How to Prevent Stretch Marks?

• Stretch Marks are never 100% preventable, but there are steps that can be taken to decrease the risk of suffering.
• Maintain a healthy weight – gaining weight at a fast rate is one of the biggest factors causing stretch marks.
• Gain weight steadily during pregnancy.
• Look after the skin – keep it hydrated and moisturised.

Encouraging patients to use an effective Stretch Mark prevention treatment with clinically proven results will significantly reduce the risk of Stretch Marks.

SilDerm™ for Stretch Mark Prevention Oil has been developed by medical professionals to prevent Stretch Marks. Stretch Marks occur in the majority of women when pregnant and are a result of the stretching of the skin. SilDerm™ for Stretch Mark Prevention Oil is the only clinically proven treatment for preventing Stretch Marks.

Cocoa butter and some oil based products have been rumoured to help prevent Stretch Marks, but there is no evidence to support these ingredients. In fact, two studies have even shown that cocoa butter is not helpful.^5,6

After reviewing the published medical research, the Doctor's at SilDerm™ have identified an effective topical treatment. In a stringent clinical study of over eighty women, a combination of three ingredients was shown to significantly decrease both the risk and the severity of Stretch Marks.

The treatment was applied daily to each of the high-risk areas: the abdomen, breasts, thighs, and buttocks.

SilDerm™ for Stretch Mark Prevention Oil, contains several unique, safe and effective ingredients that have been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of Stretch Marks.

GOTU KOLA: an extract from the Centella asiatica plant that stimulate fibroblast cells to produce collagen

TOCOPHEROL: natural vitamin E—a strong antioxidant that helps prevent tissue damage.

All the ingredients in SilDerm™ for Stretch Mark Prevention Oil have been screened for use in Pregnancy.

Uncontrollable Risk Factors:

Skin Type

your risk is higher if you have fair skin¹

Maternal Age

your risk is higher if you are a teenager or young mother^2,3,4

Family History

your risk is higher if Stretch Marks run in your family^1,3,4

Prior History

your risk is higher if you had prior Stretch Marks during puberty¹

Controllable Risk Factors:

Weight Gain

your risk is lower if you avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy^2,4

Hydration

your risk is lower if you drink eight glasses of water each day³

References:

1. Chang AL, Agredano YZ, Kimball AB. Risk factors associated with striae gravidarum. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.2004;51(6):881-5
2. Atwal GS, Manku LK, Griffiths CE, Polson DW. Striae gravidarum in primiparae. British Journal of Dermatology. 2006;155(5):965-9.
3. J-Orh R, Titapant V, Chuenwattana P, Tontisirin P. Prevalence and associated factors for striae gravidarum. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand.2008;91(4):445-51.
4. Osman H, Rubeiz N, Tamim H, Nassar AH. Risk factors for the development of striae gravidarum. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2007;196(1):62.e1-5.
5. Buchanan K, Fletcher HM, Reid M. Prevention of striae gravidarum with cocoa butter cream. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2009; Sep. 28.
6. Osman H, Usta IM, Rubeiz N, Abu-Rustum R, Charara I, Nassar AH. Cocoa butter lotion for prevention of striae gravidarum: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. British Journal of Obstetics and Gynecology. 2008; Aug;115(9):1138-42.
7. Mallol J, Belda MA, Costa D, Noval A, Sola M. Prophylaxis of striae gravidarum with a topical formulation. A double blind trial.International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 1991;13:51-57.