How to Get Rid of Stretch marks: 8 Home Remedies

 

What are stretch marks?

Stretch marks usually appear  when a person grows up or gains weight rather quickly or when the skin gets pulled or stretched. It could be during puberty or pregnancy or just when gaining weight. That person may get fine lines or stripes on the body. This normally happens on the abdomen, breast, buttocks, hips, etc.

 

What Causes Stretch Marks?

 

Stretch marks are normally caused when your skin promptly stretches or shrinks. This will cause the elastin and collagen in your skin to break. Elastin’s main allows your skin to stretch and collagen  provides structure, strength, and support to your skin.

Fortunately for all of us, there are some things you can do to get rid of stretch marks and prevent stretch marks, as well as reduce them. So check these options out and choose the one that suits you best.

 

   1. Moisturize and Hydrate Your Skin Daily

 

• If you do hydrate your skin daily, you won’t have too much stretching of your skin. 
• Aloe vera and olive oil-filled lotions will be very helpful. 
• This one is a daily “must-do” of how to get rid of stretch marks.

 

 2. Aloe Vera

• Apply aloe vera directly to the affected area.
• This will reduce the intensity of the stretch marks lines.

 

  3. Use vitamin E Oil

 

•    Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant effects
•    Vitamin E is found in many moisturizers, and the oil may be used as a moisturizer to prevent or treat dry, flaking skin.
•    The moisturizing benefits of vitamin E oil may help the skin look more youthful and less wrinkled.

 

  4. Use Lemon Juice

• Apply fresh lemon juice to the affected area.
• Massage softly.
• Let it dry off for a few minutes.
• Rub off with warm water.
• The acid in the juice acts as a catalyst to reduce stretch marks.

 

  5. Use Creams Containing a Chemical called Retin

• Retin-A is a topical prescription medication made from an acidic form of vitamin A.
• The generic name is tretinoin or retinoic acid.  
• Retin helps enhance collagen.

 

6. Use Essential Oils

• Essential oils such as geranium and rose can be mixed with carrier oils such as coconut and olive oil. 
• To learn more about essential oils visit this post that I wrote about essential oil benefits.

 

   7. Use Castor Oil

 

• Castor oil is good for reducing the visibility of stretch marks, wrinkles, dark spots, and pimples.
• Take castor oil and apply it to your stretch marks.
• Massage the spot softly.
• Cover the affected area with a cloth.
• Take your hot water bottle and place it on the spot for about 30 minutes.
• Repeat for about a month till you get results.

 

     8. Laser Treatment

• Laser treatment is a type of surgery that your healthcare provider will recommend for you.
•  It is short, concentrated light beams of light applied to stretch marks.
•  The laser removes thin layers of your skin and stimulates the growth of new collagen fibers to create smoother skin.