Stretch Mark Defense Cream

Yes. Our cream is formulated for use during pregnancy. It contains no retinoids (vitamin A), no salicylic acid, no essential oils and no added fragrance. As with any new product while pregnant, check with your doctor or midwife if you have any concerns.

Many moms start in the first trimester, before the skin begins to stretch quickly. It's never too late, though: starting in the second or third trimester still gives your skin daily moisture and support.

Yes, 100% fragrance-free. There's no added fragrance or essential oils, which makes it a good fit for the scent sensitivity many people have during pregnancy.

Yes, the formula has been dermatologist tested.

No. Retinoids are commonly avoided during pregnancy, so we left them out entirely. For skin renewal support we use Centella asiatica, madecassoside and a peptide (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4) instead.

Many moms continue using it postpartum. If you're nursing, avoid applying it to the nipple and areola, and check with your healthcare provider if you have any questions.

No. The formula is preserved with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin and contains no parabens.

No. There are no essential oils in the formula.

It's fragrance-free, dermatologist tested and includes soothing ingredients like allantoin, panthenol and Centella asiatica. If you have very sensitive skin, patch test on a small area for 24 hours before your first full application.

The formula contains shea butter and mango seed butter. Shea is a tree-nut-derived ingredient, although refined shea butter rarely causes reactions. If you have a nut allergy, please talk with your doctor and patch test before use.

Stretch marks are strongly influenced by genetics, hormones and how fast your skin stretches, so no cream can guarantee you won't get any. What our cream does is keep your skin deeply hydrated, soft and supple while it stretches, which is the best daily care you can give it.

It can help older marks look smoother and feel softer by keeping the skin hydrated, but it won't erase them. Mature (white or silver) marks are permanent changes in the skin. For those, talk to a dermatologist about in-office treatments.

Most people feel softer, more hydrated skin from the first few uses. Changes in how your skin looks take consistent daily use over several weeks.

Yes, that's one of the most common reasons moms love it. Shea butter, squalane and glycerin hydrate deeply, and panthenol and allantoin help soothe dry, tight, itchy skin.

Newer marks are the most responsive to good skincare. Daily moisture with soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and niacinamide supports the look of more even skin over time.

Wait until your incision has fully healed and your doctor has cleared you. After that, you can massage it gently over the area to keep the skin soft and moisturized.

- Shea butter and mango seed butter for rich, lasting moisture
- Centella asiatica and madecassoside to soothe and support skin
- Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) and sodium polyglutamate for hydration
- Niacinamide to support the skin barrier and even tone
- Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, a peptide that supports firmness and elasticity
- Squalane, jojoba and meadowfoam seed oil to soften and nourish
- Panthenol (vitamin B5), allantoin and vitamin E (tocopherol) to soothe and protect

Centella asiatica (also called cica or gotu kola) is a botanical long used in skincare to calm and comfort skin. Madecassoside is one of its active compounds.

It's a skincare peptide (a short chain of amino acids) used to support the look of firmer, more elastic skin.

Yes, as sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid that helps skin hold on to moisture. It's paired with sodium polyglutamate for extra hydration.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier and supports a more even-looking skin tone.

A small amount of dimethicone gives the cream its smooth, silky glide and helps lock moisture into the skin. It's a widely used, well-studied skincare ingredient.

No. There's no mineral oil or petrolatum. Our moisture comes from plant butters and oils like shea, mango, jojoba and meadowfoam.

It's formulated for the body, not the face, and it hasn't been tested as non-comedogenic. We recommend using it on your belly, hips, thighs, breasts and arms.

Apply to clean, slightly damp skin once or twice a day. Massage a generous amount into your belly, hips, thighs, breasts and anywhere your skin is stretching, until it's absorbed.

Twice a day (morning and night) works best. Consistency matters more than the amount.

Yes. Applying it within a few minutes of showering, while your skin is still a little damp, helps lock in moisture.

Anywhere on the body that's stretching or feeling dry: belly, hips, thighs, buttocks, breasts (avoid the nipple area while nursing) and upper arms.

It's made for the body. For your face, we recommend a product designed for facial skin.

No. It's a rich cream that absorbs in a few minutes without leaving a greasy film, so you can get dressed soon after applying.

Yes. It layers well. If you use a body oil, apply the cream first and the oil on top.

Yes. Use the Exfoliating Body Mitt gently in the shower a few times a week (not on irritated or broken skin), then apply the cream afterwards on freshly smoothed skin.

Absolutely. Many moms keep using it after delivery as their skin recovers.

Yes. It works for anyone with stretch marks, dry skin or skin that's stretching from growth spurts, weight changes or muscle gain.

Yes. It's a gentle, fragrance-free body cream. Teens often use it for stretch marks from growth spurts.

Each jar is 100 ml (3.4 fl oz).

With daily use on the belly and hips, one jar lasts about a month. That's why our bundles are named 1-, 2- and 3-month supplies.

Most moms use the cream for several months, so the 3-month supply is the best value and our most popular choice. The 2-month supply is a nice middle option.

1 jar is $49. The 2-month supply is $84 (save $14), and the 3-month supply is $109 (save $38, about $36 per jar). The discount is applied automatically in your cart.

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Yes. Every US order ships free.

Orders ship within 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 3–7 business days. You'll get a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships.

We currently ship within the United States.

For $1.75, Shipping Protection covers your order if it's lost, stolen or damaged in transit, and we'll reship it or refund it. It's added to your bag by default, and you can switch it off before checkout.

You're covered by our 60-Day Promise. If you're not happy for any reason, email customerservice@pureleafessential.com within 60 days of delivery for a full refund, even if the jar has been opened.

We're sorry! Email customerservice@pureleafessential.com with your order number and a photo within 30 days of delivery, and we'll send a replacement or a refund, whichever you prefer.

Email customerservice@pureleafessential.com and we'll reply within 1 business day. You can also use the contact form on our website.