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Stretch marks happen as the skin loses its elasticity; this usually happens over time as you get older, though for some women it\u2019s a natural consequence of pregnancy when your body returns to normal \u2013 well, almost. A lot of people are self-conscious about their stretch marks, especially when it\u2019s time to prepare for the holiday season; many people even feel like stretch marks affect them when they are alone with their partner. But you should know that stretch marks aren\u2019t forever.<\/p>\n
There are plenty of natural ways to reduce stretch marks: That\u2019s right, no chemicals are necessary to lighten and eventually remove stretch marks. You can do most of it at home without having to worry about any side-effects \u2013 and the methods mentioned here are great for your skin in general, even if you aren\u2019t trying to get rid of stretch marks.<\/p>\n
Here are 15 effective methods that can help you get rid of stretch marks.<\/p>\n
Bio oil<\/a> is called one of the most effective products out there that you can get for getting rid of stretch marks; many new mothers swear that Bio Oil is the secret behind taking away their stretch marks, and even celebrities have come out to attest to the benefits of Bio Oil for reducing and removing stretch marks: Most famously, Kim Kardashian is just one celebrity who has come out to endorse Bio Oil.<\/p>\n The product is inexpensive and available at most health and drug stores. Among other ingredients, Bio Oil contains several essential oil extracts (including lavender and calendula) and a range of vitamins (including vitamin A and E) which are both great for the health of your skin.<\/p>\n If reviews are to be believed, then the benefits of Bio Oil work great for both old and newly formed stretch marks. There are some people who are allergic to some of the ingredients in Bio Oil, and if you experience any adverse reactions then you should visit an allergy specialist and, of course, switch to another method on this list.<\/p>\n Coconut oil<\/a> has been making a lot of waves in the natural health community, and it has even been referred to as a so-called superfood. What we can say is that coconut oil is one of the most versatile substances you can possibly keep in your cupboard: It\u2019s something you can easily use in your cooking as a replacement for vegetable oil (and it\u2019s much, much healthier for your heart!), and it\u2019s something you can use in your daily beauty routine.<\/p>\n Coconut oil also works great for cleaning, and it\u2019s excellent for getting super-sticky labels off of glass or plastic \u2013 if you\u2019ve ever struggled with this, then peanut butter works great for getting glue-residue off anything. A simple sugar scrub is a great way to exfoliate your skin: It can take care of several skin problems at once, including stretch marks and blackheads<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are several ways to make use of a sugar scrub. The simplest is just mixing in some fine sugar (brown sugar is best) with your usual face soap, but we figure you might as well put some more effort into it if you\u2019re going to make a face scrub. You can add some sugar to a base of coconut oil with a drop or two of essential oils for your own great-smelling face scrub, or you can even mix in some lemon juice.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no need to rub your skin raw: A simple, five minute scrub as part of your daily routine after or during a shower should be more than enough. Remember never to rub already raw or irritated skin with sugar \u2013 this can make conditions such as acne and a rash worse.<\/p>\n Coffee<\/a> is another ingredient that can do wonders if added to the simple sugar scrub recipe we\u2019ve mentioned above. The ingredients in coffee are revitalizing for the skin, and used moderately it can act as an all-natural, chemical face-lift. It works in exactly the way you would imagine: The caffeine contained in the coffee \u201cperks up\u201d the skin, and applied to areas such as under the eyes, it can make you appear refreshed when you are in need of a very quick pick-me-up to look fresh.<\/p>\n Coffee doesn\u2019t just make your skin appear refreshed, it can also have other benefits \u2013 including getting rid of stretch marks. You can choose whichever coffee you like, though remember that you\u2019re after the caffeine contained in the coffee, so don\u2019t pick decaf \u2013 and make sure you buy real coffee made from coffee beans, or grind the beans yourself. Chicory, while great as a drink, won\u2019t do the trick for this method.<\/p>\n Have you ever seen an aloe vera plant? Most people haven\u2019t, though if you have then you\u2019ll see why you don\u2019t want to harvest aloe vera<\/a> for yourself: The plants are particularly spiky, and generally known for being one of the most bitter substances you\u2019ll ever encounter. In many cases, aloe vera is used as substance to detox and purge the body from any toxins \u2013 you can even find it as an ingredient in many nail-polishes that supposedly stop people from biting their nails, due to the extreme bitterness of aloe vera!