Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks
By PositiveMed-Team
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson
Potato Juice
Potato juice is a great remedy for stretch
marks, it fosters growth and restores skin
cells. Slice a potato and rub the pieces on
your stretch marks for a few minutes
covering the entire affected area. Rinse with
lukewarm water after a few minutes.
Vitamin C and Sugar
Sugar can be used to exfoliate your skin. Mix
one tablespoon raw sugar, some almond oil,
and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix well and
apply to stretch marks, massage for about
10 minutes on your skin before taking a
shower. Keep doing it for a month or so and
feel the difference. For better results, you can
dab a cotton ball in the mixture and apply
on your stretch marks.
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter works best for stretch marks
that occur post-pregnancy. Apply to your
hips, thighs, buttocks, and abdomen in the
morning and before bed. Its good at
penetrating the upper skin layer and
reaching the dermis.
Carrot puree
Mash some soft steamed carrots and make a
paste, apply to stretch marks and let it sit
for as long as possible then rinse with
lukewarm water. (Caution: In lighter skin
tones it may temporarily turn you orange)
Aloe-Vera
Aloe-vera is helpful for many skin problems,
it has essential nutrients and active
compounds which can be used to treat minor
burns as well. Because of its healing and
soothing properties, it works well on stretch
marks. Directly rub the aloe vera gel on your
marks and let it dry for a few minutes, then
wash off with lukewarm water.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is rich in nutrients and antioxidants
that help improve various skin problems
including stretch marks. Dab a cotton ball or
a soft cloth into olive oil and apply it to the
affected areas, this improves circulation and
reduces stretch marks to a great extent. You
can leave it to soak in so that your skin
absorbs the vitamins A, D, and E present in
the oil. You can also mix olive oil with water
and vinegar and use it as night cream to
keep your skin moisturized.
Grapes
Grapes are one of the best moisturizers, the
extract from grapes protects and beautifies
your skin as it hydrates and revitalizes the
effects of dry skin. You can apply it as a
mask, Let it dry for 20-30 minutes then rinse
with lukewarm water. It will eliminate the
stretch marks and will also prevent
reoccurrence.
Tea Tree Oil
One of the best oils for your skin is tea tree
oil. Tea tree oil has amazing antibiotic,
antiviral, and anti-inflammatory benefits
which make it an effective remedy for many
skin problems. You can apply it once a day.
It has a medicinal strong smell which some
people might not like, but the odor does
fade.