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In
this post, I am going to discuss about stretch marks, what causes stretch marks, what are the home remedies for stretch marks and some easy exercises you can do to reduce the appearance
of stretch marks and a video clip on how to get rid of stretch marks and
scars. Read on to find more.
Pregnancy
and weight gain are the two major causes of stretch marks. When your skin is
stretched to its maximum capacity, its elastic fibers and collagen
breaks down and the ruptured middle layer tissue can then be seen through the
thinned outer layer of skin.
Most
women develop stretch marks at some point in her life. Some women have a family
disposition to develop stretch marks, whereas others do not develop them at all.
What Causes Stretch
Marks?
There
are various other causes of stretch marks:
·
They
may occur on the body of both men and women, if they have a problem with
obesity.
·
Sometimes
stretch marks develop due to hormonal and genetic problems.
·
Boys
and girls develop stretch marks in their teen years, because of the skin
stretching on their bodies in the process of growth.
·
Sometimes
they are caused by the intake of chemical-based medicines used to combat long term
diseases.
·
Deficiency
in essential minerals and vitamins also leads to stretch marks. So proper and
regular food is required.
What are the Home
Remedies for Stretch Marks?
In
treating such problems, nothing is as safe and beneficial as a good home
remedy. Similarly, in the case of stretch marks, taking to home remedies is the
best way to get rid of them.
But
during pregnancy, it is very necessary to go with what doctors advise. Some of
the solutions are provided below:
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #1 – Olive Oil
Gentle
rubbing of warm olive oil on the abdomen and hips betters one's blood
circulation and helps reduce stretch marks to a great degree.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #2 – Carrier Oil + Essential Oil
Prepare
a mixture by adding one ounce of carrier oil (try avocado, sweet almond or
jojoba, they are the best) with seven drops of lavender and five drops of
chamomile. Apply on the affected areas. This is one of the most important home
remedies for stretch marks.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #3 – Oil Massage
Massage
using calendula oil on the affected parts works a lot towards minimising
stretch marks, because this oil is known for its medicinal property. Even
lavender oil, which is known for its aromatic herbal quality, errand (castor
oil), flaxseed oil and cod liver oil can be used to treat the problem.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #4 – Cocoa Butter + Elastin Cream
Apply
cocoa butter and/or elastin cream all over the body. These are very good for
stretch marks.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #5 – Almond Oil + Lavender Oil + Chamomile Oil
Another
popular remedy in this category is the mixture of a little badaam (almond) oil,
lavender oil and half a teaspoon chamomile oil. It is said to be the most
effective treatment.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #6 – Wheat Germ Oil + Calendula Oil
An
herbal solution can also be made by mixing one tablespoon wheat germ oil and
one tablespoon calendula oil. Regular application of this mixture on abdomen,
hips, and breast regions works great, particularly on stretch marks caused due
to pregnancy or weight gain.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #7 – Lemon Juice
Lemon
Juice- Lemon juice is naturally acidic and has bleaching properties too, thus,
making this one of the most effective home remedies to heal and reduce stretch
marks.
Take
some fresh lemon juice and rub it on your stretch marks in circular motions.
Wait for 10 minutes so that the juice will soak into your skin before you rinse
it off. Repeat this routine a few times to see better results.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #8 – Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Oil
Aloe
Vera - Stretch marks on the skin indicate that the skin has lost its natural
elasticity. Since, aloe vera contains healing and soothing properties it heals
small tears in the skin's layer and thus helps regain lost elasticity, making
it a good remedy for treating stretch marks.
You
could also directly rub some fresh aloe vera gel to the affected area or you
can combine this with vitamin E oil.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #9 – Egg White
Egg
white - Egg whites contain amino acids and proteins that have been known to
cure stretch marks. Whip together the whites of two eggs until they form soft
peaks.
Then
use a brush or sponge to apply the whipped egg white onto the stretch marks and
allow it to dry completely. You can then rinse it off with cold water and apply
some olive oil to moisturise that area.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #10 – Castor Oil
Castor
oil - In many parts of India, mothers are given an oil massage after child
birth. This is then followed by a hot water bath. This traditional custom has
been used by many modern day facilities to help a woman get rid of stretch
marks.
Castor
oil has moisturising properties, which helps smoothen out the wrinkles.
Therefore, an oil massage followed by a hot water bath can get rid of stretch
marks.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #11 – Drink Enough Water
It
is advised to maintain sufficient levels of water in body to avert any problems
of dry skin. Good, hydrated skin results in regular detoxification of skin pores
and restores elasticity, which will further aid in diminishing the markings. It
is advised to drink 1-2 glasses of water several times during day.
Home Remedies for
Stretch Marks Tip #12 – Vitamin-Rich Diet
The
adequate and uninterrupted supply of nutrition to the body is of great
eminence. It is recommended to include ample vitamins A, C and E in the diet
chart.
These
vitamins endow skin with optimum elasticity and at the same time provide
nutrients for skincare. Fresh fruit, vegetables, almonds, fish and eggs are
some example of vitamin-rich food items.
How to Reduce the
Appearance of Stretch Marks?
Apart
from the above remedies, exercise is one of the best recourses for reducing the
appearance of stretch marks because the firming of the body tightens the skin
and promotes better elasticity.
Because
stretch marks usually develop in the areas like the thighs, abdomen, hips, and
arms, here are some exercises to help you firm these areas:
·
To
firm your buttocks and hips, lie flat on your back and relax. Now lift one leg
and create a 90-degree angle until you feel a certain pull on your buttocks.
Repeat with the other leg, slowly adding to the pace and to the strain on the
hips, thighs and buttocks.
·
To
firm your thighs, sit on a chair and put your hands down at your sides to hold
onto the chair. Now swing your legs up and down.
·
To
firm your stomach, you can perform abdominal crunches. Lie flat on your back
and bend your knees with feet flat on the floor and hands on the sides of your
head. Now contract your abs and lift your upper body slightly off the floor.
·
To
firm your bottom, lie face-down on the floor with your arms on the side. Raise
your right leg first then down, and then do the same with the other leg. You
don't have to raise your leg too high; three to six inches off the floor will
suffice.
·
The
goal for all the exercises is to do twenty lifts for each exercise, three times
a week.
If
a home remedy is used properly, in addition to the intake of nutritious food on
time and drinking of enough water every day, one can easily get rid of the
stretch mark problem.
By Justin E King, author of the Erase Your Stretch Marks
program. This program will teach you the natural ways to treat your stretch
marks, how to minimize them, how to get rid of them by using some homemade
cream recipes and nutritional guidelines. For more information about this
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