Stretch marks are very common during pregnancy, puberty, sudden weight gain or sudden weight loss. Now, are they harmful? Not at all. It doesn’t hurt in any way, but somehow you feel that the look is not so good. Your skin should be flawless and there are some stretch marks. Many people, they are very much concerned about it and you don’t like to have that and you should do something about it. Skin should look smooth and flawless.
So let’s understand how to go about it. Stretch marks are caused when your skin undergoes rapid change in shape. Such sudden change in dermis can cause dermis to crack and that develops bands of parallel marks which commonly is called as stretch marks. These stretch marks can be lightened or reduced with some simple easy home remedies.
1. Coconut Oil and Almond Oil Coconut oil and almond oil mixed in equal proportion together works wonders in lightening your stretch marks. The fat of coconut oil is compatible with the fat of your skin layer. Hence, it effectively brings evenness on your skin. Coconut oil and almond oil, they are natural skin healers and they effectively keep your skin also moisturized.
Read, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/symptoms-causes/syc-20351139
2. Some Dietary Remedies Consume more water in a day. Keep yourself hydrated and that would help in less cracking of your skin. Consume food rich in Vitamin C like oranges, sweet lime, lemon, kiwis, berries etc. Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant and it helps the scars to heal. Also, eat food rich in Vitamin E. Vitamin E also is an antioxidant and it fights free radicals of your skin. Person should consume spinach and such leafy vegetables also regularly for Vitamin E.
3. Yoga Asanas Proper blood circulation is a natural healer. The more the blood supply to the affected area, quicker is the healing. If you find stretch marks on your abdomen, try Viparitakarani. To overcome the stretch marks on your thighs, try to do Utkatasana and Hastapada Angushasana. And to overcome the stretch marks on the upper body, do Sarvangasana. All these asanas improve the blood supply to the affected area and it would help you to reduce the stretch marks.
4. Exfoliate with Sugar Scrub Mix sugar with olive oil and lemon juice Rub this paste on the affected area and keep it for 10 minutes. Then, wash it out with warm water. This really would remove the dead cells and make skin smooth and even.
Also read, https://beinghealthyyy.com/glowing-skin-tips-uneven-skin-tones-oily-skin/
5. Potato Juice Potatoes contain starch and other skin lightening enzymes. That’s why it is often used to remove dark spots, dark circles around the eyes and blemishes from the skin. It bleaches the skin and very effectively reduces the visibility of stretch marks if applied regularly. All these techniques can be done at home easily and conveniently.
Stretch marks is not a health issue. Neither it indicates any underlying health problems. But getting rid of it makes you feel good about your skin. So feel good, be happy.