It Works Stretch Mark-Review
Product Claims of It Works Stretch Mark
It Works Stretch Mark Moisturizing Body Cream is the theme of our product review in this article. The manufacturer of this product claims that its cream is made of nourishing and moisturizing botanicals in a non-greasy formula that enhances elasticity, leaving your skin soft and youthful looking.
Ingredients
- Water (Aqua)
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Urea
- Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Leaf
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Ceteareth-12
- Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- SD Alcohol 40
- Decyl Oleate
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl
- Glycol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Panthenol
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Polysorbate 20
- Aminomethyl
- Propanol
- Carbomer Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Leaf Extract
- Disodium EDTA
- Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Leaf Extract
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Oil
- Sorbic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Flower Extract
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root Extract
- Jurema (Mimosa tenuiflora) Bark Extract
- Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) Bark Extract
- Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Oil
- Myristic Acid
- Methylsilanol Mannuronate
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Heptadecanoic Acid
- BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene / Butilhidroxitolueno)
- Linalool
- Geraniol
Jojoba oil, like aloe, is deeply nourishing (aloe being an anti inflammatory that can therefore fight red marks as well). It is like sebum in that it moisturizes skin, and is often used to treat acne because of its anti-scarring properties. The main property of marigold oil is as an anti inflammatory as well, as does horsetail, which also rejuvenates the skin and acts as an antimicrobial. Citronellol is rose oil and provides a natural scent as does lavender (linalool). Lacking in this list of ingredients are any vitamins such as Vitamin D, C, E, or K which are known to promote healthy skin, and silicone. The list also lacks the amounts of each ingredient by volume or weight.
Dosage Instructions
Prior to using this cream, wash and dry the skin thoroughly. Apply the cream by gently massaging the cream in in small circular motions in the morning and at night until absorbed. Avoid using on dry, damaged, sun-exposed, or broken skin.
Cost and Guarantee
You can purchase a 6 oz tube of this cream for $39 from the product website. The normal retail price is $65. There are no bulk buying discounts or new customer incentives. There is a 30 return policy on the product. You can only return new or unopened products, and product must be returned within 30 days from the original shipping date. There is a 15% restocking fee subtracted form the refund amount.
Summary Of Our It Works Stretch Mark Review
We liked that there is long list of ingredients with some likely beneficial additions. We were also glad to see that the manufacturer provides a 30 day return policy on the product. We do have some concerns however. Although the manufacturer markets this product as a way to heal stretch marks, it is unclear how effective it would be at healing old stretch marks. Lacking in this list of ingredients are any vitamins such as Vitamin D, C, E, or K which are known to promote healthy skin. Stretch Mark is priced on the high end, and the guarantee does not allow you to try the product and return it if not good for you. The guarantee period is too short at only 30 days, and has a 15% restocking fee. There are no bulk buying discounts or incentives for first time buyers. We suggest that you look for a stretch mark cream with more inclusive ingredients, a longer guarantee with an opened product return option, and a better value product.
