According to research, at least 50% of women suffer from stretch marks. And there is no getting away from it – such is the physiology. But there are many simple ways to get rid of stretch marks. We have selected the basic methods of dealing with imperfect skin on the body.
To begin with, let’s say that there is nothing wrong with stretching, and this is certainly not a reason to be sad. But we know that many ladies are upset because of their appearance. The leading causes of stretch marks: weight gain and subsequent weight loss, pregnancy, and drinking alcohol. However, both men and women can have stretch marks.
What To Do If You Have Stretch Marks?
First, if you want to get rid of stretch marks, you need to nourish the skin both from the inside and the outside. This will give it additional density, improve the processes in the cells, and ultimately speed up the recovery processes.
You need to drink plenty of water up to 2.5 liters for women and 3.5 liters for men. And also, provide yourself with a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, zinc, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Moreover, refrain from drinking alcohol and other harmful substances.
Even, many celebrities don’t drink alcohol, especially when they have stretch marks after giving birth to a baby. As alcohol hinders the body’s recovery process, it won’t allow the body to heal; the stretch marks will stay. Therefore, the nutritionists of celebrities recommend them not to drink alcohol.
Here are some ways to get rid of unnecessary marks from your skin.
1- Vitamin A
It makes the skin smoother and more youthful. You can use it both in pure form and as part of special creams. For more significant effect, apply vitamin A cream to problem areas of the skin and take vitamins by mouth. This will help your skin heal faster. Also, be sure to include carrots, sweet potatoes, and other vitamin A-rich foods in your diet.
2- Sugar-Based Scrub
You can do it yourself at home. Such a scrub exfoliates excess skin, cleanses, improves blood circulation, and has a slight lifting. Everything you need to combat stretch marks.
How To Make Such A Scrub?
Mix 200-250 g of sugar with 50 ml of butter (almond, coconut, hazelnut, etc.). Add some lemon juice and orange/tea tree essential oil. The mixture should resemble wet sand. Take a warming shower, and then apply the scrub on the stretch marks, massage gently.
Leave on the body for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water. Then apply a nourishing cream; it will be preferable to use the ones that contain Vitamin A. Do this scrub mask 3-4 times a week for a month or more. You will see that getting rid of stretch marks is real.
3- Aloe Vera
Aloe juice has natural healing and emollient properties. It is very good to apply to the skin after a shower. You can use a store-bought aloe vera gel, too (look for 90-100%). But it is more effective to apply the pulp of the plant directly. Leave it on the body for 30-40 minutes. However, there are no contraindications for leaving overnight.
4- Contrast Shower And Massage
We highly recommend taking a contrast shower for better blood circulation and blood tone, 2 minutes – hot stream, 3 minutes – cold. After a shower, massage the problem areas and then apply a nourishing cream or oil. You can sign up for a special massage course with professionals.
5- Black Tea
Drinking black tea is a very effective and quick way to get rid of stretch marks. Black tea is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help reduce cell damage and control skin pigmentation.
Moreover, addiction to alcohol which also causes stretch marks can be replaced with black tea. You won’t have to worry about paying for a rehab center; just replacing it with black tea will help you recover and prevent stretch marks.
How To Cook?
Add 2 tbsp. spoons of tea and 1 tsp. salt in a saucepan with water and simmer for about 2 minutes. Cool and apply to skin three times a day. After about a month, you can see the first results.
6- Potato Juice
Potatoes naturally lighten the skin, which is exactly what you need to get rid of stretch marks. The starch contained in potatoes has emollient properties that soothe the skin and promote cell regeneration.
How To Use?
Cut raw potatoes into pieces; rub the pieces on stretch marks. Let the juice sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse your skin with warm water and apply a moisturizer. Repeat the procedure two times a day.
7- Coconut Oil
The must-have remedy for stretch marks is coconut oil. It remarkably softens the skin, heals quickly, and fights well against red stretch marks. Apply it every day along with the healing cream.
8- Laser
Along with home procedures, you can use medical methods to get rid of stretch marks. For example, you can get laser therapy. Laser for stretch marks is considered the most effective procedure for this task, but also the most expensive of the already mentioned ones. The procedure gets carried out without surgery. The doctor uses only a beam of light (the laser itself) to eliminate stretch marks.
The skin reacts to it as to some kind of interference from the outside and begins to defend itself. It then produces more collagen and new cells. In just a few sessions (from 3 to 10), you can see your skin in almost perfect condition.
Conclusion
There is no running away from stretch marks; you will get them. But if you follow at least some of the tips from our material, you can completely get rid of stretch marks. Or they will become almost invisible. Choose your favorite remedy and follow it until you get rid of them.
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