Stretch marks are caused when your skin stretches beyond its ability to snap back into its proper place
. This is caused when your skin is rapidly stretched; it can be caused by pregnancy, rapid weight gain, and other factors that stretch the skin. The typical locations for stretch marks are the stomach, thighs, and breast. No matter how stretch marks are caused, people that have them want them removed. Many of these people prefer to have stretch mark removal at home. This is because either they cannot afford surgical treatments or they prefer safer, natural treatments.
The good news is that there are many home treatments for stretch marks that are safer and less costly than surgical procedures. Let us discuss some home treatments for the effective removal of stretch marks. The first thing that needs to be mentioned is that everyone has stretch marks in differing severities. This means that a treatment that works for one person may not work as well for your condition. You may need to try different treatments in order to find the one that works the best for you.
The first home treatment is to rub the affected area with lavender oil two or three times a day. Lavender will increase collagen levels in your skin, which helps heal stretch marks. Lavender oil is a natural product so it can be used during pregnancy. Using it while you are pregnant will lessen the severity of your stretch mark once you deliver.
People have been treating stretch marks with cocoa butter for hundreds of years. It should be applied to the affected area twice a day. Olive oil mixed with vitamin A and E is an effective method of quickly reducing stretch marks. You should not use this treatment while you are pregnant.
Exfoliating the area daily will also help new skin grow which removes the marks. There are many ways to make homemade exfoliating products. One of the favorites of many people is to mix sugar, baking soda, and lemon juice into a paste. They then massage the affected area with this homemade exfoliating scrub.