What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks (striae) are
discolored, slightly sunken (depressed), scar-like lines in your skin. They
appear when your skin rapidly stretches or shrinks.
Stretch marks generally appear on
your:
- Abdominal area (stomach).
- Thighs.
- Hips.
- Breasts (boobs).
- Upper arms.
- Lower back.
- Buttocks (butt).
HOW TO GET RID OF STRETCH MARK USING ONION (RED OR WHITE), TOOTHPASTE (ANY BRAND), AND VASELINE.
Step 1 Get an Onion (Red or White), Toothpaste (Any Brand), and Vaseline.
Step 2 Grate the onion and put it in a clean bowl,
Step 3 add a spoon of Vaseline and a spoon of toothpaste.
Step 4 Mix and apply on the stretch
of stretch marks, massage for 10 minutes.
Step 5 Wait for 5 Minutes after massage
then rinse and hydrate with cream or Vaseline.
NOTE: The mixture can be applied every day and can be kept for 3days in the Fridge, after three days don't use it again you can prepare another one. If there is no Light or No Fridge, prepare it daily.
Other Natural remedies for stretch marks
1. Vitamin A
Vitamin A in skin care products is referred to as a retinoid. Retinoids can make skin appear smoother and more youthful. They’re used in many over-the-counter (OTC) topical cosmetic creams.
Research from 2015 focused on tretinoin, a prescription-strength form of retinol.
In an older study from 1996 , researchers found that tretinoin helped stretch marks appear smaller and less severe.
However, few recent and large-scale studies have examined the efficacy of tretinoin for stretch marks. More research is needed to identify all its effects on stretch marks.
Vitamin A products can sometimes irritate the skin, so it’s best to follow instructions carefully if you try this ingredient. Because there are known risks to using retinoids during pregnancy, you should not use them if you are:
- Pregnant
- Lactating
- Trying to become pregnant
2. Coconut oil
Virgin coconut oil has some known benefits for the skin. It can help maintain your skin’s protective barrier.
Research from 2018 suggested that coconut oil improves dry skin and some skin infections.
In a 2010 studyTrusted using rats, virgin coconut oil helped skin wounds heal faster.
There’s not a lot of evidence to promote the use of coconut oil for stretch marks. Research on other plant oils (olive oil, almond oil, and cocoa butter) hasn’t shown any improvement from their use.
Also Read 17 Proven Best Herbs for Weight Loss
3. Aloe vera
Aloe vera has a long history as a natural skin treatment. The jelly from inside the leaves of the aloe vera plant can be applied directly to the skin to soothe and moisturize.
Research from 2018 suggests that aloe vera helps skin heal from burns and wounds. Because stretch marks are a type of scarring from damaged skin, aloe’s skin-repairing properties might help with stretch mark prevention or fading.
Pure aloe vera can soften and heal skin, so even though there isn't much clinical evidence to support its use in treating stretch marks, it might still be worth a try.
4. Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a powerful ingredient for moisturizing and skin healing. It’s often used in creams, lotions, and serums.
Stretch marks cause invisible alterations to your skin that are accompanied by their visible appearance. Because of these alterations, collagen isn't strengthening the skin as it normally does, which contributes to the skin's decreased elasticity.
Hyaluronic acid could have the potential to affect skin elasticity, according to a 2014 study by Trusted Source.
In fact, some research from 2017 suggests that hyaluronic acid can improve the appearance of stretch marks, though more research is needed to be sure. To try it, apply a hyaluronic acid product to the affected area each day.
What causes stretch marks?
Your skin breaks down into collagen and elastin when it stretches or shrinks quickly. The primary function of elastin is to permit skin elasticity. The primary function of collagen is to give your skin support, strength, and structure. Stretch marks develop where elastin breaks during the healing process of your skin.
How common are stretch marks?
- Sunken lines in your skin.
- Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown).
- Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white.
- Itchiness.
- Irritation.