Stretch marks are unaesthetic marks that usually appear in areas with fat deposit, such as abdomen or hips, after a sudden weight loss. Over time they turn from pink or red to white.
There are several ways of getting rid of stretch marks. On one hand, you can opt for laser treatments, which diminish the marks. However, they are quite expensive and the results are influenced by the type of the skin and the ‘age’ of the scars. On the other hand, you can choose from a variety of effective homemade remedies that are much cheaper.
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter helps you combat and prevent the stretch marks. Apply cocoa butter with regularity and you will soon notice that your stretch marks have diminished and your skin is smoother.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a very popular ingredient, used to treat different skin conditions, among which stretch marks. Use Aloe Veera gel on a daily basis, in order to reduce these unaesthetic marks.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has proven to be a very effective element in skin care. In this sense, it also improves the condition of your stretch marks, making them less noticeable. Apply vitamin E or soap with vitamin E content on your skin everyday, in order to have positive effects.
Lavender Oil
This essential oil has been used for a long time in eliminating stretch marks. Apply lavender oil 2-3 times a day and you will soon observe positive results.
Personal remedy
Combine vitamin E with ¼ cup of Aloe Veera and ½ cup of olive oil. Apply the remedy with regularity and you will not only reduce the marks on your skin, but you will also prevent them from appearing again.
Consequently, stretch marks can become a real burden for women who like to be beautiful and have a perfect skin. However, you can reduce their effect by using natural remedies, which are quite cheap, instead of laser treatments which are more expensive and sometimes are not that effective.