Does Cocoa Butter Prevent Stretch Marks?
Cocoa Butter - A natural wonder, the secret passed down through generations of women and recommended by many naturopathic practitioners, midwives and herbalists for both the prevention and treatment of stretch marks.
So what is Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa butter is a creamy coloured natural fat extracted from cacao seeds (cocoa beans) and, as you might expect, has a very pleasing aroma (that's if you’re partial to chocolate).
Like chocolate, cocoa butter contains CMP (cocoa mass polyphenol), a substance that research suggest helps suppress excessive activity in the immune system, which may help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis.
The emollient properties (an emollient is something that softens) of cocoa butter make it a popular choice as an ingredient in cosmetics and skin care products where it is used to soften and soothe the skin.
Cocoa butter is great to use on dry skin. It is an excellent moisturiser that melts into the skin to soften and soothe dry itchy patches and leave the skin feeling soft and silky smooth.
Moisturising your skin on a daily basis can go a long way to help you get rid of your stretch marks and prevent them from returning. As you moisturise you are helping to keep the skin supple and, through the action of massage, improving circulation, which helps to heal the skin and in turn helps prevent stretch marks.
It is widely believed that stretch marks appear where the skin has been extensively stretched over a short period of time, such as occurs during pregnancy. This rapid stretching puts the collagen fibres in the dermis (the middle layer of the skin) under strain, and may cause them to tear.
Cocoa butter is naturally rich in Vitamin E, a powerful anti-oxidant that can help prevent free radical damage to the collagen fibres that support the skin. It is collagen, together with elastin, that provides the skin with strength and elasticity and is vital for repairing skin without leaving scars. By preventing free radical damage, cocoa butter may help maximize the skin's elasticity to prevent stretch marks occurring.
The severity of stretch marks varies from one individual to another, so cocoa butter, or any other stretch mark cream for that matter, is not going to work the same for everyone. So, as with any product, the only sure way to find out if it works is to try it for yourself. You might just be pleasantly surprised, and stretch marks free.
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