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“Helps Reduce Appearance of Stretch Marks Advanced Formula with Bio C-Elaste®With Shea Butter, Argan Oin, Almond Oil, Collagen & Elastin All Over Body Lotion Dermatologically Tested Hypoallergenic Paraben free Phthalate free Palmer's® helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks with a special blend of pure Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Bio C-Elaste TM.Helps improve elasticity & suppleness of stretching skin During & after pregnancy use Recommended for stretch marks associated with weight fluctuations With regular use, skin elasticity improved in 97% of the test subjects.Palmer's is against animal testing.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, soluble collagen.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAn emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateUsed to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseHelps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 stearateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCan be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholWater, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao extract, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Elaeis guineensis oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Soluble collagen, Hydrolyzed elastin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Centella asiatica extract, Barm extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Sodium ascorbate, Acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthophylls, Zea mays starch, Glucose, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Unknown, Glycol, Peg-8 stearate, Unknown, Parfum, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Butylene glycol, Caramel, Cellulose, Sodium acetate, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Lauryl alcohol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PalmersCocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch MarksYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoBaby Daily Moisturising Lotion | EucerinDaily Hydration Body Lotion | NeutrogenaHypoallergenic Body Lotion Dryskin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $7.99 | $6.57−$1.42 | $8.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredients included, "Palmers - Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, soluble collagen, glucose, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Petrolatum, theobroma cacao seed butter, cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone and helianthus annuus seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: agran oil and vitamin eThis moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 6.19£ in the United Kingdom and for 7.99$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 32 studies and safety reviews.
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