Tocopherol. Promotes rapid healing of damaged skin areas.

Effectiveness in the fight against stretch marks

Cosmetic products against white and pink stripes on the body are divided into two main groups: masking and warning. Mustela treats it like the second one. It should be understood that it is impossible to completely overcome stretch marks with creams, since the unpleasant formations are similar in nature to scars. However, Mustela, due to its preventive effect, prevents the appearance of new stripes on the body.

Cost and places of purchase

The price of Mustela cream is quite high - 1000 rubles for 150 ml of product. For 250 ml you will pay 1400–1500 rubles. Due to the considerable cost, it is necessary to understand that the product should be purchased exclusively in pharmacies or on the official website of the product manufacturer.

Advantages

The cosmetic product has a number of positive qualities:

• gives the expectant mother a feeling of comfort;
• stimulates the formation of natural collagen and elastin;
• nourishes and moisturizes;
• eliminates itching that occurs during the formation of stretch marks;
• eliminates irritation and soothes the skin;
• strengthens the epidermis;
• launches skin regeneration processes in damaged areas and renews cells in healthy areas of the skin.

Rules of application

When using Mustela cream, follow the basic rules described below:

• Apply the product to the area of ​​stretch marks several times a day. It is advisable to do this in the morning immediately after waking up and in the evening before going to bed. When applying, try to use massage movements to further increase blood circulation.

  When applying Mustela cream, follow the massage lines

• Apply the product to problem areas or those areas of the body that are most prone to stretch marks (stomach, chest and thighs).
• Use the cream on a regular basis, if desired, take breaks several times a year for 1–2 weeks.

Contraindications and side effects

Mustela cream for the prevention of stretch marks has no contraindications. However, in some cases, an allergic reaction to the components of a cosmetic product may occur. Individual intolerance can be recognized by itching, small rashes and/or redness in the area treated with the cream. If you continually use a product that causes an allergy, your skin condition may worsen. To prevent this from happening, before using Mustela, do a test following the suggested points:

1. Apply a small amount of product to the inside of your wrist.
2. Observe the treated area throughout the day. If there are no signs of an allergic reaction, feel free to use the product in the area where stretch marks are expected to form. However, keep in mind that you should try to treat small areas first. If there is no discomfort during the first week of use, you can move on to larger areas of skin.

Other drugs from the Mustela brand

In addition to the cream, the manufacturer recommends purchasing a special intensive gel against stretch marks. The product must be used during the first three postpartum months. Apply the gel twice a day to existing stretch marks. However, according to customers, it can be used even during pregnancy.

According to representatives, the gel significantly reduces the number of stretch marks, soothes and strengthens the skin, improves its appearance and accelerates the process of tissue restoration.

The product is packaged in a 75 ml tube and has a dispenser for ease of application. The composition of the gel is the same as that of the cream, only it contains copper gluconate, algae extract and vitamin B5, which is necessary to prevent the appearance of new stretch marks, to accelerate tissue regeneration.

However, the gel is also not recommended for use on C-section scars.

Table: advantages and disadvantages of Mustela cream

Prevention is the best remedy for stretch marks during pregnancy

In the morning -

If you use an oil- or lanolin-based skin moisturizer for stretch marks throughout pregnancy, you can reduce the stress on collagen fibers caused by excessive stretching of the skin. This cream for stretch marks during pregnancy will actually help somewhat reduce the risk of their occurrence.

During the day -

Constantly moisturizing your skin from the inside is another way to prevent stretch marks. Sufficient intake of clean water internally (6-8 glasses per day), plus a well-chosen moisturizer for stretch marks - reviews indicate that the number and size of stretch marks are sharply reduced

In the evening -

Every evening, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy, it is best to apply a regenerating cream for stretch marks during pregnancy, which restores collagen in the skin. The main components in such a cream should be antioxidants, vitamins A, E, C and B5, as well as hyaluronic acid.

Such products will allow you to very quickly and with good results restore damaged collagen matrices at night. At night, new collagen is produced, which restores skin thickness and strength. These properties of the skin help prevent stretch marks because the stronger the collagen fibers in the skin, the greater the tensile force that can be applied to it without any damage to the collagen fibers.

