The best stretch mark cream are thought to be topical creams such as alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A medicines.

Stretch marks are a very definite problem. The elastin fibers in the skin are damaged when you have stretch marks and that is without doubt the most difficult thing to repair in skin.

If you have some kind of wound to the skin, the body replaces the collagen proteins as part of the healing process. But the elastin fibers are very hard to repair. Stretch marks are actually caused by damage to those fibers. Because the fibers cannot be repaired the stretch marks will not heal. Hence the reason stretch marks will never go away on their own.

The very best way to treat stretch marks, is not to get them in the first place. I know, for those amongst you that are saying " I have them already, that's not good advice."
But, for the moment, I am speaking to those that read this that do not have them yet.
If you are going through some major changes such as pregnancy or a diet program, then you should be aware that you may get stretch marks.

Stretch marks are caused by hormones in the skin, not the skin itself stretching. Therefore during life changing events, this can affect hormones and that may bring on stretch marks.

So if you use the correct topical creams now you may very well prevent or at least reduce the effects of stretch marks.

As I said earlier it is thought that the best stretch mark cream or creams for this are retinoid products and alpha-hydroxy acids, combined with topical steroids.

I would highly recommend that you seek proper medical advice on these treatments and any other treatment that you are considering using, before you start the treatment.