What should you know about Clarins Stretch Mark Expert?

Stretch marks form when the skin stretches and deeper supporting fibres change. They may begin as pink, red, purple or brown lines and often become lighter over time. Pregnancy, growth, changes in body size and some medicines can be associated with them. A moisturiser may improve softness and reduce dryness, but it cannot rebuild altered deeper fibres or erase established marks.

Apply a topical product consistently as directed and massage gently rather than scrubbing. Protect exposed areas from ultraviolet light, since surrounding skin may darken and make marks more noticeable. If appearance remains a concern, a dermatologist can discuss microneedling, fractional laser treatment, RF microneedling or carboxytherapy. Suitability depends on the mark's colour, age, location, skin tone, pregnancy status and tendency to form raised scars.

Book an assessment if marks appear suddenly without an obvious change in body size, spread quickly, are broad and unusual, or occur with easy bruising, muscle weakness or prolonged use of steroid medicine. Seek care for pain, warmth, discharge or a separate rash rather than assuming every line is a stretch mark.

Ask which treatment matches the colour and maturity of your marks, what improvement is realistic, how many appointments may be considered, how your skin tone affects pigment risk, and whether any product or procedure should be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding.