How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks From Home
Stretch marks are caused when skin is overstretched and the fibers of the skin break. This creates scars which we know as stretch marks. They are common during pregnancy, body-building, weight gain and puberty. Getting rid of and reducing the appearance of stretchmarks can be done at home. The best results come with consistency.
Things You'll Need
- Lotions (cocoa butter)
- Vitamin E oil
- Water
- Tretinoin cream
- Loofah (for exfoliating)
Instructions
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Purchase a skin cream that helps to increase elasticity of the skin. Lotions like cocoa butter will help to lighten stretch marks and help them disappear.
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Rub vitamin E oil on your stretch marks. Vitamin E has been known to help strengthen skin and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
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Drink water. Hydrating the skin helps provide the skin with the nourishment it needs for healthy collagen production. When collagen is weak, the skin is likely to stretch more easily, creating more stretch marks. When collagen is produced, it helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
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Use Tretinoin cream on stretch marks. Studies have been conducted and have proved that 0.1-percent Tretinoin creams can significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These creams can be received only with a prescription.
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Exfoliate. When exfoliating, you are removing dead skin cells from the body, making way for new skin cells to be produced. This helps to replenish skin, reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
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Tan. Tanning can help to cover stretch marks and even completely remove minor stretch marks. Don't forget to use a sun protector with SPF.
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Lose weight. If your stretch marks were caused because of weight gain, lose weight in order to return to your normal size. This can completely remove stretch marks, as the skin is no longer stretched.
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