Many people see stretch marks as a sign of obesity. But I actually have to dispute that because I’ve seen stretch marks on slim people.
Stretch marks occur as a result of the elasticity of the skin when you gain weight real quick, especially during puberty or pregnancy stage.
When stretch marks are too much and in very visible parts of the body, they can make one really uncomfortable. But to get rid of them, you really don’t have to spend so much. Natural methods are cheap and safe.
Here are a few:
1. Aloe Vera.
This is the most effective homeopathic remedy for curing, not only stretch marks, but other skin related problems. Aloe Vera is known for its healing and regenerating properties. You can apply it directly on stretch mark one time a day or make a paste by mixing the Aloe Vera gel with olive oil. Then, use warm water to rinse the skin.
2. White Sugar
Natural 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 sugar. Add some drops of almond oil and lemon juice in it. Stir it well and apply directly on the stretch marks. Rub it for 8-10 minutes and then, take a shower. Do this repeatedly for one month until the stretch marks fade away.
3. Lemon Juice
The alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and vitamin C in lemons can efficienty remove the dead skin and make your stretch marks disappear fast. Slice up lemon and rub it over stretch marks in a circular motion for 10 minutes. Then clean it with warm water. You can also create a mixture of lemon juice and cucumber juice and apply this mixture on stretch mark.
4. Potato Juice
Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals that foster growth and restoration of skin cells. Cut thick slices of a medium-sized potato. Take one of the potato slices and rub gently on the stretch marks for a few minutes. When the juice gets dried, wash the affected area with lukewarm water.
5. Egg Whites
Egg whites are full of proteins and amino acid. They are likewise rich in collagen and vitamin A and along these lines can treat scars or blazes excessively effected. Separate egg whites of two eggs and whip them. Clean affected stretch marks with fresh water and apply a layer of whipped egg whites. Let them dry and wash it with cold water. After, use olive oil as moisturizer. Use this method daily for at least two weeks.
6. Cocoa Butter & Shea Butter
Cocoa butter is best known for enhancing the blood circulation and anti-ageing properties and anti-wrinkling properties. While Shea butter melts on your skin at body temperature and so can be ingested fast. Mix these two with a little Vitamin E oil which is a compelling antioxidant that will penetrate through the layers of your skin and help its natural wound mending procedure while removing the scars on it. Store in a cool place. The cream will become strong again once it chills off. Apply this twice daily.
Remember, whatever remedy you choose to use, you have to be consistent with it over some weeks for best results.
SL Fabz, do you know of any other methods of getting rid of stretch marks through natural remedies?
27 Comments
Priscilla
March 20, 2015 at 11:28 pmI have stretch marks.i have done everything possible!! From Vichy,python snake fat.i did a laser procedure called fractional spent thousands of $$$ still they are visible.
thelma
March 20, 2015 at 11:35 pmBy olive oil do u mean the normal ones we do use in church as annointing oil or what…. good job though
Anya Ketoh
March 21, 2015 at 11:30 amThank u stephs.ur tips always so educative and really rich.please stephs how can I have tips on natural body treatments.or can I as well use these tips on treatment of stretchmark.???
pauline
March 21, 2015 at 3:54 pmpure olive oil. anointing oil might not exactly be pure olive oil. the pure one is usually more expensive.
Ademiju Gabriel Ola
March 20, 2015 at 11:55 pmPls .. How do d Avocado look like … And secondly is how can I get d Alph hydroxy acids look like too.?
Thanks a lot
loissita
March 21, 2015 at 12:56 amPlease which 1 work fast sum1 shld answer me ooooo
Bank
March 21, 2015 at 3:41 amGreat write up.
sonia koroma
March 21, 2015 at 6:46 amI am going to try it . I have tried some meny thinks.
Ruth Ayo
March 21, 2015 at 7:58 amvery nice.
Ruth asemota
March 21, 2015 at 8:01 amThanks Steph.
chychyable
March 21, 2015 at 8:39 amI am applying the lemon juice method…
awesome
March 21, 2015 at 8:46 amThanks for these nice tips. Pls I need to know which one works faster n better cos I’m getting so fed up n embarrassed. Thanks.Much love
pweetypriscah
March 21, 2015 at 3:45 pmAloe vera is very effective. Its what am using and my stretchmarks are already dissapearing nt upto two weeks
dorexzy
March 21, 2015 at 4:27 pmI tink the lemon juice or even lime juice works faster after which u apply the shea butter (igbo name -okuma) yoruba – ori. #Worked4Me#
alexia
March 21, 2015 at 4:27 pmI Stephen, thanks so much I’ll try this thanks
Zeey
March 21, 2015 at 5:34 pmThanks a lot Steph. Of all the methods am going to try the potato slice and egg white.. I think consistency is actually the key to it success.
Zeey
March 21, 2015 at 5:37 pmPls, I also need home made remedy to cellulite.
Mercy Opuine Chima
March 21, 2015 at 9:37 pmThis is great.Knowledge is power. Thanks Stephanie.
Racheal Laye Edward
March 22, 2015 at 10:55 amThank u very much for this post!
Eclas
March 22, 2015 at 11:04 amSteph thnx alot,buh 4 me i would like you to advise me on how to gain weight
jeremy blues julianah
March 22, 2015 at 10:09 pmtanks stephanie.u are great.*winks*
kemi
March 23, 2015 at 1:37 pmcan the white egg be store in a tin
nomsy blessy
March 23, 2015 at 4:09 pmtanx Steph pls how can we get rid of keloid,I have a wound wch turned out to be keloid later on de chest and I feel so uncomfortable with it i need home remedies for it pls.pls advice me on how to gain weight too tanx..
Chioma Ekeh
March 23, 2015 at 11:37 pmThanks steph I feel relieved already with this information.
Hope
March 24, 2015 at 8:44 pmThanz steph i love dix.I will try it
Lilian
March 26, 2015 at 11:06 amPlease help me I need to treat discuss stretch mark is making me feel uncomfortable and embarrass .
chisa
July 8, 2015 at 4:04 pmusing shea butter alone, is it effective?