Pregnancy Wellness
These 9 Natural Simple Remedies Are Believed To Help Reduce Stretch Marks
9 min read | Updated on 06-10-2021 by HappyPreggie
Stretch marks are a common occurrence for both men and women where the skin reforms rapidly due to normal growth or weight gain. They are also known as striae and can be caused by puberty or pregnancy for women.
When it comes to removing the traces of stretch marks in a completely fast-paced way, the possibilities are not really that big. This is because stretch marks are a form of scarring that takes a long time to heal or turn invisible. Nonetheless, there are still several remedies that are believed to lessen their appearance or make them fade.
Natural Stretch Mark Home Remedies
#1 Cocoa Butter
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Cocoa butter, also called theobroma oil, is a pale-yellow, edible fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It is used to make chocolate, as well as some ointments, toiletries, and pharmaceuticals. The use of super-hydrating cocoa butter that seeps easily into the skin can help reduce stretch mark’s appearance greatly at the same time will retain the body’s moisture. The best way to use cocoa butter is by applying it at night by massaging it properly over the skin.
#2 Aloe Vera
(Image credits to Tico Times)
Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis, is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water and nutrients in its leaves. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but it also has several other uses that could potentially benefit one’s health. The stalky green leaves of aloe vera contain a gel that can help regenerate the tissue of the skin which can be used to heal stretch marks. The application is as easy as removing the outer layer of the aloe vera leaf. Once the gel is retrieved, rub it gently all over the stretch marks before washing it off with water after 2-3 hours.
#3 Lemon Juice
(Image credits to Good Housekeeping)
From cooking to medicinal, lemon juice has a variety of uses. It acts as a great natural cleaner and also has been used for virus prevention over the years. Known for its bleaching properties, lemon juice is believed to be able to reduce the appearance of stretch marks really well through its natural acidity. Use a cotton pad to soak the juice and let it sit over the skin for around ten minutes. For easier application, simply cut the lemon into sliced wedges and rub it on the spot.
#4 Olive Oil
(Image credits to The Daily Meal)
Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil. It is commonly used in cooking, for frying foods or as a salad dressing. Consisting of plenty of antioxidants and vitamin E, frequent usage of the oil can help lessen the visibility of stretch marks over time as well as acting as a natural moisturizing agent. The application is by massaging the oil on the stretch mark and letting it dry.
#5 Sugar
Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that breaks down in the body to become a source of energy called glucose. They can be divided into two common categories which are naturally occurring sugar inside fruit and milk, followed by added sugar that can be found in foods. The fine grains of sugar works excellently as a natural exfoliant and can scrub away dead skin cells around the stretch mark, making it fade slightly. Create a homemade scrub by mixing some sugar with olive oil and lemon juice. Gently massage it into the skin for 10 minutes before rinsing with clean water.
#6 Coconut Oil
(Image credits to IFT.org)
Coconut oil is widely marketed as a superfood not just for the stomach, but also for the skin. The unique combination of fatty acids in coconut oil brings many positive effects on one’s health, such as boosting fat loss, heart health, and brain function. The ability of the coconut oil’s fatty acids that can absorb easily into the skin will speed up the stretch mark recovery. Simply rub the oil over the skin and let it sit until it naturally dries up.
#7 Egg Whites
(Image credits to Bigger Bolder Baking)
Egg whites are the clear, thick liquid that surrounds the bright yellow yolk of an egg. In a fertilized egg, they act as a protective layer to defend a growing chicken from harmful bacteria aside from providing some nutrients for its growth. Made up of around 90% water and 10% protein, they are a very amazing remedy for the skin not just for its tightening ability but also for the nutrients that it carries. Whisk an egg white using a fork and spread the foam over the stretch mark. Once it dries, rinse it off and lather on some moisturizer for better results. whites with a fork.
#8 Black Tea
(Image credits to Perfect Brew)
Aside from water, black tea is one of the most used beverages in the world. It comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and is often blended with other plants for different flavours, such as Earl Grey, English breakfast or chai. Besides its great taste, black tea also offers a variety of health benefits because it contains antioxidants and compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body, especially Vitamin B12 that is known to help control skin pigmentation. Boil or mix a couple of tablespoons of black tea with hot water together with some salt. Once it cools down, spread the mixture onto the stretch mark and let it sit for a while before rinsing.
#9 Argan Oil
(Image credits to EcoWatch)
Argan oil has been a culinary staple in Morocco for centuries — not only because of its subtle, nutty flavour but also its wide array of potential health benefits. This naturally occurring plant oil is derived from the kernels of the fruit of the argan tree and is now used across the world for a variety of culinary, cosmetic and medicinal applications. Made up of vitamin E, vitamin A, fatty acids, and other nutrients that make skin more supple and less inflamed, the oil is a very useful remedy that can minimize the appearance of stretch marks. Simply rub the oil over the skin and let it dry.
Over the years, many resources have proved that getting rid of stretch marks permanently is not a possible thing. However, the good news is that they can still fade and become less visible between 6 to 12 months if the person takes great care of their body and health. So while treating the stretch marks using these home remedies do work tremendously, it still requires one’s time and patience for the results to be fruitful. In the end, the most important thing is to always appreciate and love your body because while these marks may not look good, it is still a proof that you are healthy and living.
