How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally?

Stretch marks (Striae) are not a real health problem but these are some visible lines on your skin. They will appear mainly on the abdominal area and also on thighs, breast, buttocks and upper arm. These stretch marks will form when the connective tissue stretched beyond its flexibility due to contraction or expansion of the skin. Then they results in fine scars on the top layer of the skin and at last seen like a stretch marks. Generally stretch marks will form on the middle layer of the skin called dermis and they appear like pink, red or purple marks then over time they fade to thin silvery white or gray color.  Stretch marks are commonly found in the pregnant women and for other people who have sudden gain or loss in weight, stress, growing rapidly, heredity problem, changes in physical conditions, etc.

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Unfortunately stretch marks can’t be removed completely but when you follow these home remedies you can fade the marks and make them to visible slightly.

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks:

Try these best natural home remedies which are prepared at home with simple kitchen ingredients.

1. Remedies for Stretch Marks with Sugar:

Sugar which is naturally white will be used to exfoliate your skin and give relief from the stretch marks. Sugar scrub is packed with essential fatty acids which help to prevent the stretch marks. This sugar scrub will increase the blood flow to your stretch marks and also adds moisture to that area.

Process – 1:

1. Take one tablespoon of raw sugar and add few drops of almond oil and lemon juice.
2. Stir it well and apply it on your stretch marks and gently rub this on your skin for at least 10 minutes
3. Do this process every day before taking the shower for a month and see that your stretch marks will become lighter and your skin will also grow brighter.

Process – 2:

1. Take a tablespoon of sugar and add this to water
2. Apply this to your stretch marks and scrub it gently
3. After 10 – 15 minutes of scrubbing, wash your face with warm water.
4. Continue this process of scrubbing everyday to get rid of the stretch marks.

2. Remedies for Stretch Marks with Aloe Vera:

Aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory and natural healing properties. It helps in smoothing and repairing scarred skins. Aloe vera not only cures or removes but also prevents it from reoccurring again. Aloe vera is very rich in essential nutrients and active compounds which are useful in treatment of minor burns, cuts and scars.

Process – 1:

1. Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze the gel from the leaf
2. Rub it directly on the stretch affected area of the skin
3. Let it on for few minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water
4. Repeat it continuously to get rid of the problem.

Process – 2:

1. Take a fresh aloe vera gel of 1/4 cup and add oils from 10 vitamin E capsules and from 5 vitamin A capsules.
2. Mix all this ingredients and rub this over the stretch marks
3. Leave it on for few minutes until it fully absorbed
4. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and repeat this process regularly to get rid of the problem.

3. Remedies for Stretch Marks with Olive Oil:

Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, D and E as it helps to soften the skin and reduce your appearance of the existing stretch marks and also helps to prevent the new forming.

Process – 1:

1. First of all, wash your stretch mark area or take bath with hot water which helps to open up the skin pores for better absorption.
2. Then take few drops of olive oil and rub it on the stretch mark affected skin in circular motion.
3. It will help to improve the blood circulation and reduces the stretch marks.
4. Or you can take a dry, clean wash cloth and soak it in olive oil and wipe out the excess oil and apply it on the stretch mark affected skin.
5. Leave it on for few minutes until the area becomes dry and repeat the same process for twice a day to get rid of the stretch marks.
6. Repeat it continuously to get complete relief from the stretch marks to get lighter than the normal.

Process – 2:

1. Take few drops of olive oil, vinegar and mix it well by adding few drops of water
2. Mix all these well and apply this in the night time on the stretch marks
3. This will moisturize your skin and also exfoliate.
4. Do this process regularly to make your skin smooth and also to reduce stretch marks.

4. Remedies for Stretch Marks with Lemon:

Lemons will exfoliate your skin to remove the dead skin cells which helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Lemon is a natural acidic fruit which can bleach the skin and reduce the redness of the stretch marks and makes it less visible.

Process – 1:

1. Take a fresh lemon and squeeze it to extract its juice
2. Then rub this lemon juice over the area where stretch marks are found in circular motion
3. Let it be on the skin for at least 10 minutes to soak.
4. Finally rinse it off with warm water.
5. This lemon remedy has to be repeated for few days until the stretch marks are lightened.

