Say Sayonara To Stretch Marks: Five Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Them Naturally

Say Sayonara To Stretch Marks: Five Effective Ways To Get Rid Of Them Naturally

Skin Care
By Samprita on 04 Feb 2019
Senior Digital Editor
Samprita Kuncolinkar holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and has been working at GirlStyle India since its inception. She works as a Senior Lifestyle Editor who is deeply in love with all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoying the online version of the magazine, the genres of her articles keep varying as she loves to move and groove. Apart from her work life, she loves binge-watching Netflix and loves to eat junk food for happiness.

There are a plethora of skin conditions every girl has to face among which one common issue seems to be that of stretch marks. The issue arises majorly for woman post pregnancy and also to young girls who are undergoing puberty change. The marks often appear on butts, thighs or mainly near the abdominal area.

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The issue is quite normal to happen and there is nothing to worry about. With little care and treatment right at the comfort at your home, you can get rid of them easily. Also, if you are a new mommy and are going through this trouble, we can totally understand how frightening it must have been for you at first.

While you are busy welcoming a new member to your family, all your attention gets diverted on how you are going to deal with your beauty problems - especially the most major and worst of all, stretch marks. They can be extremely unappealing to your eyes and can take huge tolls on your confidence levels.

Fret not! We don't want you to get scared with it, as there are multiple ways with which you can treat them effectively. Presenting you a list of remedies which are super easy and quick to try out while you are busy taking care of your lil one or if you are a teenager, you can simply make this a part of your night skincare regime.

We bet these remedies can help reduce the appearance of old and new stretch marks on all parts of your body. Go ahead and try them out and you can thank us later!

Argan Oil

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Argan oil is the key to achieve flawless and glowing skin and is a raved ingredient among woman who are into taking good care of their skin. The oil is a natural powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants which can heal and provide nourishment to your skin by reducing and eliminating scars from your skin. You can apply a few drops of this oil on the affected area twice a day and you would surely see a reduction in your marks.

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Turmeric

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Commonly known as haldi in India, it is popular for its skin lightening and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is hands down the most effective and go-to remedy for reducing stretch marks. All you have to do is to mix a tablespoon of turmeric with a tablespoon of cream and apply it on the affected areas. Just keep repeating the process every week and let its magic work on your skin.

 

Potato Juice 

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Another kitchen king product which is a powerhouse of starch and skin lightening enzymes that can do wonders on your skin to reduce stretch marks after your pregnancy. The bleaching properties present in the ingredient also helps in lightening your skin tone. You need to squeeze out juice from one potato and rub it on the necessary area at least 3-4 times a week.

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Aloe Vera Gel

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Aloe is literally the god of skin care and there is nothing that this plant can't fix. Aloe vera gel scooped freshly from the stem of the plant can help in increasing collagen and can fade the scars and stretch marks on your skin. To get the best of out it, you can prepare a mixture of fresh aloe vera, Vitamin E oil from capsules which are easily available in the market as well as Vitamin A oil. You need to massage the mixture on your skin until it gets absorbed well.

 

Castor Oil 

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Castor Oil is filled with skin care nutrients and provides multiple benefits. The oil contains ricinoleic acid that is a skin conditioning agent that helps in preventing, healing and lightening stretch marks quickly. All you got to do is to slightly warm some castor oil and lightly massage it on the affected areas for 10-15 minutes approx. three times a week.

 

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