Everyone can be affected by the appearance of dreadful stretch marks in their lifetime.
When skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, the natural collagen and elastin can rupture. As the skin
heals it is common for scars to appear known as striae or stretch marks. Some of the most
common culprits of stretch marks include pregnancy, dramatic weight loss or gain, growth
spurts, and even rapid muscle growth. While stretch marks may seem inevitable, there are
natural remedies and even preventative measures you can take to reduce their appearance.
Feel beautiful in your skin once again with these all-natural home remedies.
Prevent Stretch Marks By Practicing These Daily Habits
By following these daily habits, your skin will be fortified to withstand future stretch marks
from forming. These simple tips are a great idea for anyone even if you’re not concerned with
the appearance of stretch marks.
● Hydration – This is a key component to maintaining your skin’s youthful
elasticity. It is recommended you drink enough water for your body every day. To
calculate the amount of water your body needs on a daily basis, weigh yourself
and divide this number in half, this is how many ounces you should be
consuming every day for adequate hydration.
Example *If you weigh 130 pounds then you should be consuming 65 ounces of
water daily. This is equivalent to 8 – 8 oz glasses of water*
● Moisturization – In order to retain the elasticity of your skin, it is important to
have a daily moisturization routine in place. Try choosing products with intense
moisturization ingredients like hyaluronic acid or retinoids. By adding these
products to your daily routine you can significantly increase your skin’s ability to
produce collagen, thereby improving elasticity and preventing those pesky
stretch marks.
● Avoid Rapid Weight Loss or Gain – Often times stretch marks are the result of
losing or gaining weight too quickly. This is because the skin shrinks or stretches
during this time. It’s best to avoid these rapid changes to the body if at all
possible.
Effective All-Natural Home Remedies
1. Aloe Vera
This miraculous succulent is known for its healing capabilities. Aloe vera leaves contain
a gel that can be used as a natural healing agent. Aloe vera gel can aid in the
regeneration of skin tissue. By regenerating skin tissues and cells you will see a
significant improvement in your stretch marks appearance. Try taking the fresh gel from
an aloe vera leaf and massage onto the stretch marks directly, leave the gel on your skin
for 20-30 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm water. If you don’t have access to fresh aloe
vera leaves you can use a store-bought aloe vera gel, just make sure the gel you choose
is 100% aloe vera for best results.
2. Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter with its nourishing ingredients has been a long time solution for battling
stretch marks. Many pregnant women use cocoa butter during and after pregnancy to
avoid and stretch marks. When used regularly stretch marks have been known to
disappear altogether. Cocoa butter should be applied at night for maximum
effectiveness. Take your time and massage it liberally into the skin and over a period of
time you will notice your stretch marks reducing and fading away.
3. Sugar Scrubs
Sugar scrubs are an effective means of exfoliation that can assist stretch marks to fade.
Sugar is a natural exfoliant that when used can slough off dead skin cells. When used
regularly a sugar scrub can boost the health and appearance of your skin while allowing
skincare products to penetrate more deeply. Sugar scrubs can be made with natural
household ingredients you typically have on hand. Use this recipe as a guide to creating
your own DIY sugar scrubs and start making a difference in the appearance of stretch
marks.
DIY Sugar Scrub
1. Combine one cup of sugar (white or brown) with a softening agent such as
coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil.
2. Add lemon juice to reduce the discoloration of stretch marks.
3. Mix well, consistency should be like wet sand
4. To use this mixture, apply to stretch marks and lightly scrub. Let the mixture sit
for 10-15 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water for best results.
4. Nourishing All-Natural Skin Masks
Stretch marks are caused by a lack of collagen and elasticity within the skin. To reduce
the appearance of stretch marks you’ll need to replenish what is lost. With these all-
natural skin masks, you will be able to nourish your skin to restore elasticity and
collagen. Say good riddance to those annoying stretch marks.
1. Oatmeal
Oatmeal has the ability to reduce redness while providing much needed
nourishment to the skin. Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant this can be beneficial for
fighting the appearance of stretch marks. Follow this recipe to see an incredible
difference in your stretch marks.
● 2 tsp oatmeal
● 2 egg yolks (beaten)
● Juice from one lemon
● 2 tsp almond oil
Combine all ingredients well and apply to stretch marks, allow the
mixture to dry completely. Then rinse with cold water while scrubbing
gently. This should be done every other day or twice a week for best
results.
2. Apricot
Apricots have natural exfoliating properties, this can be useful in healing stretch
marks. Start by taking 2-3 seeded apricots and crushing them into a paste, then
apply the paste to affected areas and let sit for about 15 minutes. Finish by
rinsing area with warm water. Repeat daily for one month and you will see a
miraculous improvement in your stretch marks appearance. Pure apricot oil can
be successful at treating stretch marks as well because it is known to have skin
rejuvenating properties. Mix apricot oil with lemon juice and massage this into the
skin for fast, effective results.
3. Almond & Coconut oil
When used together these ingredients will show dramatic results for reducing the
appearance of stretch marks. Combine coconut oil and almond oil in equal parts/
Massage into skin daily to see effective results.
4. Cucumber & Lemon
Lemon juice has a natural acidity that assists in healing and reducing the
appearance of scars while cucumber juice provides a cool soothing effect. Your
skin will be left feeling refreshed. In a small bowl combine equal parts lemon and
cucumber juice. Apply this mixture to affected areas and let sit for approximately
10 minutes. Finish by rinsing with lukewarm water.
Don’t Lose Hope
You may have noticed treating stretch marks is not going to be an overnight
success. Treating stretch marks requires dedication and patience as well as a healthy
skincare regiment. I can assure you the results will be worth the wait. By using these
simple all-natural home remedies for stretch marks, you’ll finally say bye-bye to those
stubborn stretch marks.