Want to read more? Check out these easy exercises for pregnant mothers to stay fit and some of the best ways to lose weight after your pregnancy.
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When it comes to removing the traces of stretch marks in a completely fast-paced way, the possibilities are not really that big. This is because stretch marks are a form of scarring that takes a long time to heal or turn invisible. Nonetheless, there are still several remedies that are believed to lessen their appearance or make them fade.
Natural Stretch Mark Home Remedies
#1 Cocoa Butter
(Image credits to Britannica)
Cocoa butter, also called theobroma oil, is a pale-yellow, edible fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It is used to make chocolate, as well as some ointments, toiletries, and pharmaceuticals. The use of super-hydrating cocoa butter that seeps easily into the skin can help reduce stretch mark’s appearance greatly at the same time will retain the body’s moisture. The best way to use cocoa butter is by applying it at night by massaging it properly over the skin.
#2 Aloe Vera
(Image credits to Tico Times)
Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis, is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water and nutrients in its leaves. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but it also has several other uses that could potentially benefit one’s health. The stalky green leaves of aloe vera contain a gel that can help regenerate the tissue of the skin which can be used to heal stretch marks. The application is as easy as removing the outer layer of the aloe vera leaf. Once the gel is retrieved, rub it gently all over the stretch marks before washing it off with water after 2-3 hours.
#3 Lemon Juice
(Image credits to Good Housekeeping)
From cooking to medicinal, lemon juice has a variety of uses. It acts as a great natural cleaner and also has been used for virus prevention over the years. Known for its bleaching properties, lemon juice is believed to be able to reduce the appearance of stretch marks really well through its natural acidity. Use a cotton pad to soak the juice and let it sit over the skin for around ten minutes. For easier application, simply cut the lemon into sliced wedges and rub it on the spot.
#4 Olive Oil
(Image credits to The Daily Meal)
Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil. It is commonly used in cooking, for frying foods or as a salad dressing. Consisting of plenty of antioxidants and vitamin E, frequent usage of the oil can help lessen the visibility of stretch marks over time as well as acting as a natural moisturizing agent. The application is by massaging the oil on the stretch mark and letting it dry.
#5 Sugar
(Image credits to Food Business)
Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that breaks down in the body to become a source of energy called glucose. They can be divided into two common categories which are naturally occurring sugar inside fruit and milk, followed by added sugar that can be found in foods. The fine grains of sugar works excellently as a natural exfoliant and can scrub away dead skin cells around the stretch mark, making it fade slightly. Create a homemade scrub by mixing some sugar with olive oil and lemon juice. Gently massage it into the skin for 10 minutes before rinsing with clean water.
#6 Coconut Oil
(Image credits to IFT.org)
Coconut oil is widely marketed as a superfood not just for the stomach, but also for the skin. The unique combination of fatty acids in coconut oil brings many positive effects on one’s health, such as boosting fat loss, heart health, and brain function. The ability of the coconut oil’s fatty acids that can absorb easily into the skin will speed up the stretch mark recovery. Simply rub the oil over the skin and let it sit until it naturally dries up.
#7 Egg Whites
(Image credits to Bigger Bolder Baking)
Egg whites are the clear, thick liquid that surrounds the bright yellow yolk of an egg. In a fertilized egg, they act as a protective layer to defend a growing chicken from harmful bacteria aside from providing some nutrients for its growth. Made up of around 90% water and 10% protein, they are a very amazing remedy for the skin not just for its tightening ability but also for the nutrients that it carries. Whisk an egg white using a fork and spread the foam over the stretch mark. Once it dries, rinse it off and lather on some moisturizer for better results. whites with a fork.
#8 Black Tea
(Image credits to Perfect Brew)
Aside from water, black tea is one of the most used beverages in the world. It comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and is often blended with other plants for different flavours, such as Earl Grey, English breakfast or chai. Besides its great taste, black tea also offers a variety of health benefits because it contains antioxidants and compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body, especially Vitamin B12 that is known to help control skin pigmentation. Boil or mix a couple of tablespoons of black tea with hot water together with some salt. Once it cools down, spread the mixture onto the stretch mark and let it sit for a while before rinsing.
#9 Argan Oil
(Image credits to EcoWatch)
Argan oil has been a culinary staple in Morocco for centuries — not only because of its subtle, nutty flavour but also its wide array of potential health benefits. This naturally occurring plant oil is derived from the kernels of the fruit of the argan tree and is now used across the world for a variety of culinary, cosmetic and medicinal applications. Made up of vitamin E, vitamin A, fatty acids, and other nutrients that make skin more supple and less inflamed, the oil is a very useful remedy that can minimize the appearance of stretch marks. Simply rub the oil over the skin and let it dry.
Over the years, many resources have proved that getting rid of stretch marks permanently is not a possible thing. However, the good news is that they can still fade and become less visible between 6 to 12 months if the person takes great care of their body and health. So while treating the stretch marks using these home remedies do work tremendously, it still requires one’s time and patience for the results to be fruitful. In the end, the most important thing is to always appreciate and love your body because while these marks may not look good, it is still a proof that you are healthy and living.
Want to read more? Check out these easy exercises for pregnant mothers to stay fit and some of the best ways to lose weight after your pregnancy.
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