Stretch Marks

It happens to all of us. For some, stretch marks happen because of a genetic predisposition. For others, pregnancy or weight loss and weight gain can cause them. There are several home remedies that can help with this condition. Although in most cases a home remedy cannot remove the stretch marks completely, they can often be diminished in how noticeable they actually are.

Stretch marks are red colored lines that will develop in various areas of the body. Over time, they turn from red into white/skin colored. They can be a bit discomforting, but most of the time is just something you do not want to see on your body. For some, they may itch or the skin may feel tight against the body.

Stretch marks are caused when the skin stretches. In pregnancy, the skin will stretch in the abdomen as well as the breasts, causing stretch marks to appear. They occur very rapidly in this case. Those that gain any weight can get them in virtually any location of the body, too.

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks:

Home remedies for stretch marks can help to lessen the look of them. While prevention of the marks is the only real way to stop them from permanently scaring your body, they are still able to be less noticeable with these natural cures.

Exercise:

During pregnancy, exercising and toning the body is the most effective way to prevent and minimized stretch marks. It can also help to get rid of stretch marks as well.

Vitamins:

A combination of Vitamin C and Vitamin E are ideal. Add protein to your diet that is lean, too. This natural cure for stretch marks works because it gives your body the nutrients it needs to encourage tissue growth.

Home Remedy Recipe:

Here is another natural cure for stretch marks. To remove stretch marks on virtually any part of your body, make this recipe. Mix one ounce of avocado oil (you can also use jojoba or sweet almond) with seven drops of a good quality lavender oil.  Add five more drops of chamomile. Then, rub into the body at the stretch marks.

Cocoa Butter:

Cocoa butter applied to the affected area will also aid in removing the stretch marks.  This home remedy is easy to find but if you need an alternative, look for elastin cream. Each will help to reduce stretch marks significantly.