Hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin for lightweight hydration, while other moisturizers may add oils or emollients
With Stretch marks all we can do is try to improve them by blending the color in with surrounding skin and improving the collagen support in the surrounding skin - but the tear can never be completely repaired (though it can be removed with surgery, which will also leave scarring behind in its stead - most patients dont want that, which is why we rarely recommend that option)
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The sub-30-minute half-life documented in preclinical research provides a pharmacokinetic rationale for twice-daily dosing