Two products, Retin-A and Trilastin, claim to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but we compared the two and found one to be a better overall stretch mark remover.
Retin-A, also called Tretinoin proved to be an effective treatment for those with stretch marks. It was most effective on new stretch marks, and can reduce the appearance of them by decreasing the length and width of the mark on the skin. This product is a derivative of vitamin A, and works by breaking down the keratin in the outer layer of skin and exfoliating to eradicate the old skin cells on the surface. Retin-A also stimulates the collagen growth to fill in torn areas to make the marks less noticeable.
Although this product does work well for some women, many also may experience side effects like dryness, redness, scaling, itching, and burning. It also only seemed to reduce the stretch marks but not remove them.
Trilastin
Although both products worked to reduce appearance of stretch marks, in only a matter of days, Trilastin showed much more drastic results than Retin-A.
The biggest difference was in how completely each product was able to actually remove the stretch marks. For many women using the Trilastin formula, the stretch marks were not only reduced, but actually appeared to Disappear from skin completely.
In addition, Trilastin also helped to prevent additional stretch marks from developing in pregnant women by keeping stretched skin more elastic and resilient, while doctors do not recommend Tretinoin for use in pregnant women at this time.
Although both products were somewhat successful, the Trilasttin formula has several advantages over Retin-A to make it a better overall stretch mark remover.
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