Process – 2:

1. Take equal quantities of lemon juice and cucumber juice
2. Mix these well and apply this mixture on the stretch marks
3. Leave it on for few minutes to get dry
4. Wash it with lukewarm water and repeat this regularly to get rid of the stretch marks.

Process – 3:

1. Take half cup of cocoa butter and add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
2. Mix it well and apply it to the skin where stretch marks are found.
3. Then rub it gently in circular motions and leave it on like this to get dry.
4. Wash it off with normal water

5. Remedies for Stretch Marks with Cocoa Butter:

Cocoa butter is an emollient which helps to soften and smoothes your skin and can break up the scar tissues of the stretch marks and also avoids the new forming.

Process – 1:

1. Take small amount of cocoa butter and apply it by massaging it for 5 – 10 minutes over the stretch mark affected skin.
2. Leave it on like this to get dry and moisturized.
3. Repeat the same process for twice a day for at least one or two months so that the marks will be less visible.

Process – 2:

1. Take 1/2 cup of cocoa butter, 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil, 2 teaspoons of grated beeswax, 1 teaspoon of apricot kernel oil and 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil.
2. Mix all the ingredients and heat this mixture for few minutes until the beeswax melts.
3. Then let it cool down to reach the room temperature and store this mixture in an air tight container.
4. Apply this mixture over stretch marks for 2 – 3 times a day and put the container in refrigerator to use this for next time.
5. Repeating this remedy daily will helps to lighten your stretch marks and also keep your skin smooth and hydrated.

6. Remedy for Stretch Marks with Egg Whites:

Egg whites are rich in proteins and amino acids which help to repair the stretched skin and makes it less visible. Proteins will help to smooth and clear your skin from the dirt.

Process:

1. Take two eggs and separate egg white from the yolks of eggs.
2. Whip the white with a fork and also clean your stretch mark area with water
3. Then apply this egg white mixture to your stretch marks and let it dry on the applied skin for about 5 – 10 minutes
4. Rinse it with cool water and pat your skin dry using a wash cloth.
5. Finally massage with some amount of olive oil on the stretch marks affected area, so that it hydrates the skin and also improves the quality of collagen to repair the stretch mark affected skin to lessen its visibility.
6. Daily repeat the process for at least two weeks to watch the results.

7. Remedies for Stretch Marks with Coconut:

Coconut acts as a great skin moisturizer as it deeply absorbs and has small molecules which quickly penetrate into the skin. This will helps to retain the elasticity and suppleness. It not only acts as a moisturizer but also contains full of anti oxidants that will fight against the free radicals and boost up your immune system and allows the circulation of blood to all over the body. It removes the stretch marks by making them less visible when applied on the skin.

Process – 1:

1. Take few drops of coconut oil and apply it on the stretch marks affected area
2. Rub it gently to get absorbed by the body.
3. Regular massage of this oil over the affected skin will helps to get rid of the stretch marks problem
4. Continue doing this process for 2 – 3 times a day for at least 15 days to see the results.

Process – 2:

1. Take few drops of coconut oil and add few drops of tea tree oil
2. Mix it well and apply this on the stretch mark affected area
3. Repeat this coconut applying regularly on the stretched marks affected area to prevent the stretch marks and also new forming.
4. You can also use shea butter, baby oil, and other essential oils like avocado oil, emu oil, etc. in place of coconut oil to get rid of the stretch marks.

8. Remedy for Stretch Marks with Coffee:

Coffee is an excellent remedy for stretch marks removal. It contains a chemical which helps to lighten the scars and tighten the skin. 

Process:

1. Grind some beans of coffee into un smooth texture and make it like fine paste by adding warm water to it.
2. Or you can take the coffee ground directly from your coffee machine and here is no need to add water.
3. Then add aloe vera gel to it and mix it well.
4. Apply this paste all over your stretch marks and rub it for 3 – 5 minutes.
5. Wipe it with a warm cloth or towel for at least 15 – 20 minutes
6. Wash your skin with normal water and apply olive oil or any oil or moisturizer for best results.
7. Repeating this daily for a month will helps to get rid of the stretch marks. 

