8 Remedies In Getting Stretch Marks Out Of Your Body [READ]

According to wikipedia, Stretch marks are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, which over time may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Stretch marks can occur when there is a sudden change in body size. This often happen during pregnancy, puberty, or rapid weight-gain. Most pregnant women will get stretch marks around their abdomen, hips and thighs, and unfortunately,I think stretch marks are genetic so if your mom had stretch marks,you might end up with it too.

As your skin is stretched, the collagen in it is weakened and  damaged. This will lead to formation of fine scars under your skin. Initially the marks look pink or red, but over time a thin, silvery line appears on the skin surface and a stretch mark is formed.

Remedies For Removing Stretch Marks

• Use of Moisturizers

This is a very simple concept especially to prevent your stretch marks from increasing. Like the name, they are formed when our skin is stretched so if those areas are well moisturized then the skin can stretch without getting damaged. Try and use your lotion well before leaving the house everyday.

• Potato Juice

Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals that improves or facilitates the growth and restoration of skin cells. You can just cut a medium-sized potato into thick slices. Take one of the potato pieces and rub it gently on the stretch marks for a few minutes and make sure the liquid from the potato covers the affected area. After the potato juice has dried for some time you should then wash it off with warm water.

• Sugar scrub

White sugar is one of the best natural remedies to get rid of stretch marks. You can use the sugar to exfoliate your skin. Take a tablespoon of raw sugar and mix it with some almond oil and add a few drops of lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on the stretch marks and other skin areas. Rub this mixture on the skin for at least 10 minutes every day before taking a shower and you should do this for a month or so and watch your stretch marks go.

• Aloe Vera

You all know that aloe vera is effective in the treatment of many skin problems. It has various essential nutrients and active compounds that can be used in getting rid of dark spots, its healing and soothing properties can be used to get rid of stretch marks. You should  directly rub aloe vera gel on the affected skin area, leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse the skin with lukewarm water.

• Water

You all know the abundance of benefits you can get from just drinking water adequately daily. It also helps to protect the skin from many kinds of problems. Well-hydrated skin results in regular detoxification of skin pores and restores elasticity, which will help a lot in getting rid of stretch marks. You should drink one to two glasses of water several times during a day.

• Lemon juice

We cannot overemphasize the unbelivable benefits of lemon. Lemon juice is naturally acidic which helps heal and reduce stretch marks. Daily rub  fresh lemon juice gently onto the stretch marks. You should allow the lemon juice to soak into your skin for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

• Olive oil

Olive oil contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants that help improve various skin problems including stretch marks. Rub slightly warm pure olive oil into the affected skin area. This will improve the blood circulation and reduce the stretch marks to a great extent. You should the leave it for half an hour so that the vitamins A, D and E present in the oil are absorbed by the skin.

• Egg whites

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Eggs are a rich source of protein but you want to use only the egg whites, which contain amino acids and proteins for your stretch marks. Whip the whites of two eggs gently with a spoon. Clean the affected skin area with water and then apply a thick layer of egg whites with a makeup brush. After the whites have dried completely you can then rinse with water. After this you can use your lotion or olive oil to keep the areas moisturized

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