7 Simple Homemade Remedies To Treat Stretch Marks Fast Without Spending A Lot Of Money

It is believed that rapid fluctuation in weight can cause stretch marks. Since your skin stretches beyond its capacity and then shrinks back, it loses its elasticity. This is why the appearance of stretch marks during and after the pregnancy is very common. Or with the ones who have shed some extra kilos.

But if we talk in general, stretch marks spare no one. Irrespective of gender, colour, weight or anything else, stretch marks can visit you. So, here we have some homemade remedies that can help you get rid of the stretch marks easily.

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#1. Sugar 

Sugar is a great exfoliator and almond oil contains Vitamin E, which can be used as a corrective measure for stretch marks. If you will follow the routine of applying this scrub for a month, you will see visible changes in your stretch marks.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• A few drops of almond oil

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients together, and scrub on your skin with gentle hands.
• Rinse off with water after 5-10 minutes.

#2. Aloe vera cream

This cream has all the ingredients that one needs to get rid of stretch marks. Aloe Vera has healing properties, which doubles up when combined with Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Apply this cream twice a day for the best results.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh aloe vera gel
• 5 vitamin A capsules
• 10 vitamin E capsules

Method:

• Blend all the ingredients well and apply it on clean skin.
• Massage the cream until the skin absorbs it completely and do not rinse.

#3. Baking soda

Baking soda is a great exfoliator, which removes the dead skin easily. It helps to lighten the skin and thus helps in reducing the appearance of the stretch marks.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. baking soda
• Juice of one lemon
• Cling wrap

Method:

• Make a paste with baking soda and lemon juice and apply it on your skin.
• Cover the area with the cling wrap for 20-30 minutes and wash off with warm water.

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#4. Potato

Potato has regenerative cells, which promote the growth on new skin cells. It is rich in various minerals and vitamins that repair the skin. It also lightens the skin tone, which makes the stretch marks vanish.

Ingredients:

• A few slices of raw potato

Method:

• Clean the skin and apply raw potato slices on your stretch marks.
• Rub the slices and let the juice dry.
• Wash with water.

#5. Turmeric

Turmeric is full of anti-oxidants and has anti-inflammatory agents. It also lightens the skin. With regular application, your stretch marks will reduce to a great extent.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. turmeric
• 1 tbsp. fresh cream or yoghurt

Method:

• Mix the ingredients together and apply it on your stretch marks.
• Wash off with water.

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#6. Coffee

Both coconut oil and coffee have agents to recharge the dead cells. Coconut oil is very effective in treating scars and coffee helps to lighten the scars.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. coffee grounds
• 1 tbsp. pure coconut oil

Method:

• Warm the coconut oil and mix coffee grounds in it.
• Rub it on your skin and rinse with water after 25-30 minutes.

#7. Alfa alfa

Alfa alfa contains amino acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and proteins, which help in maintaining the proper health of the skin. This paste helps in detoxifying skin, which helps in getting rid of the stretch marks.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp alfa alfa powder
• A few drops of chamomile oil

Methods:

• Mix the ingredients and make a paste of it.
• Apply it on your stretch marks and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

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Stretch marks can happen to anyone and at any point of their lives. They can make some people vary about their own skin. It is very normal to have them but if you want to get rid of them completely, try these easy homemade remedies.

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