Whether they're a result of pregnancy or some other changes in the body, stretch marks happen to all of us. So what are they, exactly? "Stretch marks, or striae, occur when our skin stretches and ...

"While there's no magic bullet cream to definitively prevent stretch marks, some products may help soothe itchy skin during pregnancy and may also improve the appearance of stretch marks," says ...

You also can't get rid of stretch marks completely, as topical lotions and creams will not penetrate the skin deeply enough ... of successful stretch mark removal is much higher," Green says.