So you haven’t found respite from the agonizing skin problem – stretch marks.
Most of us give up the battle easily believing that it cannot be cured at all.
But that’s where we are wrong.
Stretch marks too can be prevented from forming and the already formed ones
can be faded to a large extent.
Here is your ultimate guide to getting rid of the stretch marks naturally:
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa beans provide us this amazing fatty substance.
It has been used by women for long to get rid of the stretch marks.
It can be used during the pregnancy as well to avert the risk of developing them.
Bitter Almond Oil
The oil is extracted from the bitter almond tree.
Massaging the oil for about 15 minutes into the skin can help get rid of the stretch marks.
This was found in a study carried out at the Inonu University in Turkey on 141 pregnant ladies.
Olive Oil
Pregnant women can avert stretch marks by applying olive oil throughout their pregnancy.
This oil is rich in vitamin E, helpful in rejuvenating skin tissue.
It makes the skin soft enough to help it expand easily without tearing off and developing
stretch marks.
Rubbing it twice a day on the skin can help you prevent severe form of stretch marks.
Retinoic Acid
It is a derivative of Vitamin A and is useful in building collagen.
The latter is a part of our skin and suffers a lot when the skin stretches beyond its limit.
But they are found to be more useful on newly formed stretch marks pinkish in color.
Silicone Gel
Some scientists have studied the effect of silicone gel in averting stretch marks.
They found that it should be rubbed into the abdomen every day for a minimum of
6 weeks without a miss.
Egg White
The protein present in egg whites is really useful for reviving the skin.
Slather this on the affected skin and notice the change.
Potato Juice
It not only possesses carbohydrates, but is also a source of vitamins and minerals.
These two help in restoring skin cells helping them fade.
You can also rub the slices on the affected skin.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one of the best treatments for women during and after the pregnancy.
It heals the skin and hydrates it making it less drier, thus averting stretch marks.
Sugar
Take natural sugar, add drops of lemon juice and oil.
Use this to exfoliate the skin.
Rub it gently on the skin to help stretch marks fade away.
Apricot Mask
This is yet another remedy that can be used on the stretch marks.
Just mash a few apricots and apply the mask on the affected part.
Leave it there for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
Do apply a moisturizer after that.
Stretch Marks Creams
Most of the creams are found to be ineffective in curing stretch marks.
But scientists have found that the ones with hyaluronic acid are really helpful.
One such cream is stretch mark removal cream by Revitol.
It contains hyaluronic acid in the right amount to help in your fight against such
a stubborn condition.
Microdermabrasion
It is a cosmetic treatment in which crystals are blown on to the skin and then
vacuumed away.
This process removes the topmost layer of the skin and initiates growth of new skin cells.
Even old skin cells can be renewed with this treatment.
Laser Therapy
Yet another cosmetic treatment that is really effective.
The wavelengths of light used in laser therapy stimulates production of elastin
and collagen in the skin.
It is a safe treatment.
The only downside is its cost.
Try the home remedies or the cosmetic treatments to overcome those ugly marks
but don’t give up!
About the Author
Aliceie Rodriquez is a skin expert by profession. She loves to share her knowledge and experience with people. She regularly contributes her write ups to health or skin care related websites and blogs. In her free time she loves to travel, fashion shows and music.
What have you done to get rid of stretch marks naturally?
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Wow, what a great tips, just bookmarked for reference and testing a few. Thanks
So, I’ve been using Sweet Almond Oil this whole time. I’ve seen an improvement on my stretch marks but not sure if it’s because they are naturally fading or if it really is the Almond oil. Will go out to find some Bitter Almond Oil to see if I can get rid of these stretch marks once and for all!
I used bio oil and it did work a bit – just wish I had used it sooner