Before you spend a cent on expensive creams, let me show you some stretch mark home remedies that are easy, and really work!
First of all, if you are trying to figure out how to get rid of those pesky stretch marks, then you’re not alone. Most women get stretch marks at some point in their life, whether early or later on.
Some skin types are much more prone to stretch marks than others, and like most things in life, genetics play the main role here.
Causes of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are most commonly caused by one of the following:
- Growth spurts – Teenagers commonly get stretch marks during periods of rapid growth. These stretch marks are usually most prominent in the breasts, buttocks, thighs and lower back.
- Rapid weight gain (muscle or fat) - Gaining muscle or fat too quickly can also cause stretch marks virtually anywhere on the body.
- Pregnancy – Many women get stretch marks on their their stomach after pregnancy.
In each case, the actual cause of stretch marks is due to the skin expanding so rapidly that it causes trauma. The trauma to the skin results in scar tissue, which appear initially as reddish lines which usually turn white later.
Home Remedies for Stretch Marks
Although once a stretch mark has developed it will technically always be there, there are a number of home remedies that will reduce the appearance of the mark, and it may appear as if it has disappeared.
Here is a list of the best home stretch mark remedies. I am confident that at the very least they will drastically reduce the appearance of your stretch marks.
- Diet – Take a multi-vitamin supplement, and a separate Vitamin E capsule. Vitamin E is excellent for the skin and will help promote repair.
- Massage – Massage your stretch marks with vitamin E cream or cocoa butter. Some believe that the actual ingredients in these two substances help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, while others believe that it’s the actual massaging motion that helps increase blood flow the the skin thus reducing the appearance of scaring.
- Herbal Body Wraps – With the right herbal ingredients a body wrap can be a very effective way to eliminate stretch marks. The key is using the right combination of herbs and essential oils.
I’m lucky that I only have a couple of marks. But I’ll be sharing this with my pregnant daughter
I gave birth this year and after following this it works
Jane,
Thanks for the update! glad to hear that this formula worked for you!
I had twins almost 3 years ago, and have some pretty intense stretch marks! I ordered the herbal formula last night from your website. I’m very excited & hoping to report some big differences!
Great, the wraps should really help eliminate the stretch marks. Keep me updated with your results!
im losing weight and im finding stretch marks on my butts, tummy, below breats, hips, and arms…
Try a body wrap using herbal liquid. You will be amazed at what it will do for your skin!
hi im 21….i have got stretch marks on mi arms,abs.after mi chums…and my body is very loose….
im 16 and i have stretch maks on me butt, lower back, and arms and i gotta now, will coco butter help me. and how long do u think it will take for ur’s take to show resalts. because i lost sum weight and want to ware a swimsuit this summer PLEASE HELP! ! !
im 15 years old and i’ve suffered with these ugly stretch marks for about a year now.. i’ve tried different products and nothing seems to work. many have told me about cocoa butter. does it really work?? PLEASE ADVISE!!!! i wanna hit the beach with my girlfriends!!!!!!
It takes time to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Many believe that it’s the combination of Vitamin E and increased blood flow to the skin due to application that helps. Apply it regularly and give it more time.
hi i’m 14 years old. i have stretch marks since i was 12. first i saw some on my butt. now it is spreading all over me! i had a lot on my thighs and it is still growing! OMG! what should i do? i’ve done a lot of exercise and applied Vitamin E rich lotions a lot and massage it. but then, it is still there.
please help me. i desperately need you advice please ma’am.
Keep massaging vit. E and cocoa butter cream – it can take quite some time for the scar tissue to blend in with the skin. Be patient!
i am 23 years old but i noticed a one white small line in the back of my arm and i wondered is this stretch mark ???
by the way i had stretch mark on my lower back and thighs but that was since ia was 18 years old
and i didn’t put anything but now really i felt that the line are not very noticeble like the past but i will put cocao butter and vit e so as to get rid from them
i am really afraid to marry help me please i am really emabrassed i wish to die
It’s just a small stretch mark, not the end of the world. It will fade over time
i want to ask you if this stretch mark can appear in another place or not and how can avoid myself from not viewing another stretch mark in my body
and i feel ashamed to wear a summer cloth
can you tell me if i can wear summer cloth with my stretch mark or no ??
hey i’m 14 years old and i have this marks on my inner leg what can i do to prevent them?
please tell me i am in desprate need.
The stretch marks will probably fade over time. You can try massaging cocoa butter and/or vitamin E cream on the skin however as this can help.
I am a mother of 3 and am proud to be stretch marks free! I am sure that I am prone to stretch marks. Just like your other commentators, I noticed a few shallow stretch marks on my thighs when I was just a teen. My grandma, who is from the Philippines insisted that I apply coconut oil to the affected area every night. The marks disappeared in a matter of days. And since then, I have been an avid fan of coconut oil especially when I am pregnant.
Coconut oil can do wonders in preventing stretch marks, but I do not think it is quite effective in eliminating old and deep ones. Your tip on herbal body wraps is very interesting, I will be sharing it with my friends and readers. Thanks.