Reviews

From the very beginning of pregnancy, I started preventing stretch marks, since they need to be dealt with in advance, so to speak, to prepare the skin. From the fourth month, after reading reviews, going through a bunch of options, I bought Mustela cream. The texture is pleasant, it is consumed economically. Two large tubes were enough for my entire pregnancy, despite the fact that I applied it twice a day after a shower, and sometimes in the last months I got up at night and rubbed my stomach because it was so itchy. I smeared everything: thighs, stomach, chest. The main thing is to take it a little at a time, otherwise it kind of rolls off a little, but I wouldn’t call it a drawback. My skin is prone to stretch marks, because from a young age I had a couple of stretch marks on my thighs, when I gained a little weight at one time. But using this cream throughout my pregnancy, I didn’t get a single stretch mark. After giving birth, I still applied the remains at home, the skin quickly returned to normal

marysabell23

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After reading numerous reviews and reviews, I settled on Mustela stretch mark prevention cream. I have been using it since the second month of pregnancy, mainly for the abdomen and chest area. Very pleasant smell and consistency of the cream. It is quickly absorbed and the skin after use is very soft and velvety. The quality of the skin has improved, it has become smoother and more nourished. A 150 ml package was enough for 7 months of daily use. After giving birth, not a single stretch mark appeared, I am glad that I chose this cream.

VolginaO

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In the third month of pregnancy, I began to develop stretch marks on my breasts. I purchased Mustela double-action cream, as it fights existing stretch marks and prevents their appearance. The smell is pleasant and once it is absorbed the skin feels really well hydrated. I can’t say anything about stretch marks... on the chest they keep getting bigger and bigger... Mustela double action cream failed my expectations. I use it only occasionally...for prevention, but I fight stretch marks with other methods.

Presley

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I used Mustela cream for 9 months during pregnancy, starting from three months, from the moment my belly began to grow. Throughout my entire pregnancy, I didn’t see a single stretch mark on my body! I used this cream and was happy, I thought it would help me and after childbirth my skin would be even. But when she gave birth and looked at her belly with tears(((it was terrible((all covered in blue stretch marks. Probably when the belly was big, the skin was stretched and you couldn’t see them, but after giving birth the skin returned to its size and they are noticeable become.

Olga Babushkina

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Mustela is one of the most expensive anti-stretch mark creams. At the same time, the effectiveness of the product in the fight against existing formations leaves much to be desired. But as a preventative cream, Mustela works well. The main advantage of the product is the complete absence of contraindications. However, do not forget to check the product for individual intolerance to avoid itching, redness and other manifestations of an allergic reaction.

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Cream for stretch marks during pregnancy: which one to choose

Many manufacturers produce their own best anti-stretch mark cream, promising 100% results. In fact, not a single cream for stretch marks during pregnancy - reviews and studies show this - can be guaranteed to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. Because too many factors simultaneously influence their appearance. This and...

• genetic factors (skin type and its structure, hormonal levels),
• nutritional habits and rate of weight gain,
• medications taken,
• current skin condition (age and moisture level).

So that you understand how important the current condition of the skin is - the degree of hydration of the dermal layer of the skin (while the skin is stretched) is an extremely important point, because The degree of hydration of collagen and elastin fibers directly depends on the amount of moisture in the dermis. The less their hydration, the less these fibers can stretch/contract, i.e. their elasticity is lost. First of all, this is what increases the risk of rupture of collagen fibers in the dermis.

The principle of action of creams for stretch marks -

Most stretch mark creams consist of natural oils, silicones, glycerin and vitamins, plus numerous chemical components.

Creams based on natural oils - most creams for stretch marks affect only the surface layer of the skin (epidermis), which consists of keratinocytes of varying degrees of maturation. Natural oils consist mainly of phospholipids and fatty acids. Moreover, the intercellular substance of the epidermis consists of the same components. Thus, natural oils penetrate well through the intercellular substance, because lipids and fatty acids are highly soluble in lipids and fatty acids.

But the basal layer of the epidermis (it is adjacent to the dermis) contains a lot of water, through which lipids can no longer penetrate, because lipids do not dissolve in water. Thus, natural oils penetrate only to the depth of the epidermis, saturating it with phospholipids, fatty acids, and vitamins. This leads...

• firstly, an increase in the content of phospholipids and fatty acids in the intercellular substance increases the so-called hydrophobic layer, which prevents the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin. Due to this, the water content slightly increases, including in the dermis, which is most important.

• secondly, the vitamins in the oils stimulate metabolic processes and the rate of cell division, which increases the number of layers of epidermal cells. Increasing the thickness of the epidermis also leads to an increase in the hydrophobic layer, which further reduces moisture evaporation.

Silicones and glycerin - silicones (dimethicone) and glycerin have the same hydrophobic effect, which also prevent the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin. However, studies have shown that long-term use of silicones leads to negative consequences.

