Stretch Off - Review
As mothers, we all know too well about stretch marks but did you know that both sexes can be affected by them? Yes, really.
Stretch marks appear as purplish, whitish or reddish linear, long, narrow streaks, stripes or lines that develop on the skin. They are usually a result of rapid weight gain, weight lifting, pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts and medical conditions. Eventually, they may fade, but may not totally disappear. You may condition the skin before and after to further improve the aesthetic look of the affected areas. There are many products available to assist you in this task.
This a review of just one of them, Stretch Off, which comes in a dual-action formula (gel and cream). This remedy repairs the harmful damage caused by stretch marks. We will provide information on stretch marks, causes, and treatments.
What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks (also called striae distensae or striae gravidarum) develop in the middle layer (dermis) of the skin when there is constant stretching. As a result, the skin cannot bounce back after a period of intense growth, then the layer tears, leaving stretch marks.
Stretch marks appear as purplish, whitish or reddish linear, long, narrow streaks, stripes or lines that develop on the skin, depending on your skin color and pigmentation. They are usually a result of rapid weight gain, obesity, weight lifting, pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts and medical conditions (for example: Cushing’s syndrome or Marfan syndrome). (1) Anyone can develop stretch marks, although they tend to affect more women than men. The most common areas affected are the stomach, breasts, hips, buttocks, thighs, upper arms, and lower back.
Stretch marks are not considered dangerous, but they can be a significant cosmetic concern even to the point of causing considerable emotional and psychological distress like anxiety.
Causes of Stretch Marks
The skin consists of three key layers: epidermis (the outer layer), dermis (the middle layer) and subcutaneous or hypodermis (the deepest layer). Stretch marks form in the middle layer when the connective tissue is stretched beyond the limits of its elasticity. As a result, the skin cannot bounce back after a period of intense growth, then the layer tears, leaving stretch marks.
The severity of stretch marks is affected by several factors, including but not limited to:
- Genetic disposition
- Being overweight obese
- A high BMI
- Cortisone level (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which weakens elastic fibers in the skin). (2)
- Being pregnant, especially for younger women
- Rapidly gaining/losing weight
- Undergoing breast enlargement surgery
- Having Cushing's syndrome, Marfan syndrome or certain genetic disorders (3)
- Maternal age
- Alcohol consumption
Treatments for Stretch Marks
Often stretch marks fade over time and become unnoticeable but not always. This is when you need a viable treatment. Cosmetic makeup can also be used to conceal stretch marks. Creams, gels, lotions, ointments, laser and cosmetic surgery have all been proposed as possible treatments for stretch marks.
Our Stretch Off Review
We have reviewed many products that claim to fade stretch marks successfully but we found out that many do not actually do this. After thorough research, we found one product that does actually work, this product is called Stretch Off.
Stretch Off comes in a dual-action formula (gel and cream) that repairs the skin damage caused by stretch marks.
The gel reduces the redness of stretch marks, while the cream moisturizes the skin and improves its tone and appearance. Stretch Off is third-party tested for quality and also ensures that there are no contaminants in the final product. In fact, it meets the US Pharmacopeia's standards for quality. It is manufactured in the USA in a cGMP laboratory.
Stretch Off contains natural ingredients, no binders, fillers, or preservatives. The formula is composed of potent herbal agents that are combined with essential oils that soothe and renew the skin. All the ingredients in the formulas have been expertly selected by qualified doctors based on clinical data and scientific studies.
We also found it to be quite affordable. The manufacturer’s website has many purchase options available. These options range from buying one bottle of either the cream or gel or combining them to have 1+1, 2+2 or 3+3 or six bottles of each product. It doesn’t matter the combination you choose, you still pay a low price. The manufacturer’s website also provides different payment options, including Paypal, Paypal Credit, and Amazon payments. We also found out that in many cases, the pricing for Stretch Off is less expensive than prescriptions medications that can be both addictive and cause negative side effects.
On top of all that, it also comes with a 60-day money back guarantee. Dissatisfied buyers can send back all purchased bottles (including opened ones) and receive a full refund, excluding any shipping and handling charges.
We also liked that we found many positive customer reviews for Stretch Off online. Customer reviews are a great way of better understanding of how a product works and what kind of results consumers have received.
In short, we thought that Stretch Off is an excellent product which is backed by many satisfied customers and a 60-day money back guarantee. We liked the fact that it is a dual-action formula with both a gel and a cream to help fade stretch marks. Stretch Off stands out as a solid product and we totally recommend it.
