Stretch marks are irregular lines or stripes that form on the skin. They happen hen skin is stretch excessively. Men and women both have a tendency to get stretch marks. Pregnancy and puberty are very common stages in life that cause the development of stretch marks.
Excessive fat gain leading to obesity is the prime factor because this sudden change causes the elastin and collagen, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin tends to heal, stretch marks may be visible.
They can occur on many body parts, including the thighs, stomach, breasts, hips, lower back, and upper arms.
Stretch marks are very prominent and with time they tend to fade away, lighten, and even transparent on their own, here we have some great remedies to quickly get rid of stretch marks. And the best thing is that these remedies are very easy to make and also completely natural.
1. ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera accelerates the healing process of the skin and boosts collagen production which lightens the debut of stretch marks.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. Clean and fresh aloe vera leaves
HOW TO APPLY IT :
1. Cut the aloe vera leaves vertically and use a knife or a spoon to scrape out their gel.
2. Apply this aloe vera gel on your stretch marks and massage it for around 5 minutes.
3. To get rid of stretch marks naturally, leave it on overnight and remove it off in the morning.
2. COCONUT OIL MASSAGE
Coconut oil will keep your skin hydrated, reduces the appearance of stretch marks, and prevent the occurring of stretch marks.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. Lukewarm coconut oil
HOW TO APPLY IT :
1. Take a little bit of coconut oil on your palm, apply it to your stretch marks and massage it for good 5-10 minutes.
2. Leave it overnight to naturally get rid of stretch marks.
3. LEMON AND SUGAR SCRUB
Lemon has bleaching properties that are very effective in lightening the stretch marks and sugar will help in removing the dead cells of the skin.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED :
1. 4 TSP Lemon Juice
2. 2 TSP Sugar
HOW TO APPLY IT :
1. Blend sugar and lemon juice together.
2. Apply it to your stretch marks and rub gently for about 3-4 minutes in a circular motion.
3. Clean it off with cold water to get rid of stretch marks naturally.
4. GREEN TEA
Green tea is very effective in treating stretch marks as it rejuvenates dying skin cells.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. 2 TSP Green Tea Powder
2. 2 TSP Almond Oil
HOW TO APPLY IT :
1. Mix almond oil and green tea powder together.
2. Apply it and keep it on for 15-20 minutes on your stretch marks.
3. Massage it gently after 15-20 minutes and remove it off with cold water to naturally get rid of the stretch marks.
5. COCOA BUTTER
I didn’t got any stretch marks when I was pregnant. I used to put on Shea Butter and Coconut Oil everyday until I got my baby and my belly grow big and I didn’t get any stretch marks. I have some because I lose some weight but they are not noticeable these are some great tips and I know they can do the work like you say.
Thank you for this list. I might need them as my weight fluctuates often and I am seeing them now
I’ve heard that these remedies are effective. We just have to be patient. ☺
I need to try this, I have the worst stretch mark son my stomach and I’m very self concious about them since weight gain.
I didn’t know there was much you could do about stretch marks. I do have some from pregnancy; I will have to give some of these a try. Love that they are natural remedies!
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Oh cocoa butter is the best with stretch marks!
Wow great tips from you I have a little bit stretch mark on my hips I really want to try this at home thanks for this!
These are some of the cool natural remedies to help the fading of the stretch marks!
OMG if only I had read these tips around the time of my delivery! These are some great tips to reduce them marks.
Those are great tips to get rid of those ugly stretch marks 🙂
My sisters can make use of these tips. They are concern about their stretch marks.
Great tips for correcting and preventing stretch marks, thank you for sharing.
I have so many stretch marks. I need this.
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