Stretch marks are one of the most common skin changes we experience, whether during pregnancy, puberty or periods of rapid weight fluctuation. While they’re completely normal, the best stretch mark creams can help to support the skin as it changes, easing dryness, tightness and itchiness while improving the overall appearance of marks over time. As Harley Street skin specialist Dr. Emma Wedgeworth explains: “Stretch marks (known as striae distensae in dermatological terms) are line-like scars which develop due to excessive stretching of the skin.” Modern stretch mark creams offer more for your skin than mere moisture and, often, combine nourishing oils, butters and barrier-supporting ingredients to leave skin softer, smoother and more supple.…