Stretch marks occur due to regular stretching of skin which affects thin coating of skin resulting in scar. The tissues called collagen consists of protein get damaged due to overstretching of skin which cause reddish lines. These reddish lines turn into white marks. This area seems soft and empty and differs from nearby area. Women and men both get stretch marks but women have more reason to encounter with this situation because of weight fluctuations, puberty and pregnancy. Body builders and weight lifters also get stretch marks after losing weight. Stretch marks are found on thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms and lower back. There are several ways to get divest from this problem. Plastic and cosmetic surgeries are also available but do not ensure for good results. There are some methods through which you can get divest from this problem in a natural way.
Some of the natural ways to get rid of stretch marks are as below.
- You should avoid the deposition of dead skin on your body. This would help in reducing stretch marks and bringing a glow on it.
- Regular massage and hot baths can reduce stretch marks. This process increases the blood circulation and encourages the healing of skin.
- Vitamin E enriched gel should be rubbed on the affected areas for at least 2 weeks on regular basis to get good results.
- Glycolic acid should be added with vitamin C to reduce these marks.
- A homemade moisturizer from butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil can be applied to get good results.
- One more good way to remove stretch marks is by rubbing Vicks Vapor rub hardly on affected skin using clean cloth. This can also reduce stretch marks in about 2 weeks.
Although stretch marks can not be removed completely but they can sure be reduce to a certain level. Skin has three layers which include epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous stratum. Dermis, which is responsible for the elasticity of skin gets damage and can not be repaired. So if you want to prevent yourself from stretch marks, you should take appropriate precautions.