9. Remedy for Stretch Marks with Alfalfa:

Alfalfa leaves are used as a remedy for various skin related problems which helps to provide growing and healthy skin. It is rich in amino acids, vitamins E and K and also other essential nutrients which helps to restore and increase the body tone to make less visible of stretch marks.

Process:

1. Take alfalfa powder and mix it with chamomile oil to make a smooth paste.
2. Then apply this paste over the stretch marks affected part of the skin
3. Massage the area with this paste for 5 minutes and let it on the skin for about 15 minutes.
4. After that, rinse it off with water and repeat the same for 2 – 3 times a day for at least a week to check the results. 

10. Remedy for Stretch Marks with Potatoes:

Raw potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals which help to speed up the resolution of new cells when applied.

Process:

1. Take a potato and cut it into thick slices
2. Then take a slice and rub it gently over the stretch marks.
3. Then take another slice and continue the process for several minutes for several times in a day.
4. Remember that the potato juice have to come contact with the skin.
5. Allow the applied juice to get dry
6. Wash potato juice applied skin with lukewarm water.
7. Repeat this process of rubbing potatoes on the stretch marks for several times a day to get rid of the problem. 

11. Remedy for Stretch Marks with Castor Oil:

Castor oil is one of the effective and oldest remedy used to clear the skin from many skin related problems. It helps to get rid of the stretch marks within few days.

Process:

1. Take few drops of castor oil and apply it on the stretch marks.
2. Gently massage it with your finger tips in circular motion for at least 10 – 15 minutes.
3. Cover the area with a thin, clean cotton cloth
4. Using hot water bottle or heating pad to apply some heat on the affected area for at least 30 minutes.
5. Process has to be repeated once a day for at least one month to notice the results.
6. If the oil is thick then add some olive oil or almond oil to thin it.

Tips to Reduce the Stretch Marks:

Follow these simple ways which are highlighted below to remove, prevent and fade the stretch marks.

1. Drink water of at least 10 glasses of water or more in a day which results in regular detoxification of skin pores and restores elasticity to get rid of the stretch marks. Drink a lot of water will also helps to maintain your skin smooth, soft and clear which in turns helps to have problem free skin.
2. Try to avoid coffee, tea & other beverages which causes dehydration and there by easily forming stretch marks.
3. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetable to get the essential nutrients, proteins and minerals, zinc, vitamins like A, C, D and E such as carrots, sweet potatoes, citrus fruits, milk, eggs, fishes, nuts, meats, fiber rich foods, dairy products, avocados, sunflower seeds, blue berries, etc.
4. Regularly watch your calories to avoid rapid weight gain or loss which is the main cause for the stretch marks. Follow the diet which suits to maintain the perfect diet.
5. Make sure to lose your weight normally but not suddenly and also avoid sudden increase in your diet. Have perfect diet plan to avoid this stretch marks.
6. You can also use the combination of oils like orange oil in vitamin E, coconut oil with cocoa and shea butters in vitamin E oil, coconut oil with olive oil, etc. for additional benefits to prevent this problem.
7. Dry brushing on dry skin where the stretch marks found will exfoliates the skin by opening the pores and removing the dead cells and dirt. It stimulates the circulation and helps to mobilize fats and eliminates toxins.
8. Regular, moderate exercise will help to maintain constant weight which in turn a cause for stretch marks.
9. Use grapefruit extract like lotion or oil to apply on the stretch marks by gently massaging on it. This will increase the blood circulation and also collagen flow to get rid of the stretch marks.
10. Always try to keep your skin well moisturized which in turn helps to prevent the stretch marks and also lessen the visible of appeared one.
11. Remember that not to scratch the area where you found the stretch marks as it make the situation worse.

Stretch marks will result from body fluctuations and can appear on various parts of the body. Try these home remedies and tips which naturally help to reduce the stretch marks and let us know which one worked well for you in treating the stretch marks.