Heal Stretch Marks With These 6 Natural Ingredients!

Heal Stretch Marks With These 6 Natural Ingredients!

Stretch marks are super annoying, aren’t they? While they do not usually cause any kind of irritation or discomfort to the skin, the mere sight of them can put you off. Appearing as faint white lines on the skin, stretch marks often force girls to put off wearing shorts or sleeveless blouses in order to cover them up.

But don’t do that anymore. Stretch marks are difficult to get rid of, so you must get used to them. Don’t let it change the way you dress or think about your body. Stretch marks are natural and nearly every woman gets them, so you’re not alone! They’re often caused due to sudden weight gain or weight loss, hormonal changes during puberty, physical stretching of the skin during pregnancy, or, due to your genes/heredity. But, if you’d really like to get them to fade over a period of time, it is possible. You don’t need any sort of prescription to do that. All you need is a couple of ingredients that you can easily find in your home. Remember to be consistent with them if you want the best results.

So scroll on and read about the 6 natural home remedies to fade stretch marks.

1. Potatoes

Potato juice is rich in vitamins and minerals, which promote healthy skin and re-growth of skin cells. All you need to do is cut big slices of a potato and gently rub it over your stretch marks for a minute or two. Once the juice from the potato dries off, you can wash your skin with lukewarm water.

2. Olive Oil

I’m sure we’ve all heard about the health benefits of olive oil. Many people have begun to use this instead of other cooking oil in food preparations. Olive oil contains a lot of antioxidants and nutrients which can help heal skin disorders and infections. It can also help increase blood flow to skin cells. Rub a bit of olive oil over your stretch marks and let it sit for a minute or two before wiping it off with a wet cloth.

3. Lemons

Lemon juice is rich in Vitamin C, which is essential to maintaining skin elasticity. Take a few teaspoons of lemon juice in a cup and apply it to the affected area. Let it sit and dry out, which will take about 15 minutes. Wash your skin with warm water.

4. Egg Whites

Egg whites are rich in proteins and amino acids which are beneficial to the skin. You can whip about 2 egg whites in a bowl and apply the mixture all over your stretch marks. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes and then wash it off.

5. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are considered to be “beauty vegetables”. Adding them to your diet can affect your skin in a positive manner. However, tomato juice can be used to ease off those stretch marks. Rub your skin with some tomato juice, let it dry and rinse off thoroughly.

6. Sugar

Sugar is often used to naturally exfoliate the skin. But who would’ve known that this essential ingredient can heal stretch marks too? All you need to do is mix a tablespoon of sugar with olive oil and apply it onto the affected area. Massage the area for about 8-10 minutes and then wash it off.

Sanjana Subramanian

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