Stretch marks appear when the dermal layer of the skin which has strongly interconnected fibers stretch out as our body grows like in case of sudden weight gain or pregnancy. Red stretch marks are easier to remove by treatment rather than white stretch marks which take a long time to fade.
Common Causes of Stretch Marks:
- During pregnancy in women.
- Rapid gain or loss of weight
- Uses of Corticosteroid creams, lotions, and pills.
- Due to adrenal gland disorder.
Don’t let stretch marks subdue your confidence any more. Given below are the best possible remedies to win over this stretch marks problem.
1. Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree oil is coming up as an excellent ingredient for skin treatment purposes as it is a good wound healer and is quite effective for reducing stretch marks. Apply 2-3 tablespoon of tea tree oil over the affected area and massage for 5 mins to get absorbed into the skin and leave overnight for better results within a month.
2. Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter
Both of them are used in stretch mark ointments since shea butter is made with a formula rich in natural emollient and cocoa butter acts as an excellent moisturizer by seeping into the dermis layer. Mix ½ a cup of cocoa butter and ¼ of shea butter and heat to melt. Add Vitamin E oil to this mixture and evenly apply the resulting mixture to the affected area. Wash it after1-2 hours, for best results massage on skin and keep overnight.
3. Argan oil
Since Argan oil is Vitamin E enriched, it helps to improve skin elasticity and fades away stretch mark. You just need to massage 1-2 tablespoon of argan oil over the skin and leave it overnight.
4. Black Tea
Black tea being rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants provide an efficacious way of fast removal of stretch marks. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves in warm water and add 1 tablespoon of salt and boil for 2 mins. Cool it down for 15-20 mins and apply over the affected area for 3-4 weeks to start getting visual results.
5. Lemon
juice
Its natural bleaching property helps to reduce freckles and heals skin to fade the stretch marks more quickly. Rub the fresh lemon juice on the skin until it gets soaked and let it dry for 10 mins before you rinse it off with lukewarm water.
6. Egg
white
Egg white helps to lighten the stretch marks and repair skin since it's rich in amino acids. Separate the egg white from yolks and whip 3 egg whites to soft peak and apply a thick layer over stretch marks and let it dry completely. Then rinse with warm water. Apply these for one month to see results.
7. Aloe
Vera
Aloe vera has miraculous healing properties and aids in collagen development. It helps to keep skin moist and fastens the fading of stretch marks. Peel off the outer skin of aloe vera leaf and extract the sticky gel from it. Apply it over the affected area and massage for 2 mins and let it air dry. Wash in lukewarm water. You can also use aloe vera gel from the market and mix with 1 tablespoon of Vitamin E and apply the mixture as mentioned above.
8. Apricot Mask
Apricots have exfoliating properties with moisturizing effects on the skin. Apricots are rich vitamin source which helps build collagen and gives elasticity to the skin. It has essential fatty acids that aid in instant skin rejuvenation. It helps in reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Take 2-3 apricots and remove their seeds. Grind them to a fine smooth paste and apply over affected areas and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and repeat the process for a month.
9. Gelatin
Gelatin contains a significant amount of collagen and improves skin elasticity and removes stretch marks. For a natural source of gelatin in diet, you can have chicken or lamb bone broth. Otherwise, you can use gelatin gummy every day.
10. Onions
Onions contain flavonoid and quercetin which helps in skin repair and is effective to reduce stretch marks as well. Chop onion strips and grind them in a blender to get a skin paste. Strain the juice from the paste and apply it over the affected area and keep overnight.
11. Coconut
Oil
Coconut oil is often used as a skin moisturizer as it increases blood flow to our skin. Since it helps the skin to retain its elasticity due to its increased collagen components, it can be an effective way to reduce stretch marks. Take 1-2 tablespoon of coconut oil and massage it gently over damp skin i.e. affected area for 5-10 minutes and wash it after 1-2 hours or keep overnight for better results.
12. Potato
juice
Potato juice has vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which aids in moisturizing skin, tighten skin, and helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Grate the potato into thick slices and rub them over the affected area or extract the juice from potato slice and apply on stretch marks. Let them dry and get absorbed. Wash it off with warm water.
13. White Sugar
White sugar has natural exfoliating property, it penetrates into skin cells and leaves the skin rejuvenated. It stimulates the skin and sheds dead cells.
1-2
tablespoon white sugar is preferred to be mixed with 1-2 tablespoon of almond
or coconut oil and then apply on skin. Massage for 5-10 minutes so that they
get absorbed on the skin. Then wash off with water.
14. Castor
Oil
Castor oil acts as a natural emollient since its rich in ricinoleic acid and helps to smoothen the dried stretch marks slowly and reduce their appearance. Take 1-2 tablespoon of castor oil and massage gently over stretch marks. Leave overnight for better action and wash off the next morning.
15. Olive Oil
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