Stretch Marks – 6 Unusual Ways

Stretch marks  are a very common aesthetic problem, most often affecting women, but also men. They appear especially during pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as in people suffering from large fluctuations in weight, especially during adolescence. Hereditary factors, the natural level of skin firmness, and hormonal changes are also important.

It is very difficult to completely remove  stretch marks , but using a few home remedies you can significantly reduce their visibility and improve the condition of the skin. In a moment you will learn 6 products that should be in your home and which you will be able to use at any time to deal with the problem of stretch marks.

Stretch marks appear most often on such areas of our body as the abdomen or thighs. The stores are full of commercial creams, lotions and other cosmetics that are designed to accelerate the skin regeneration process and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

However, if you would like to reach for equally effective and much cheaper substitutes for these products, below you will find a list of home remedies that will support you in the fight against stretch marks. Ready? Be sure to try at least a few of them.

1. Sugar peeling for stretch marks

Although eating large amounts of sugar can be harmful to your health, you can use it freely for other purposes, such as making a homemade exfoliant. The rough texture of sugar makes it perfect as a peeling, thanks to which you will remove dead epidermis, smooth the skin and reduce the visibility of stretch marks.

Needed ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil

What should i do?

• Put sugar in a bowl, add lemon juice and mix.
• Add the almond oil and mix until thick.
• Apply the scrub to the skin and massage with circular movements. Leave the product on the body for about 15 minutes.
• Then rinse your body with water.
• Repeat the treatment three times a week for good results.

2. Aloe for stretch marks

Aloe is a product known for its nourishing and regenerating abilities. In addition, it has a moisturizing effect, and the antioxidants present in it perfectly stimulate the process of rebuilding skin cells, which makes stretch marks less visible.

Needed ingredients

• 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

What should i do?

• Place the aloe vera gel and olive oil in a blender and blend for a few minutes.
• When you get a homogeneous mass, apply it directly to the stretch marks and leave it for about 20 minutes.
• After this time, rinse the body with warm water.
• Repeat this treatment every day to get the best possible results.

3. Almond oil, thanks to which you will say goodbye to stretch marks

Almond oil is a rich source of vitamin E, which significantly improves skin elasticity and firmness. It is worth combining its properties with a bit of olive oil, because such a mixture is one of the most effective home remedies for stretch marks.

Needed ingredients

• 1/2 cup of almond oil
• 1/4 cup of olive oil

What should i do?

• Mix the almond oil with the olive oil. You can increase the amount of each product as needed, keeping only the right proportions.
• Apply a mixture of oils on your hands and then massage it into the skin on your legs, abdomen or thighs.
• Repeat this treatment every day before going to bed.

4. For stretch marks: coconut oil

The fatty acids in coconut oil stimulate blood circulation and stimulate the cell regeneration process. In addition, coconut oil has a moisturizing and antioxidant effect, thanks to which the levels of collagen and elastin remain normal, and the fibers do not break down.

Needed ingredients

• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter

What should i do?

• Heat the coconut oil along with the cocoa butter.

• When both products are dissolved and mixed, remove the dish from the burner and pour it into a glass container.
• Allow the mixture to solidify, then use as much as you need to thoroughly moisturize your skin.
• You can leave the prepared balm on the skin, you don’t have to rinse it off. Use it every evening for better results.

5. Potato juice and stretch marks

Perhaps this item on our list surprised you a bit, but you absolutely need to try it out for yourself. The minerals and vitamins contained in potato juice are extremely helpful in the fight against stretch marks and scars. Potato properties effectively stimulate cell regeneration and increase collagen production, thanks to which stretch marks become less visible and the skin regains its firmness.

Needed ingredients

• 1 potato

What should i do?

• Cut the potato into slices. Apply the slices directly to the stretch marks.
• Leave it on for 10 minutes for the potato juice to have a chance to work.
• Then wash your skin.
• Repeat the treatment every day for best results.

6. Marigold oil for stretch marks

Marigold oil is a delicate product that effectively reduces the visibility of wrinkles, moles and stretch marks. To prepare it at home, you need marigold flakes and extra virgin olive oil.

Needed ingredients

• 3 handfuls of marigold petals
• 1 cup of olive oil

What should i do?

• Place the petals in a dark glass jar and pour olive oil over them.

• Leave for 21 days, then strain.
• Apply the resulting oil directly on your hands, and then massage it into the areas of the skin where stretch marks appeared.
• Store the essential oil in a dark place.
• Use every evening.

Remember that none of the methods described above can completely remove stretch marks, but they are effective enough to reduce their visibility, especially if you do not forget about a healthy diet and regular physical activity while using them.