<\/p>\n Of course, you don\u2019t have to eat the plant for it to be good for you; these days you can find aloe vera in plenty of forms at your nearest health or drug store, including in the form of tablets, juices or creams. Olive oil<\/a> can be put in the same class as coconut oil, and it\u2019s one of the best ingredients if you are looking to switch to healthier, more natural ways of living. Olive oil contains plenty of healthy vitamins and minerals, and has been proven to be much better for your overall heart health when compared to other options such as sunflower oil. First, using olive oil in your cooking is a fantastic way to cut the bad fats out of your diet \u2013 and it\u2019s a relatively small, inexpensive change.<\/p>\n You can also add olive oil to your beauty routine: It\u2019s able to make the skin look younger and feel better, and it can get rid of the appearance of stretch marks, whether they are new or have been there for a while. We\u2019ve already mentioned that Bio Oil is a great way to get rid of stretch marks, and you might have noticed that the ingredients contain lavender essential oils<\/a> \u2013 among other things. Instead of going for bio-oil, you can also add lavender essential oil to your daily beauty routine, and your skin will feel the benefits within a few days to a few weeks of using it. For easy use, mix a few drops of lavender essential oil into your skin cream or face scrub \u2013 you can even dilute the oil slightly into another carrier oil (like grapeseed oil) and apply it to your skin.<\/p>\n Lavender is a great essential oil for rejuvenating your skin and getting rid of wrinkles; lavender oil also does wonders for reducing the appearance of stretch marks, even when only used on its own. You\u2019ll also find that your body and muscles will feel more relaxed in general after the application of lavender oil, which is why most people pick this method after a long day spent working.<\/p>\n Vitamin A<\/a> is one of the essential vitamins that the body needs to function, though most people have never spared a thought for just what vitamin A does within the body. Among other things, you need vitamin A to keep your vision going, and vitamin A also helps with your overall organ function, including your lungs and your kidneys.<\/p>\n Vitamin A is most often contained in sources like meat, fish and poultry \u2013 though can also be found in plenty of other vegetable-based sources if you are a vegetarian or vegan. It\u2019s a known fact that most people aren\u2019t getting enough of the nutrients they need through their diet, and have to make use of supplements.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the Vitamin A capsules that you\u2019re after for your skin. And, instead of drinking them, you can break open the capsules and apply the contents directly to your skin \u2013 it can be a huge help when you\u2019re looking to reduce or remove stretch marks.<\/p>\n Baby oil can be a great help if you have stretch marks that you can get rid of, and it\u2019s a pretty cheap and easy method. Baby oil is great if you put it directly on the affected area, and you should start to see a difference in just a few weeks of using it. You can even add some to your bath water, or use it as a carrier oil for mixing some essential oils<\/a> to make a customized massage oil for your skin.<\/p>\n What is baby oil? The base product is generally a petroleum-based byproduct \u2013 and just that is extremely good for your skin. Most baby oils aren\u2019t just that. Most of them (including Johnson\u2019s) are enriched with vitamins that are also great for your skin (such as Vitamin E), and they also include other components such as aloe vera \u2013 another great ingredient for your skin health that can help your body to repair stretch marks. Healthy skin is happy skin, and one of the first things that can affect your skin is a lack of hydration<\/a>. This can happen over time as your skin dries out and starts to age, or it can be the result of particularly torturous conditions, like spending far too long in the sun. There\u2019s only one way to cure that, and that\u2019s to rehydrate your body and your skin.<\/p>\n Increase your water intake first if you feel that your skin has been feeling more dry than usual, or if you have been having problems with rashes, stretch marks or dry patches of skin that might itch. Most doctors recommend up to eight glasses of water per day, though it might be a little less or a little more than that \u2013 eight glasses is a rough guideline, not a rule written in stone!<\/p>\n Combine increasing your water intake with some other methods on this list for the best results.<\/p>\n There are plenty of benefits to drinking green tea<\/a>; first, it manages to aid your digestive system and you\u2019ll find that you feel bloated a lot less often. Green tea is well-known for being to take the sting out of stomach upsets, and a lot of people who need to detox swear by the benefits of green tea to do so.<\/p>\n Many people also took the ingredient a step further, and today green tea is a common ingredient in many skin and body creams. You can, of course, brew some green tea of your own and simply add it to any recipe for a face scrub that you have been using already: Apply the mixture to your stretch marks and any skin in need of some revitalization; you should see the effect in a few days to a few weeks of starting the beauty routine. Avocadoes<\/a> have caught a lot of attention in the natural health movement, and thousands of people have been adding avocado to their diet \u2013 this is to the point where people were fearing a national shortage of avocado a few months ago! If you are able to source natural, affordable avocadoes, then you should add it to your food supply \u2013 it can be a great way to get some of the good fats into your diet, and avocado can be a great ingredient in salads, on pizzas or in pastas. Some people even make all-natural avocado ice creams \u2013 and it tastes better than you would imagine!