Stretch marks also known as striae, are irregular stripes or bands on skin caused by sudden stretching of the skin during Pregnancy, Sudden Weight Gain or Rapid Weight Loss. Puberty is also one of the reasons of stretch marks. Women and Men, both can fall prey to stretch marks. It generally targets Abdomen, Breasts, Thighs, Buttocks and Upper arms.
Where Do Stretch Marks Come From?
When skin is constantly stretched, it loses its elasticity and end up having marks in its middle layer. Initially the marks are reddish but with time, they turn white and grey. This is how a stretch mark is born.
Stretch marks have the capability to make people self-conscious. These people prefer surgical treatments to get rid of the stretch marks. However, with inexpensive home remedies, you can lower down the intensity of stretch marks. Longer use may help you in getting rid of them permanently.
Following Are Most Efficient Home Remedies Of Eliminating Stretch Marks:
1.Cocoa:
Shea Butter Cream: Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter and Vitamin E, all of these ingredients are known in healing skin. Both Cocoa and Shea Butter have antioxidants and their soothing properties can penetrate into the skin real quick while diminishing and repairing stretch marks. The additional antioxidant in Vitamin E promotes damaged cell healing.
How to do: Add one teaspoon of Vitamin E in 2 melted teaspoon of Shea and cocoa butter. The mixture will be solid when prepared, but will melt when you apply it on the skin. Apply this mixture twice a day on stretch marks.
2.Sugar:
The granules present in Sugar are a brilliant scrub. Exfoliating your skin with Sugar removes the dead skin and discloses new skin.
How to do: Mix few drops of Lemon Juice and Almond Oil in one tablespoon of Sugar. Mix it well and then massage on the affected area, very gently. Do it for a month after taking tower and you will see all your stretch marks fading away.
3.Lemon Juice:
Lemons are famous for their bleaching effect on skin. Vitamin C and Alpha-Hydroxy Acid are highly effective in removing dead skin cells and thus lightening your stretch marks.
How to do: Take a half slice of lemon and rub it on your stretch marks. Let it soak into your skin for 20 minutes and rinse off using warm water.
4.Aloe Vera:
Plant collagen, an extremely effective skin-repairing element is present in Aloe Vera. It not only fades stretch marks but also helps in fading stretch marks. Make sure to use raw Aloe Vera instead of store bought Aloe Vera gel.
How to do: Cut an Aloe Vera leaf into half, take out the gel from it and apply it on affected areas. Rinse it off after 20 minutes.
5.Olive Oil:
We are already aware of the benefits of Olive Oil for the skin. It has Antioxidants and Vitamin E, known elements of healing damaged skin. It also protects skin from harmful sunrays.
How to do: Massage your stretch marks gently with olive oil. They will start to fade with time.
6.Egg Whites:
Egg Whites have all those 9 Vital Amino Acids that are essential in building Muscles, Bones, Skin, Blood and Cartilages. Amino Acids are also known to fade scars, marks and of course stretch marks.
How to do: Separate the white part of the egg and beat it until it gets frothy. Apply it on stretch marks and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer afterwards.
7.Potato Juice:
Potatoes are rich in Photochemicals like Carotenoids & Polyphenols, essential Fatty Acids, Vitamins and Minerals, Calcium, Potassium, B Complex Vitamins, Zinc and Magnesium. All of these elements help in the stimulating the synthesis of elastic and collagen, resulting in diminished stretch marks and restored skin.
How to do: Cut some thick slices of potato and rub it on your stretch marks. Cover your entire face with pPtato Juice. Wash it with lukewarm water after leaving for 15 minutes.
In the end, it is advisable to never be ashamed of your stretch marks. You are a Tiger/Tigress who earned their stripes.
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