Get Rid Of Stretch Marks After Pregnancy with 5 Easy Home Remedies

5 Easy Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks After Pregnancy

Rapid skin stretching results in the appearance of stretch marks. Numerous factors could lead to this happening. It occurs on the abdomen and the surrounding area during pregnancy. Strech marks result from an abrupt increase in weight. This could also occur during adolescence. Stretch marks may appear if we use lotions containing the steroid cortisol. Here are some effective home remedies that will help you get rid of strech marks –

Read more –  Soothing Sunburns: Can Aloe Vera Treat Sunburn- Expert Explains

Aloe vera:

Aloe Vera is best to use for strech marks.The outer skin of the aloe vera is peeled off and the inner gel is cut out to be used in applying the remedy on the stretch marks. This can be washed off after 2-3 hours.

Coconut oil:

Many people use organic coconut oil in removal and lightening of stretch marks. Virgin coconut oil is used to massage the area which is considered to show stretch marks lightly. But still, there is a lack of information as to why and how this process is possible. Another theory to explain why it could be effective is the fact that the coconut oil penetrates the skin cavities and optimizes the turgor, which means the skin is easily stretchable without causing scar tissue formation.

Centella:

Korean beauty products have it because it can help the skin maintain moisture and also has antibacterial properties. It is an herb and what could commonly known as Centella. About its function however the by the participants of the study,  it stimulates the cells which produce collagen (a protein that adds elasticity to skin). It also reduces the formation of new blood vessels in skin which is caused by the action of glucocorticoid which breaks down collagen in skin.

Read more – 5 Best Super Foods for Radiant, Healthy Skin

Hyaluronic acid:

This is a hypothesis that posits that the hyaluronic acid prevents the cells that produce the collagen i. e. fibroblast from being destroyed when the skin is stretched and pressured, the condition or stretch mark formation. Though the way it works is not yet fully clear, this treatment is applied for the cure of stretch marks. Hyaluronic acid can be applied, spot treatment, on the affected skin area. It is also used in creams, lotions, and other skin-related products since it is helpful in the skin care regimen. There exists a need for further research to establish the proclaimed healthy effects.

Olive oil:

Backing up the concept of external use, olive oil contains vitamin E and helps to moisturize the skin. While some other oils has such an effect, olive oil applied regularly during pregnancy eliminated possibility of stretch mark indeed. Consequently, utilisation of olive oil in treatment of stretch marks can be said to be unknown, an area that requires more studies to be done.

Like this post?
Register at One World News to never miss out on videos, celeb interviews, and best reads.