8 Natural Tips That Fade Your Stretch Marks

Oct 09, 2018

Though stretch marks often appear during pregnancy, they are also common when one gains or loses weight over a short period of time. Other reasons for strech marks can be changes in hormone levels, intense muscle growth due to weight lifting or rarely even through diseases. 

Here you will find 8 tips to aid you in eliminating your stretch marks. Investing high amounts of money in various products is not necessary. The remedies listed below were designed naturally for your skin.

Keeping your body hydrated is very important. The more water you drink, the more your skin is able to keep its soft texture along with its elasticity. Skin that is moisturized reduces the appearance of stretch marks. Dry skin reveals wrinkles, stretch marks and scars. Drink 8-9 glasses of water each day for proper hydration.

Lemons are known to be full of Vitamin C. Vitamin C works to increase levels of collagen. As a result of this, your skin becomes more elastic. Due to the acidic levels found in lemon juice, traces of dead skin cells are quickly removed. The skin where stretch marks are located is lightened and the time it takes for the stretch marks to fade is reduced. Simply rub lemon juice on the location of the stretch marks. Allow the juice to remain on your skin for 10 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

Naturally Aloe Vera works to heal the skin. It is on the list of healing plants and contains powerful anti-oxidants. Aloe is known to restore the tissue of the skin and mend skin cells that have undergone some damage. Collagen can also be found in Aloe Vera in high amounts. These properties improve the softness of your skin while retaining the elasticity of your skin.

Use: It is important for those who have never tried aloe vera before on their skin to test a small area of the skin by applying the gel from the plant to your inner wrist. If you find that you are not allergic to the plant, you can proceed to apply the gel to the areas of your skin that are covered with stretch marks. Leave the gel on your skin for 10-15 minutes and use warm water to rinse it off.

Ricinoleic acid is known to eliminate stretch marks, and it can be found within castor oil. It has been suggested by homeopathy and Ayurveda that castor oil is a very strong fighter against striae. Castor oil also contains fatty acids that work great to moisturize the skin. Simply massage your stretch marks with the castor oil. Proceed to cover the moisturized area with a sheet of plastic for 20-30 minutes. You can also heat the area with a pad or warm water to aid in the process.

Coconut also has its own healing properties. The lauric acid found in coconut oil works to mend any skin that has been damaged. If you use it daily on your skin, you will notice a reduction in the appearance of the stretch marks. Rub the coconut oil into the area where stretch marks are visible. Do this for about three minutes each day.

When you are experiencing the early appearance of stretch marks, Vitamin A works great to counter this by making your skin appear younger as it works to soften the skin. You can consume Vitamin A in different forms such as fish, eggs, yellow and green fruits and vegetables.

There are dead skin cells located around stretch marks. A sugar scrub can effectively remove those dead skin cells. As you scrub away the dead skin cells, the circulation of your blood will increase. As a result of the increased blood flow, the process of healing is moved along at a faster rate.

You will need to mix water with one half cup of sugar. You want mixture to be in the form of a paste. Massage the scrub over the area where stretch marks are located. Leave covered for up to 3 minutes and repeat the process 2-3 times every week.

Egg whites are rich in protein and work to regenerate the skin. Egg whites also contain collagen, which brings back the elasticity of your skin. Whip eggs whites and apply to your stretch marks. Let the egg whites dry and rinse off with warm water. Apply 2-3 times each day for improved results.

What do you think about these tips? Were they helpful or do you have any tricks to add? What natural remedies do you use to get rid of your stretch marks? Tell us what works for you and pass it on to your friends and loved ones.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!