Generally with significant weight loss and gain, comes this entity labeled as stretch marks. They are something that people usually escape from, as they tend to deface their whole personality.
It is difficult to completely wipe off stretch marks; however, there are some home remedies for lightening them so that they don’t appear as prominent-
1. Lemon Juice
Due to the acidic nature and natural bleaching properties of lemon juice, it is considered to be one of the most effective remedies to lighten stretch marks. Simply cut a lemon, squeeze out the fresh juice and rub it gently onto the affected skin. Rinse it off after 10 minutes with some warm water.
2. Vegetable Oil Massage
Vegetable oils such as coconut oil, castor oil and even olive oil have the property of moisturizing skin and smoothing out wrinkles. Both these actions ensure that these oils are equally good for getting rid of stretch marks.
Take some warm olive oil and massage it deep onto the affected skin before bed. Rinse it off the next day morning with some warm water and mild soap, if necessary. When it comes to castor oil, the best way is to rub slightly warmer castor oil directly onto the affected skin and then wrap a cloth dipped in hot water (but not uncomfortably so) around the area.
3. Carrot Juice
Carrot juice is rich in minerals and vitamin C and helps beautify skin. Mix carrot juice with one teaspoon of sea salt. Massage this paste on the scar, leave to dry and rinse with warm water.
4. Egg White
Egg white is rich in protein and is useful in dealing with stretch marks. Collect egg whites from two eggs and whip it gently. Apply this as a thick layer onto the marks and let it dry. Rinse it off with water.
5. Aloe Vera Gel
Massaging the pulp of Aloe Vera on stretch marks will help in firming up the skin. The enzymes present in this plant will promote the removal of damaged tissues and keeps your skin hydrated and healthy. Using aloe vera gel will also improve your skin tone and give you an instant glow.
6. Water
Drinking plenty of water helps in detoxification of skin pores and restores elasticity, which will help a lot in getting rid of stretch marks. It is advised to drink one to two glasses of water several times during a day and a minimum of 10 glasses of water per day to keep the body hydrated.
7. Exercise
A good workout routine comprising of aerobics or yoga will prove to be beneficial as a sure-shot cure for stretch marks. Toning the muscles will allow the skin to firm up, which fades stretch marks.
8. Healthy Diet
A balanced diet goes a long way. Add more and more proteins, and vitamin C and E-rich foods to your diet as it promotes the growth of new tissues and healing of damaged tissues in the skin.
Don’t empty your pockets spending a whooping figure on all those expensive cosmetics thinking of a magic cure for these ungainly stretch marks, all of it maximum just yields you a reduced intensity. So why don’t we exploit the same benefits from simple ingredients you already have at home. Well on saying it all, the best medicine is Prevention. The ideal way to prevent stretch marks is to avoid rapid weight gain or loss. If you are on a stringent weight loss diet, always try to blend a balanced diet plan with efficient core exercises.