<\/p>\n Avocado holds just as many benefits for the skin, and you can make a simple face mask by combining some healthy oils, avocado \u2013 simply squashed up with a fork \u2013 and some lemon juice. Apply the same mixture to any skin with scars or stretch marks and leave on for a few minutes for the best effect.<\/p>\n Massage<\/a> is a great way to get the circulation moving in various parts of the body, and sparking the circulation back into action is an excellent way to help the body to regenerate. It works just as good on tired and sore muscles after a long day at work or on the sports fields as it will work for stretch marks.<\/p>\n You should combine some of the methods on this list with massage for the best effects: Oils should be massaged slowly and gently into the affected area, which will improve circulation and help the oil to penetrate the skin. A combination of oil and massage can be a great, easy way to get rid of stretch marks. It\u2019s completely non-invasive, and it\u2019s one of the methods that have plenty of health benefits for you.<\/p>\n You can even combine it with an exercise form such as yoga if you want to make a switch to living a healthier life.<\/p>\n There are plenty of creams available on the market that are advertised as being specifically for dry skin<\/a>, sensitive skin or repairing stretch marks on the skin. But often they are sold to the public at premium prices, and you don\u2019t have to pay hundreds of dollars just to get the benefit of these hydrating creams \u2013 in fact, you can combine some of the methods on this list and make your own hydrating cream at home with none of the preservatives.<\/p>\n For best results, start with a base of aqueous cream. Add some of the ingredients mentioned in this article to the cream, including essential oils like lavender and calendula. You can even break up some vitamin A and E capsules to the cream to add some of the revitalizing benefits of the cream to your own mix. Getting rid of stretch marks isn\u2019t just all about applying something to the skin and hoping it works; you\u2019ll want to combine several methods on this list for the best long-term results \u2013 or until you find something that works for you. Ensure that you aren\u2019t allergic<\/a> to any essential oils or ingredients by applying a little bit on a 1 inch patch of the skin first. If any allergic reaction occurs, simply choose another combination of methods \u2013 and also check the carrier (or base) oil of your mixture the same way.<\/p>\n You should also be sure to follow a healthy diet; see a nutrition specialist if you aren\u2019t sure what you should and shouldn\u2019t be eating. If you prefer designing your own diet, go back to the old food pyramid and make sure that you get enough of the bottom stuff, and not too much of the top stuff: Keep it fresh, keep it natural. It\u2019s that simple.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2-5.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n2. Coconut Oil<\/h3>\n
Simply, applying some coconut oil to your skin can be great for its general health \u2013 your skin will be more hydrated, more flexible, and it\u2019s been proven that coconut oil can be highly beneficial when it comes to reducing the appearance of stretch marks.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/3-8.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n3. Sugar Scrub<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n4. Coffee<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n5. Aloe Vera<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re looking to get rid of stretch marks, then go for creams that are loaded with aloe vera \u2013 or simply include some of the plant\u2019s juice to your face cream.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/6-8.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n6. Olive Oil<\/h3>\n
When you\u2019re buying olive oil, make sure that you\u2019re buying the best that you can afford: Cheaper olive oils are often cut with cheaper ingredients, and might not even be olive oil at all \u2013 if you\u2019re looking for the maximum health benefits, then you\u2019re looking for real olive oil, ideally right from Italy.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/7-6.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n7. Lavender Essential Oil<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n8. Vitamin A<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n9. Baby Oil<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n10. Increasing Water Intake<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n11. Green Tea<\/h3>\n
Green tea is also great to drink, of course, and can be had as a warm beverage or an iced tea instead.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/12-3.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n12. Avocado Masks<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n13. Massage<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n14. Hydrating Creams<\/h3>\n
Again, apply this directly to the area where you need it most: Stretch marks are most common on areas like the thighs, stomach and the back of the legs, though can occur anywhere.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Quinoa_copper-diet.jpg\")
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