Treat Stretch Marks the Natural Way
Stretch marks are an unfortunate fact of life. Even if you have never been pregnant or have gained a large amount of weight in a short period, chances are that growth spurts in your adolescence have led to stretch marks. Since stretch marks are common among the population in general, there are a great deal of treatments for them.
We will take a look at several home remedies that have been used throughout the ages to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Don’t forget that a cream or lotion cannot eliminate stretch marks and that a natural treatment will generally take longer to produce the desired effects.
Most homemade treatments have been used for years. And even though they differ slightly, they have one thing in common: they depend on exfoliation and moisturizing to produce the desired effects. The exfoliating medium can be used separately and before applying the natural lotion or it can be incorporated into the mix.
This article will take a look at some scar lotions.
Home remedies are the most inexpensive way to eliminate or reduce the appearance of stretch marks. You can use various oils and gels like rose hip oil, lavender oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil or cod liver oil and aloe vera gel to massage directly on the stretch marks. More elaborate homemade lotions can be produced using these ingredients plus other natural products.
Home Remedies to Consider
For example, mix together:
*1/2 cup olive oil
*1/4 cup aloe vera gel
*4 capsules Vitamin E (remove liquid and discard casing)
*2 capsules Vitamin A liquid
And store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Every day you can apply this natural lotion to your skin. This mix is a moisturizer, so it will be necessary to exfoliate before applying it to your skin.
Another alternative is the following balm. Natural exfoliants, like ground coffee beans or oatmeal, can also be added.
*1/2 cup cocoa butter
*1 Tablespoon wheat germ oil
*1 Teaspoon apricot kernel oil
*1 Teaspoon Vitamin E oil
*2 Teaspoon grated beeswax
Heat the ingredients until the beeswax is softened. Then, place in an airtight container and store in your refrigerator. To use you can apply it directly to the stretch marks until you get the desired results.
Each one of the aforementioned alternatives is valid for different cases. The ultimate choice will depend on your budget and the extent of your condition. Be patient, however; most of these natural treatments will take three to five months before you see positive results.
As you can see there is a large variety of options for natural scar treatment. Any of them can help remove stretch marks in a gentle, natural way. To help stretch marks prevention we do advise a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine.
- Gabriell Rygh
:: Jul.03.2009 :: Health :: No Comments »
