7 Remedies That Help Remove Pregnancy Stretch Marks


Pregnancy stretch marks appear when the body grows faster than your skin can handle. The sudden growth causes the elastic fibers under the skin surface to break leading to stretch marks. A pregnant woman can develop stretch marks on her belly, breasts, buttocks, thighs, and upper arms. They usually appear red or purple initially, and gradually fade down to white or gray.

So, is there a way to get rid of stretch marks? Well, you could go in for the medical treatments that involve chemicals or vascular laser, fractional laser treatment, etc. These methods are not just expensive but also have loads of risk involved. However, before you think of the extreme, let us help you with 7 remedies that help remove pregnancy stretch marks.



Simple Home Remedies to Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks

Many women worry they will never be able to get rid of their stretch marks. However, these 7 remedies that remove pregnancy stretch marks will help you get rid of them forever. Keep in mind, these are not overnight cures but daily use will help you see the change gradually.

1.      Oil Massage
When you massage your skin with oils, it helps keep the skin smooth and reduce stretch marks. You could use olive oil as it helps moisturizing, exfoliating, improving blood circulation and removal of stretch marks. Take some olive oil and massage it gently into the area. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then take a bath.

Other oils that help fade pregnancy stretch marks include vitamin E oil, castor oil, coconut oil, almond oil, avocado, etc. However, oil massage treatment takes time and regular use will help you see the results.

2.      Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known for its miraculous healing properties. Just take a leaf and remove the fresh gel from within. Apply this gel on the stretch marks and leave it on 20 to 30 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

3.      Cucumber and Lemon Juice
Cucumber juice has a cooling effect on the skin and lemon juice has the natural acidity that helps in healing and reducing scars. Mix equal part of lemon and cucumber juice and apply it on the stretch marks. Let it stay for about 10 minutes and then use warm water to rinse it off.

4.      Apricots
Apricots have exfoliating properties that make it ideal for reducing pregnancy stretch marks. Take about 2 to 3 apricots and de-seed them. Take the fruit and crush it into a paste. Apply this paste on the stretch marks for about 15 minutes. Wash off using warm water and repeat every day for a month to see results.
5.      Honey Scrub
Honey is known for antiseptic properties that help in reducing stretch marks. Apply honey on a cloth and place the cloth on the affected area. Keep it till it becomes dry and then rinse off. You could even mix salt and glycerin to honey and apply it on the stretch marks. Leave it on till it dries and then wash off.



6.      Egg Whites
Egg whites are rich in proteins that rejuvenate the skin. Take two egg whites and beat with a fork. Apply to the affected area in a thick layer using a brush. Allow it to dry and then wash off using cold water. Apply some olive oil later to keep the skin moisturized and supple. Carry out this process for at least 2 weeks to see the marks fade away.

7.      Aloe and Coconut Oil Mask
Take 2 tablespoons fresh aloe vera gel and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Mix well and apply it on your stretch marks. Use this mask daily for about 3 months and see a remarkable difference in your pregnancy stretch marks.

These are 7 remedies that help remove pregnancy stretch marks naturally. They are safe to use and with time help fade away stretch marks
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