Why Paraben-Free Stretch Mark Cream Is Best

It can be tough to find a good, paraben-free stretch mark cream. Unfortunately, many stretch mark creams and cosmetics that you’ll find in the market contain parabens.

Unfortunately, this information is often written in fine print, which you probably don’t look at closely. (To be fair, almost no one does!)

While it may be accepted outside of pregnancy and breastfeeding, it’s essential to pay close attention to the treatment products, especially during pregnancy. This is because harmful chemicals you ingest or absorb can easily pass to your baby through the placenta.

When choosing a stretch mark cream, the first thing you should do is to make sure that it’s paraben-free. If you’d like to learn about our paraben-free stretch mark cream, click here to skip to a later section of this article!

Why are parabens dangerous?

Let’s start by introducing what parabens are. Parabens are antimicrobial agents used as preservatives to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.

If parabens are used frequently, this could lead to:

Damaged DNA in infants. Parabens can cause damage to infants’ DNA, which could result in birth defects.
Excess hormones in babies. Parabens are estrogenic and mimic estrogen in the body. Therefore, frequent use of products with parabens can result in excess estrogen in the baby’s body, which can potentially cause cancer, endometriosis, and thyroid disorders.
Abnormalities in infant growth. Parabens can cause your child to be obese. This was supported by a study of 520 children whose mothers had used 95% paraben-containing products during pregnancy.
Breast milk lacks nutritional value. A study showed that breastfeeding mothers who used products containing parabens before and during pregnancy had traces of parabens in their breast milk, affecting the quality of their breast milk.

Additionally, parabens can also settle inside the body for long periods. In these situations, they can pose a long-term risk to your health and the health of your baby.

Parabens clearly aren’t safe for you, especially during pregnancy. If you’re looking to deal with stretch marks (or prevent them from appearing at all!), it’s best to find a Paraben-free Stretch Mark Cream to stay away from harmful toxins.

A paraben-free stretch mark cream specially made for you

To help you deal with stretch marks without exposing yourself to parabens, we created a stretch mark cream that is paraben-free, alcohol-free, and free of phthalates.

Apart from being free of parabens and toxins, our Mama’s Choice Stretch Mark Cream is enriched with natural ingredients such as Lipobelle™ Soyaglycone, aloe vera, shea butter, and olive oil, and jojoba oil.

It helps you:

Fade and prevent stretch marks
Relieve itching skin
Cool and moisturize your skin

Here’s how our ingredients work!

Lipobelle™ Soyaglycone

You probably haven’t heard of Lipobelle™ Soyaglycone before. That’s because it’s one of the latest biochemical innovations derived from soybean! It helps boost your skin thickness by 12% and promotes collagen building to repair damaged skin and fade stretch marks.

Aloe vera

You’ve probably used (or eaten) aloe vera before and know about its cooling effect. We decided to put aloe vera in to help you deal with itching during pregnancy (By the way, itching can be a sign that stretch marks are about to appear!)

Shea butter

Shea butter is extracted from the fruit of the African Shea tree. It’s packed with vitamins and nutrients to soften your skin and prevent wrinkles (and stretch marks!) from forming.

Olive oil

As a natural, non-greasy antioxidant, olive oil is excellent at protecting your skin against aging and damage while keeping the texture of the cream smooth and non-oily.

Jojoba oil

Our jojoba oil comes from the jojoba shrub, a bush native to Mexico and parts of the United States. It doesn’t evaporate like other water-based moisturizers, which means it can provide longer-lasting moisturization to your skin. Jojoba oil is also filled with minerals and antioxidants to protect your skin.

If you’re in the second trimester and looking to prevent stretch marks, this ingredient will be really effective for you!

Remember what we shared earlier about Aloe Vera and Lipobelle™ Soyaglycone? By using our cream to build collagen and absorb antioxidants, you can reduce the risk of stretch marks appearing too! 🙂

How to use our paraben-free stretch mark cream

Here’s how we recommend you use the stretch mark cream of your choice:

Massage the cream across your belly and any other vulnerable areas every morning and night (If you’re doing this preventively, we suggest the hips and thighs as well)
Massage in a circular motion to promote good blood flow
Make sure to massage gently on your belly for safety
Begin applying stretch mark cream from the second trimester, and continue for at least 6 months after pregnancy

In conclusion…

Stretch mark cream is a pretty significant pick-me-up for any stage of pregnancy. So whether it’s to fade your stretch marks or protect yourself from them, we recommend that you get yourself a good, paraben-free stretch mark cream.

If you’re keen on getting one for multiple purposes, including preventing stretch marks and relieving itching, try out our Mama’s Choice Stretch Mark Cream, which is paraben-free and enriched with some of the best natural ingredients.