Got Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks, those nasty whitish lines around your abdomen, thighs, legs and other body parts caused by a sudden change in body weight.  Many women experience these after a pregnancy but its common in men as well.  These stretch marks are difficult to totally obliterate; however, there are some home remedies for lightening them so that they don’t appear as prominent.

The white of the Egg is rich in protein and this is useful in dealing with stretch marks. Collect the whites from two eggs, whip gently and apply as a thick layer onto the marks. Once the egg pack has totally dried, rinse it out with water and then moisturize the area by applying some olive oil.  Regular use of a Moisturizer helps the skin stay hydrated and this can improve the elasticity of the skin, reducing the severity of stretch marks.
Traditionally, in many parts of India, during the first few months following childbirth, the mother is given an oil bath.  Coconut and Castor oils are massaged onto the entire body as well as the scalp and this is followed by a bath with hot water. Quite a few modern-day beauty treatment centers make use of the wisdom of this ancient custom. Vegetable oils such as coconut oil, castor oil and even Olive oil  have the property of moisturizing skin and smoothing out the wrinkles. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties; so it prevents the damage of collagen that can lead to skin damage.

With its acidic nature and natural bleaching properties, Lemon Juice is one of the most effective remedies to lighten stretch marks.  Simply cut a lemon, squeeze out the fresh juice and rub it gently onto the affected skin.  Keep for about 10 minutes and then rinse off with a little warm water.  Repeat a few times each day to see better results.  Stretch marks are an indication that the skin has lost its natural elasticity. Aloe Vera, with its ability to heal the small tears in the skin layers is therefore the perfect solution to help regain the lost elasticity.  Cut a leaf from the aloe plant, peel out the outermost skin and squeeze out the gel; massage it daily over the affected skin and you will find the stretch marks gradually fade.

Remember that nothing can make the marks completely disappear – all you can do is reduce the intensity to ensure the marks don’t hamper your appearance. This being the case, why empty your pockets on a fancy branded product when you can get the same benefit from simple ingredients you already have at home?