Aloe Vera.
Aloe vera contains collagen which helps repair the skin. Collagen can help reduce wrinkles, fines line and reverse age of skin. Aloe vera gel is commonly used for cosmetics purposes for its moisturising and soothing properties. It’s an ingredient used by industries in commercially available creams and lotions. Aloe vera gel is a wonderful home remedy for stretch marks.

How to use Aloe vera for stretch marks

Apply aloe vera gel on the stretch marks, leave for 15 minutes to 2 hours and then wash off with water.

2. Lemon Juice
Lemons are a rich source of citric acid. Citric acid is widely used as an acidulant in creams and gels. Lemon juice helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks, acne and scarring problems on the skin.

How to use Lemon juice for stretch marks

Cut the lemons into two halves and rub one-half at a time on the stretch marks allowing the juice to get absorbed by the skin for 10 minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

3. Castor Oil
Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plants. Castor oil stimulates the production of elastin which helps body tissues regain shape after stretching. Castor oil contains antioxidants and nutrients which are highly effective against skin disorders. It is often to treat skin problems such as wrinkles, dark spots and pimples.

How to use castor oil to treat stretch marks

Apply the oil on the stretch marks, gently massage the area in circular motions for 5-10 minutes and then wrap the area with a thin cloth. Next, apply gentle heat to the area using hot bottle water for up to 30 minutes per day. Repeat this process daily for at least one month for effective results.

4. Cocoa-Shea Butter Cream

The application of a mixture of cocoa shea butter cream is really good in soothing stretch marks. Shea butter is a well-known ingredient in cosmetics, skin moisturiser creams and emulsions.

How to use cocoa shea butter cream to get rid of stretch marks

Make a mixture of cocoa butter, shea butter with vitamin E oil. Apply this mixture twice daily to hydrate the skin.

5. Olive Oil
Olive oil is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and soaps. Olive oil has a long history of being used as a home remedy for skin care problems. A scientific study noted that squalene present in olive oil contributes to relief of dermatitis, acne, psoriasis.

How to apply olive oil on stretch marks

Apply warm extra virgin oil on the stretch marks for some minutes and wash off later with warm water.

6. Potato Juice
Potato juice is soothing for skin because of its emollient properties. Potatoes juice is a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, niacin and vitamin B6. Potatoes juice can be effective on stretch marks because of it contains a lot of antioxidants.

How to Use Potatoe Juice on Stretch Marks

Cut 1 medium sized freshly peeled potato into thick slices, take one of the cut slices and rub it on the stretch marks in the skin area for 5-10 minutes. After the juice gets dried, wash off the affected skin area with lukewarm water.

7. Raw sugar
Sugar is one of the best home remedies for the treatment of stretch marks. It is used as a natural scrub to exfoliate the skin and remove dead cells.

How to use sugar to get rid of stretch marks

Mix 1 teaspoonful of sugar with almond oil and lemon juice and stir it for 5 minutes. Apply the mixture on the stretch marks and allow it for 10 minutes and thereafter wash off with water.


Stretch marks are difficult to get rid of once they appear, however, you can do yourself a lot of good if you keep your skin hydrated. Drink lots of water to allow for regular detoxification of skin pores.

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