Know the effective home remedies to reduce stretch marks during pregnancy; also, know how to avoid getting stretch marks and make your own home made moisturizers to get rid of stretch marks!!! Stretch mark is a common problem among women, especially after pregnancy. There are many causes of stretch marks after pregnancy like as hormonal changes, fat loss in the abdomen after delivery, less elastic skin and so on. You see fine lines developing around the areas where fats have accumulated, usually in the stomach, chest, belly bottom and thighs. Now the question is how to get rid of stretch marks after delivery? Have patience while removing your stretch marks. Remember, you cannot eliminate stretch marks instantly or completely. Lots of cosmetic products like as creams, lotions are available. There are also surgical treatments. But these are expensive and may not give the desired results Opt for Natural Home Remedies to remove your stretch marks problem. Even though you can eliminate them at one go, you can at least reduce their appearance.
It is always advisable to treat stretch marks as early as possible, when you see the first lines after pregnancy. In fact, there are certain remedies which you can try even during pregnancy so that you do not get stretch marks at all. The basic idea is to moisturize your skin so that it remains well-hydrated. The more you keep your skin soft and supple, the less will be your stretch marks. So, how to go about it? Regular massage of the abdomen area, belly, thighs, and chest with oils will help your skin to become smooth and you can see the desired results of reduced stretch marks. Some of the popular oils to be used for this purpose are as follows: This popular herb is known to diminish stretch marks. Apply aloe vera gel on the stretch marks. You get the gel from the market or you use fresh aloe vera. Squeeze out the gel from a fresh plant and apply it over the affected areas daily. It promotes healing and soothes your skin. A rich source of protein, applying egg whites is considered to be an effective remedy for stretch marks.
It is said that the proteins in egg whites rejuvenate your skin. Try applying whites on the stretch marks on a regular basis and see how the marks fade away. Just as the oil treatment, you can also go for the butter treatment. Cocoa butter or Shea butter is considered to be a popular remedy for stretch marks. Apply Shea butter or cocoa butter directly on the stretch marks to reduce their appearance. Butter application on the affected area improves the elasticity of the skin and prevents dryness. Wash off after application and repeat the procedure regularly. Keep your body well-hydrated. Drink 10-12 glasses of water every day. Keeping your skin hydrated helps to keep your skin free from many problems, including stretch marks. It is also recommended to reduce the intake of coffee, tea or soda as they can cause dehydration. Lemon juice is acidic. It can heal or reduce stretch marks. Rub lemon juice on the stretch marks. Let the juice soak into your skin. Rinse it off with cold water.
Do this daily to see the desired results. Take a medium size potato and cut it into two-halves. Take one piece and rub it on the stretch marks. See that the juice gets soak into the skin. Then wash it off with water. Sugar scrub is another remedy for stretch marks. Mix 1 Tbsp of sugar with few drops of lemon juice and a small amount of almond oil. Now apply this mixture on your stretch marks. This scrub exfoliates your dead skin. Do this every day before take your bath. Watch your stretch marks reducing. Combine equal parts of wheat germ oil, olive oil and aloe vera. Free from chemicals, this is a daily moisturizing lotion that you can apply on your stretch marks. For this, mix ¼ cup aloe vera gel and ½ cup extra virgin oil. Break open 6 Vitamin E capsules and 3-4 Vitamin A capsules and add the liquid to the oil and gel mixture. Mix all the ingredients and store it in a bottle. This is your natural lotion to remove stretch marks. Keep this bottle in the refrigerator.
Apply daily on the stretch marks. Shake the bottle before use. Mix ½ cup cocoa butter, 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil, 2 Tbsp bees wax grated. Yu can also add wheat germ oil and apricot kernel oil. Now heat the mixture. Store and refrigerate the mixture. This is your homemade stretch removal cream. Apply this on the affected area. Now, that we have got to know the natural remedies to get rid of stretch marks, let us try not to get these stretch marks at the first place. For this you have to take care of yourself during pregnancy.Vitamin E is my new jam. I brought it to Vegas with me & it’s literally a lifesaver. ESP since it’s so dry here. Since being in Veg, I’ve been that freak who’s rubbing oil all over my body… The best thing ever: instead of wiping makeup off your face with one of those nasty chemical-filled makeup cloths. You know what I mean when you’re scrubbing your face so gnarly your eyelashes are coming off & your face is beet red? Yah those annoying shit cloths.
Anyway instead I simply rub some Vitamin E ( super inexpensive, BTW ) on my face. The makeup literally comes off in one swipe without a cotton ball. I literally rub it in like lotion on my face once & my makeup is gone! There’s none of that leftover shit either ( like mascara flakes or foundation residue ). Like, ummm the coolest thing ever, right?! Yesterday my friend asked for some & I only gave her a drop. She laughed & jokingly said “why the F are you rationing your Vitamin E?” I mean, in all fairness I was def being a Stingy Susan. The benefits are just too good. Vitamin E oil has an amazing anti-aging effect on skin. Lack of proper skin care regime, and habits like excessive intake of alcohol and smoking, often trigger the onset of signs of aging before time. Topical application of almond oil promotes production of two important protein components namely, collagen and elastin that improves skin elasticity. This in turn reduces the appearances of the visible age spots, fine lines or wrinkles, and gives you a younger-looking skin.
Its antioxidant properties further fight off damaging effects of free radicals, and minimizes the chances of appearances of new wrinkles. For this reason, Vitamin E is used as a key ingredient in several anti-aging creams and lotions that are available in the market. Vitamin E prevents water loss from the skin, and helps it to retain its natural moisture. Thus, it makes dull, dry skin look healthy and well-moisturized. If it is used for the purpose of deep pore cleansing of dry skin on a regular basis, it restores the normal oil balance of the skin. Vitamin E oil is popularly used to treat minor sunburns. When applied topically, it is readily absorbed by the epidermis layer of the skin, and it heals the damages caused by ultraviolet radiation. Thus you get relief from pain. It can also provide protection to the skin from sun damage. So, it is added to sunscreen lotion of various brands, to improve its sun protection quality. Vitamin E is useful for removing scars from the skin.
When it is applied on acne scars or any other forms of scars caused due to some bruises, burns, etc., it first softens up the skin of the affected area, and then lightens the mark in a few weeks. Eventually, the scar will fade out within a few months. Vitamin E speeds up the process of regeneration of skin cells and the dead, damaged skin cells are replaced with new ones. This way, it helps to get rid of the scar tissue. However, it may not be that effective for surgical scars. This oil is equally effective on stretch marks. Pregnant women should start applying vitamin E oil on the abdomen, when the belly starts expanding. This will not only bring relief from the itching sensation caused by the stretching of the skin, but also prevent stretch marks. Those who have already developed stretch marks should apply the oil to get rid of them. It increases the growth of new skin cells in the area, and also helps to restore the natural elastic properties of the skin. Thus regular application helps to eliminate the ugly stretch marks.