It use to be that if you became pregnant and developed stretch marks you had to grin and bear them for the rest of your life. But no longer. Today there are plenty of options that have proven to be effective at not only preventing stretch marks but also in reducing the appearance or completely removing them.

We’ve written before about the various options that are available to those “afflicted” with stretch marks.

• What can I do about my stretch marks?
• Stretch mark treatments: topical creams versus laser resurfacing
• Can stretch marks be removed?

And even in the short time since we’ve written these previous articles, new ingredients and treatments have appeared.

Cold Light Laser Therapy

Popular for decades outside the US, Cold Light Laser Therapy recently gained approval for use in the States. It uses low intensity lasers to treat scarring, stretch marks, and more.

New Peptides and organic compounds

New topical formulas and ingredients are entering the marketplace. Tremendous amounts of research is focused on peptides and related organic compounds. Peptides act upon the cellular matrix of the skin stimulating collagen regeneration and repair. And as science continues to better understand the skin’s structure and pioneers new nano-scale treatments the future for topical treatments of scarring and stretch marks is almost limitless.

Don’t settle

So if you suffer with unsightly stretch marks and scarring due to pregnancy or even weight gain or loss - don’t give up and think you’re stuck with them for life. New topical treatments, laser therapies, and surgical options continue to hit the market. Keep looking and keep trying the latest. Sure you can be proud of your tiger stripes while you have them... but never settle.

Robelyn Labs isn’t settling. We’re continuing to evaluate the latest peptides and cosmeceutical ingredients available. Our goal is to always offer the best and safest possible maternity skin care. And we keep working hard to bring you the latest and greatest for the treatment of stretch marks and other skin care issues related to pregnancy.