Stretchmarks (striae gravidarum) are scars in the dermis caused by rapid growth of skin and tearing of the connective tissue matrix. Up to 90% of women will have them during their pregnancies. Elasticity Belly Oil was designed to help reduce this risk. It features Gotu Kola extract and tocopherol—ingredients shown in published research* to decrease the chance of stretchmarks by 39%. Cocoa butter provides deep, rich, moisture. The aromatherapy of lavender and sweet almond oil will soothe and calm your senses. This product is used in fine spas around the world as a luxurious prenatal massage oil. Physician formulated. Safety researched. Allergy tested. *Mallol, Belda, Costa, Noval, and Sola. “Prophylaxis of Striae gravidarum with a topical formulation. A double blind trial.†International Journal of Cosmetic Science 13, 51-57 (1991)