What should you know about Jergens Ultra Healing for stretch marks?

Stretch marks, also called striae, form when skin stretches or changes quickly and deeper skin fibres remodel. They may begin pink, red, purple, or darker than nearby skin, then fade while remaining visible. A moisturiser can reduce dryness, tightness, and surface roughness, making the area feel more comfortable. It does not restore altered dermal fibres or reliably remove the lines.

Use the product as a moisturiser rather than as a medical treatment. New or changing marks can also reflect pregnancy, growth, weight change, muscle gain, or corticosteroid exposure, so the surrounding history matters.

Apply a small amount to clean, intact skin and stop if burning, swelling, or a rash develops. Avoid applying lotion over broken skin. Take consistent photographs in similar lighting if you want to judge change; stretch marks naturally evolve slowly, and hydration can change their texture before their colour changes.

If the marks remain a major concern, a dermatologist can discuss options such as [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/) or [Fractional Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/fractional-laser-treatment/). Treatment choice depends on the mark's age, colour, location, skin tone, and your tendency to develop darker marks after irritation.

Arrange a clinical review if stretch-like lines appear suddenly without an obvious skin change, cover extensive areas, or occur with easy bruising, muscle weakness, facial changes, or regular steroid use. Seek prompt care for marked pain, warmth, pus, rapidly spreading redness, or significant swelling, because those features suggest a problem other than uncomplicated stretch marks.

Ask whether the lines fit stretch marks, whether a medicine or health condition could be contributing, and which treatment suits their colour and age. You can also ask about expected peeling or pigment changes, preparation, aftercare, and whether [RF Microneedling](/treatments/laser-and-energy/rf-microneedling/) or [Carboxytherapy](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/carboxytherapy/) is appropriate for your skin.