If you have stretch marks on your body read on to learn how stretch marks are formed, who gets them and what are the natural ways of treating existing stretch marks.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR STRETCH MARKS?
Stretch marks are formed when the skin expands causing the underlying elastic tissue to tear. These tears form stretch marks. They can form anywhere on the body but are predominantly seen on abdomen, thighs and arms. Expansion of the skin during pregnancy causes stretch marks. However they are not limited only to pregnant women. Teenagers can also develop stretch marks due to rapid growth during puberty, rapid weight loss or gain, hereditary factor, changes in physical conditions etc.
HOW TO TREAT STRETCH MARKS
The primary goal should be to avoid forming stretch marks in the first place. While there are a number of creams and ointments available to treat stretch marks, they may or may not work for you and sometimes can cause skin irritation. Hence its best to use some natural remedies to remove stretch marks. Here are some tips-
#1 Vitamin E oil is supposed to be one of the best remedies for stretch marks. Apply it twice a day and you will see the marks fade away.
#2 Cocoa Butter also helps in reducing stretch marks. It helps in firming and toning of your skin and keeps it hydrated. Massage cocoa butter twice daily to moisturize your skin and fade stretch marks. However they take a little longer to show results.
#3 Egg whites might sound freaky but supposedly the protein content in them helps in rejuvenating your skin. Apply three egg whites thrice a day to make your ugly marks fade.
#4 Moisturizing cream when applied on the affected area daily can help in relieving the problem.
#5 Sugar Scrub helps in getting rid of stretch marks naturally. Make your own sugar scrub with raw sugar, few drops of lemon juice and oil. Sugar will help in exfoliating your skin while oil will hydrate it. Rub this mixture onto stretch marks daily before taking a shower for best results.
#6 Alfalfa Leaves contain 8 essential amino acids which work wonders for your skin’s health. The leaves are high in protein, vitamin K and E and helps in restoring the elasticity of the skin. Make a smooth paste of some alfalfa leaves with few drops of chamomile oil and apply it on the affected area twice a day. Repeat this for a week to see the difference.
#7 Aloe Vera is one of the best remedies for stretch marks and can be used both before and after the appearance of stretch marks. It soothes the skin and helps in healing it from within. It’s mild and can be applied everyday.
#8 Castor Oil is great for treating several skin problems like pimples, dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks. Massage castor oil daily on your body for fifteen minutes to see the results.
#9 Olive oil massage during pregnancy is a great way to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. Olive oil has loads of Vitamin E which helps in restoring the elasticity of the skin.
#10 Lemon juice has natural acids that help in fading and eliminating stretch marks. Rub lemon juice on your stretch marks in circular motions, let it dry for 10 minutes and then wash it off.
#11 Potato juice has vitamins and minerals, which help in restoring skin cells. Rub a slice of potato daily to make the stretch marks less prominent.
#12 Aromatic oils like Jojoba, sweet almond, avocado and chamomile helps in speeding up the healing process and tones your skin. They work wonders if you combine them with lavender oil. They can also prevent the future appearance of stretch marks.
#13 Apricot scrub exfoliates the dead and damaged skin cells, tones your skin and helps in fading stretch marks.
#14 Lavender Oil is the most common home remedy for stretch marks. When applied daily for three times, it induces the growth of new skin tissues and helps in fading away the existing stretch marks.
#15 Water is the most important tip for getting rid of stretch marks. Drink plenty of water to keep your skin well hydrated and restore its elasticity.
If you like the tips to get rid of stretch marks, feel free to let us know your feedback in the comments section below. We appreciate your response.
Well, it is always better to avoid synthetic products, when it comes to our skin. Thanks for sharing this useful tips.
thank you manini, your blog very nice always i get nice home remedies from your blog. this is also very nice tips to removal of face spots and body spots.. thank you again