Vitamins in creams for stretch marks - vitamins included in creams for stretch marks mainly stimulate metabolic processes in the epidermis, which causes an acceleration in the division and maturation of cells in the basal layer of the epidermis, which leads to an increase in cell layers. The thicker the epidermis, the greater its hydrophobic properties, which means less moisture will evaporate from the surface of the skin.

Hydrolyzed proteins and hyaluronic acid - some products contain hydrolyzed proteins (peptides), but they are also not absorbed into the dermis, but work in the epidermis, retaining moisture in it. Hyaluronic acid in some products also works to increase hydration. If it is high molecular weight, then it forms a film on the surface of the skin and prevents moisture evaporation. If it is low molecular weight, then it is absorbed into the dermis, which significantly increases its hydration with water.

Thus, almost all the components that are used in creams for stretch marks affect only the epidermis and have virtually no effect on the dermis, where collagen fibers rupture when stretch marks occur. Below we will look at the most common remedies for stretch marks, which are usually used by women for prevention...

Bepantol emulsion for stretch marks –

We consider this product to be the best to date. The main active component of Bepantol is the substance “dexpanthenol”, which, upon penetration into skin cells, is converted into pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). Other active ingredients are: centella extract, glycerin, olive oil, vitamins A, D and E. This product does not contain preservatives, dyes, parabens, it is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. German quality.

Bepantol emulsion for stretch marks - reviews confirm that the drug moisturizes well, promotes rapid regeneration of damaged skin, and also normalizes intracellular metabolism. With constant use, the skin will be firm, hydrated, elastic and soft. Can be used throughout pregnancy. Bepantol emulsion for stretch marks - the price for a 150 ml tube will be from 1100 to 1200 rubles.

Cream Bepanten for stretch marks –

Bepanten cream for stretch marks is also produced in Germany and is registered as a medicine. Its main component (like Bepantol) is also “dexpanthenol”, which, upon penetration into skin cells, is converted into pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). In addition, the cream contains such excellent moisturizing components as lanolin and DL-pantolactone. Bepanten cream for stretch marks – price per 30 g tube. will be 500 rubles, per tube 100 grams. – from 900 rubles.

It should be noted that the manufacturer clearly indicates the concentration of dexpanthenol in the cream (5%), which is the effective concentration. Other manufacturers of creams for stretch marks do not indicate concentrations at all. Bepanten cream perfectly moisturizes the skin, and the feeling of moisture remains after a single use - for the whole day. In general, this is also an excellent remedy for stretch marks, but the form of Bepanten in the form of an emulsion is still slightly more preferable.

Vichy stretch mark cream –

Vichy stretch mark cream is based on Vichy thermal water; the cream also contains glycerin, a little Bassia, silicon, tocopherol and hydroxyproline. The cream is well absorbed and has a soft, non-greasy consistency. Does not contain fragrances or alcohol, and is hypoallergenic. Vichy cream for stretch marks moisturizes the skin quite well. Can be used from the 4th month of pregnancy.

Glycerin and oils moisturize the surface layer of the skin, creating a hydrophobic layer that prevents the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin. But hydroxyproline is an amino acid that is part of collagen. The penetration of hydroxyproline into the dermis can indeed somewhat stimulate collagen synthesis. In our opinion, this is a worthy cream, and with a higher degree of preventive effectiveness than most others. Vichy stretch mark cream 200 ml costs from 1,300 rubles.

Mom comfort cream for stretch marks –

Mama Comfort cream for stretch marks contains the following ingredients: Reguo-stretch herbal complex (which includes green coffee oil, extracts of fucus, green tea, horsetail, ivy, nettle and meadowsweet), as well as panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid (Fig. 13). The manufacturer mentions that the Reguo-stretch complex supposedly restores damaged structures of collagen and elastin fibers.

Composition analysis – vegetable oils should undoubtedly moisturize the skin, but only its superficial epidermal layer, because oils practically do not penetrate into the dermis. The Reguo-stretch complex is naturally an advertising ploy. Take any known components and call this combination with any beautiful phrase in order to use this incomprehensible name in advertising. And in fact, plant components are not able to restore protein structures (collagen and elastin fibers) in the skin, as the manufacturer claims.

In addition, the cream contains hyaluronic acid (HA), although it is known for its moisturizing properties, but the manufacturer did not write whether it is high or low molecular weight, and also did not write its concentration. The recommended concentration of HA for moisturizers for daily skin care is from 0.1%. And for deeply moisturizing products - from 0.5 to 1.5%. Considering that the manufacturer put HA almost in last place in the composition, this means that there is very, very little of it there.

