Natural Home Remedies to Reduce Stretch Marks

Hi Guys,


Today's post is going to be about many's NIGHTMARE - STRETCH MARKS

Before we proceed, what are stretch marks and how do they come about? Well, stretch marks are white/brown/red lines that run across various parts of our body forming line-like patterned scars. The most common body parts that are affected by these stretch marks are our stomach, thighs, armpits, upper arms, legs, buttocks and breasts. These stretch marks will appear due to a simple phenomenon of expansion. When our skin on a certain body part expands, the dermis (which is the middle skin layer that helps retain the skin shape) loses it's elasticity and tears.  


The 2 highest contributors to stretch marks are Pregnancy and Weight Gain. These marks will eventually go away. When we say go away, it means that it will eventually blend in with our skin colour and will not be so obvious but this process can take months.. maybe even years... 


Having stretch marks does not affect our body function in any way but to many it is reflected as a "beauty killer". Well to those of you who find these stretch marks an eye sore, here are a few simple home remedies that can help speed up the process of it's elimination. 


1) Rubbing aroma oil (scent of your choice) 2 times daily


2) Applying Apricot Scrub and Cocoa Butter 2 times daily


3) Applying Sugarcane extract is said to have amazing effects on the elimination of stretch marks - Sugarcane extract contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid that helps in the reduction of Stretch mark appearance, thickness and darkness. 


4) Mix 1 ounce of Avocado Oil with any essential oil and apply 2 times daily


5) Aloe Vera extract, gel or oil is also an excellent remedy for stretch marks. Mixing it with any essential oil and applying 2 times daily will work better


All the above remedies not only function as good stretch mark remedies but are also excellent skin toning remedies. Apply it on a daily basis and see the results for your self. All the above mentioned items can be purchased at any local pharmacy or medical store.

One important tip for Pregnant Women - Start applying Vitamin E Oil over your tummy from the time you are pregnant. This helps a lot in reducing stretch marks after delivery.


That's all for today guys... please do share with us if you know of a remedy that works... Till our next post.. adios..