Stretch marks are just one of the many common skin problems among men and women. This happens when our skin is stretched too far out due to certain factors like pregnancy and sudden weight loss or weight gain. Our skin may be stretchable but it also has its own limits. And when it is stretched above its limit, collagen is lost resulting to fine lines and wrinkles otherwise known as stretch marks.

Since most people are very much concerned with their skin, a lot of solutions for stretch marks were brought up. And one of which is the application of cocoa butter. But how does cocoa butter really work in reducing those unwanted stretch marks on our skin?

Cocoa butter is a natural treatment and can easily melt on our skin. It is applied through gently massaging the affected area. And this is when the magic of cocoa butter occurs. Once applied, cocoa butter is able to penetrate the skin up to its second layer which is known as the dermis. Made up mainly of highly concentrated and stable fats, cocoa butter helps replenish the amount of collagen lost in the skin. Once the production of collagen has been improved, stretch marks will then gradually disappear.

In addition to vitamin E oil, cocoa butter has also become a popular treatment for stretch marks. One thing that made it one of the preferred treatments is that it is often sold at a cheap price. The popularity of cocoa butter has also improved due to word of mouth from people who have used it.

However, due to its popularity, there have been a wide variety of cocoa butter products manufactured and promoted in the general market. What’s worse is that some of these cocoa butter creams have been found to be ineffective resulting in negative feedback from consumers. Therefore, it is highly recommended to buy cocoa butter creams from well known and trusted brands and establishments.

In some cases, it has been recorded that cocoa butter is not that effective when it comes to dealing with old stretch marks and that only the new ones can be treated. So experts have advised mothers to apply cocoa butter right away on new or fresh stretch marks. For better results, cocoa butter should be applied daily in order to not just reduce stretch marks but to moisturize skin, thus, giving it a more youthful glow. And for the best results, cocoa butter can be applied several times a day. Since it has a low melting point and melts immediately when applied to the skin, the butter can be easily applied in a circular motion. Just like when using other ointments or creams, best results are better achieved when massaged in circular motion.

Like what was mentioned earlier, cocoa butter creams come in various types and versions. In some cases, a label is provided indicating the ingredients used and the vitamins and minerals present in the cream. For sure choices, go for cocoa butter creams that contain the highest amount of vitamin E.

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Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Keywords: cocoa butter, stretch marks, skin problems, cocoa butter cream, vitamin e