Only products with low molecular weight hyaluronic acid in a concentration of 0.5 to 1.5% can deeply moisturize the dermis and increase the hydration of collagen fibers with water (and, accordingly, skin elasticity). Products with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid moisturize only the epidermis, which will make the skin soft, and nothing more.

Mom comfort cream for stretch marks - reviews say that this is just a good cream for superficial moisturizing of the skin, i.e. for daily skin care, because... there are simply no significant concentrations of vitamins and other substances here. The manufacturer writes that it can be used throughout pregnancy. Mom comfort cream for stretch marks - the price for a 175 ml tube will be 350-500 rubles.

Sanosan cream for stretch marks –

Sanosan cream for stretch marks has mostly positive reviews. The manufacturer on the front side of the package indicated natural ingredients - jojoba oil, hibiscus seed extract, but in fact this product also contains a lot of chemicals. According to the manufacturer: can be used throughout pregnancy. Sanosan cream for stretch marks - the price for 100 ml is 350-550 rubles.

Reviews note that Sanosan cream for stretch marks has a fairly thick consistency, so it takes a very long time to be absorbed, but that is precisely why it is very economical. Reviews noted the presence of a persistent perfumed odor in the cream. It is also worth noting that all components are able to moisturize only the most superficial layer of the skin (epidermis), so this cream should be considered only as a product for daily skin care, and not a specialized cream for stretch marks.

Mustela cream for stretch marks –

Mustela for stretch marks from French, shea butter, Japanese sophora extract, hydrolyzed soy and avocado proteins. Mustela for stretch marks - price from 2000 rubles (per tube 150 ml).

Analysis of the composition and instructions for use - the unknown “Elastoregulator®” complex (the contents of which are not disclosed at all) is alarming. Most likely, this term was used to describe a combination of several components of the cream, simply to be used in advertising. After all, the term elastoregulator hints that the cream apparently affects collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis.

In addition, when studying the manufacturer’s website, one immediately notices the low quality of the evidence of effectiveness provided: clinical studies by the manufacturer were conducted on only 26 women, 96% of whom did not develop stretch marks. We consider this result to be drawn, because Independent studies of stretch mark creams have shown their effectiveness to be just above placebo.

Moreover, the methodology of independent studies was much more objective, and included a comparison of control groups, where women used creams for stretch marks with active ingredients, used creams for stretch marks without active ingredients (placebo), and a group of women who did not use anything at all. The manufacturer of Mustella cream used only a survey methodology, with no complete understanding of how these women were selected for this study.

We believe that the cream should really moisturize the skin well, but only its surface layers. Natural vegetable oils can penetrate no deeper than the epidermis, as well as hydrolyzed proteins (peptides) from soy and avocado. Peptides increase the hydration of the epidermis, and oils create a hydrophobic layer that prevents the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin, which also to some extent increases its moisture content.

Cream for stretch marks 9 months –

The cream for stretch marks 9 months is made on the basis of silicone and contains hydrolysates of soy and elastin, wheat germ oil, shea butter, jojoba, grapefruit, Echinacea purpurea, glycerin and other components (Fig. 19).
It is somewhat confusing that almost all the main active components are listed at the end of the list, which indicates a low percentage of their content. The most moisturizing ingredients contain glycerin, silicone (dimethicone) and shea butter. All components well moisturize the surface layer of the skin, the epidermis, creating a hydrophobic layer in it that prevents the skin from evaporating moisture. The components of the cream cannot affect the dermis in any way.

9 months cream for stretch marks reviews say that this cream is a good preventative against stretch marks, which very well moisturizes and restores the skin, making it firm and elastic. Cream for 9 months against stretch marks, the price for a 150 ml tube is 300-450 rubles.

Avent cream for stretch marks –

Avent cream for stretch marks contains natural shea butter, papaya, sweet almond, and plant extracts of algae (Fig. 21). As can already be seen from the composition, the oil will well moisturize the surface layer of the skin, giving it elasticity and firmness. Natural vegetable oils do not penetrate into the dermis. Accordingly, this cream (like most others) also works on the principle of moisturizing the epidermis and creating a hydrophobic layer in it that prevents the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin.

Avent cream for stretch marks also contains mineral oil, which is a petroleum product (and there is a lot of it in the cream). This is somewhat confusing, because... Mineral oils actually destroy the natural vegetable oils that are listed as the active ingredients of this cream. Based on the composition, the effectiveness for the prevention of stretch marks is somehow questionable, most likely it is just a moisturizer for daily skin care. Avent stretch mark cream price for 200 ml will be about 600-800 rubles.

