Florence Uwaeme
Stretch marks are long streaks or lines that appear on the skin. Some natural home remedies can help you reduce stretch marks on the body.
Based on preference you might be self-conscious of your stretch marks which may have appeared naturally, caused by pregnancy or weight gain.
If you are overly conscious of your stretch marks, there are certain simple homemade remedies you can apply on your skin to fix it.
Here are some of the remedies that will help keep the stretch marks at bay:
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a very medicinal plant. It helps to repair dead skin cells and heal scars. To use, scrape the gel off the Aloe Vera leaf and massage it into the skin.
Leave it for 20 to 30 minutes and then clean off with a warm cloth. Do this consistently every day. Remember, consistency is the key to visible results.
Sugar
Sugar exfoliates dead skin cells and they are also able to absorb moisture. Sugar helps to heal broken skin and also doubles as a hydrating scrub.
To use, mix a small cup of sugar with half a cup of coconut oil. Coconut oil keeps skin elastic because it possesses collagen.
Rub in a circular motion for 10 minutes and wipe with a clean cloth.
Egg mask
Eggs contain amino acids which are essential in repairing damaged skin and helps to reduce stretch marks.
Break an egg into a bowl, add two tablets of Vitamin E and whisk together. Apply on the area affected with a foundation brush and wait for it to dry.
Wipe off with a warm cloth.
Having your stretch marks gone may improve your confidence. You should know that stretch marks cannot be gone totally, they can only become less visible.
