Stretch Mark Product Ingredient Order, Stability, and Adding Rosehip Oil
Question
I am using a stretch mark product and have the following ingredient list:
Aqua, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Another user commented that the order seems unusual, especially Chlorphenesin being listed second. Is this ingredient order normal or problematic? Is this formula effective for treating existing stretch marks? Can I add Rose Hip Oil to this product to enhance its effectiveness?
Answer
Thank you for sharing the ingredient list of the stretch mark product you are currently using.
Based on the list you provided, and as noted by the previous user, the order of ingredients seems unusual compared to standard cosmetic formulations where ingredients are typically listed from highest concentration to lowest. This makes it difficult to fully assess the formula's composition and intended function.
Regarding the ingredients themselves, the list contains various moisturizing agents (like oils, glycerin), thickeners, emulsifiers, and preservatives. While hydration and maintaining skin elasticity are important for preventing stretch marks and improving the appearance of new ones, this formula appears to lack key active ingredients commonly known for effectively treating established stretch marks (such as retinoids, specific peptides, or potent regenerative extracts).
You mentioned wanting to add rosehip oil to this formula. Rosehip oil is well-regarded for its skin regenerative properties, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, which can be beneficial for improving the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
However, given the potentially unstable nature of the existing formula (due to the unusual ingredient order) and the fact that it doesn't seem optimized for stretch mark treatment, adding rosehip oil might not yield the best results and could potentially affect the product's stability. As suggested previously, applying pure rosehip oil directly to the stretch mark areas might be a more effective way to utilize its benefits for this concern.
If you are looking to create your own formula, focusing on ingredients scientifically proven to help with stretch marks (like certain forms of Vitamin A, peptides, or specific botanical extracts) in a properly formulated base would likely be more effective than modifying this existing product.