Weleda oil and olive oil for stretch marks during pregnancy –

Natural oils: coconut, castor, almond, cocoa, shea butter, avocado, etc. – moisturize the surface layer of the skin (epidermis) quite well. Their disadvantage is that they are not absorbed very well, leaving a greasy film on the surface of the skin. Natural oils work only due to the fact that they increase the hydrophobic properties of the epidermis, i.e. they will prevent the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin.

Oil for stretch marks during pregnancy - reviews say that the skin will look more elastic and moisturized, especially if you combine the application of oil with a daily 15-minute massage in a circular motion. Massage movements tone the skin very well, increase blood circulation, and promote elasticity. But it should be noted that any oil for stretch marks during pregnancy will also work in combination with massage.

• Olive oil for stretch marks during pregnancy: reviews... of course, olive oil contains many nutrients and antioxidants, but it is not purified from all impurities that impede absorption and cause unpleasant odors when the oil oxidizes.
  Several years ago, a study was conducted involving 50 women using olive oil for stretch marks during pregnancy 2 times a day. The results were compared with a control group that did not use any pregnancy oil for stretch marks. The study found that olive oil only slightly reduced the overall incidence of stretch marks compared to the control group. The effect was noticeable only in that the resulting stretch marks were slightly smaller in size.

• Weleda oil for stretch marks: reviews... Weleda oil for stretch marks is made on the basis of sweet almond oil, with the addition of wheat germ oil, vitamins A, D, E, jojoba oil, arnica and some other components.
  Weleda oil for stretch marks has a good composition that allows you to maintain the surface layers of the skin in good condition. By using it (especially together with massage), you will achieve good skin hydration. The manufacturer of Weleda oil promises that with regular use, stretch marks lighten, decrease in size and disappear. However, over time, stretch marks, even without any oil, eventually lighten, decrease in size and become less noticeable. How much this process is accelerating is unknown. Weleda oil for stretch marks price per 100 ml – from 1300 rubles.

Clearvin for stretch marks –

The cream contains vitamin E, sesame oil, herbal and plant extracts. Clearvin cream for stretch marks, reviews note that it consists only of herbal ingredients, however, this is not true (Fig. 25). If you look at the full composition, you can see that the cream contains a lot of chemicals, and EDTA can even cause skin irritation. In any case, it can only be used after the first trimester of pregnancy.

Clearvin cream for stretch marks, as the manufacturer claims, fights scars, scars, age spots and stretch marks. However, judging by the reviews, the moisturizing effect is quite modest, but this cream fights well against age spots on the skin, i.e. has bleaching properties. Clearvin cream for stretch marks, price per 25 g tube is about 100 rubles.

Pasjel cream for stretch marks –

Pasjel cream for stretch marks - reviews on the Internet are full of claims about its effectiveness in eliminating stretch marks, as well as scars and scars. This cream from Thailand consists of Asian centella extract, vitamin E, collagen, retinol (vitamin A), melanin, Gotu Kola extract and other “magic” ingredients (Fig. 26). A cream with this composition should not be used at all by pregnant women.

In addition, none of the ingredients listed by the manufacturer are capable of not only getting rid of stretch marks, but also properly moisturizing the skin. In addition, this remedy simply cannot be an effective remedy for scars and scars, while already formed scars and scars cannot be treated with creams at all.

Well, in general, this “miracle cream” is not certified at all, and therefore is sold only via the Internet. This product, like Thai toothpastes, has a cheap cost, and therefore they are actively resold on the Internet with a markup of 500 to 800%. The purchase price of such a cream in Thailand is most likely no more than 300 rubles. Pasjel cream for stretch marks - price on the Internet is about 2500 rubles (per 50 g jar).

Shilajit for stretch marks -

There is a lot of talk among people about the healing properties of mumiyo, that this organic-mineral product, containing a large amount of various vitamins and microelements, helps to cope with many health problems, including skin problems. In fact, these are basically all myths that have nothing to do with reality.

Shilajit for stretch marks - reviews show that this remedy cannot in any way help prevent their appearance or reduce their size. In addition, applying it to the skin causes it to turn dark brown, which is difficult to wash off. Not to mention the specific persistent smell.

Badyaga for stretch marks -

Badyaga is a dried and crushed sea sponge, its main purpose is to treat bruises and contusions. The mechanism of its action is very simple: due to numerous micro-injuries of the skin, it very well improves blood circulation at the site of exposure.

Badyaga for stretch marks - reviews show that it is simply useless for stretch marks. Its mechanism of action and effects simply cannot help either prevent stretch marks or reduce existing stretch marks. In addition, Badyaga has a number of side effects that cause allergic reactions, itching, rash, redness, and therefore it is best not to use it at all during pregnancy.