8 Natural Treatments for Stretch Marks


Stretch marks involve stretching, pulling
and tearing of the skin’s middle layer or ‘dermis’.

It may be caused by varying conditions; it could be as a result of sudden gain or loss of weight, hormonal changes, puberty, pregnancy and attempt at muscle building.

Below are some natural treatments for Stretch Marks.

1. Stretch marks can appear to be itchy at times, but avoid scratching the parts affected. In order to get over itchiness, you can go for a warm shower followed by gentle oil massage.


2. Use Almond oil to treat stretch marks, it is high in Vitamin E content and the oil also serves to moisturize the affected areas


3. Drink at least a minimum of eight to ten
glasses of water every day to keep your skin naturally moisturized.


4. Regularly moisturize all areas prone to the development of stretch marks to keep stretch marks at bay.


5. Use apricot scrub to scrub the affected areas.


6. Eat citrus fruits, nuts, fish, milk, green salad and all foods rich in zinc, Vitamin C and protein to repair stretch marks.

7. Aloe Vera is vital in getting rid of stretch marks. A combination of aloe and olive oil works wonders in reducing the skin of stretch marks.


8. Finally, physical exercises focusing on crunches of abdomen also serve to tone muscle thereby contributing indirectly to reducing stretch marks.