Stretch marks typically appear as long, narrow stripes or lines. When the skin stretches, the collagen becomes weak and causes the formation of fine lines under the topmost layer. Stretch marks are usually on the abdominal wall, the thighs, upper arms, buttocks and breasts of both men and women. Stretch marks are permanent, but they can become less apparent with proper care and treatment.
Moisturization is the key to improve skin elasticity. These are some easy home remedies that you can try at home to moisturize the skin thus preventing and fading the stretch marks.
1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is traditionally used as a skin moisturizer. It may help to keep your skin moisturized and prevent stretch marks. Message the coconut oil onto damp skin and leave it overnight. Wash it off the next day.Castor Oil
2. Castor Oil
Castor oil helps in conditioning of the skin and improving the appearance of the stretch marks. Message the castor oil onto the affected area. Leave it overnight and wash it off the next day.
3. Baby oil
Baby oil improves the softness of the skin by reducing water loss. Every day before going to bed, message the baby oil on the stretch marks and leave it overnight. Wash it off the next morning.
4. Cucumber and Lemon Juice
Lemon juice’s natural acidity helps in healing and reducing scars and cucumber juice provides the cool soothing effect leaving your skin fresh.
Add one table spoon of lemon juice to the juice of half a cucumber. Apply the juice on the affected area. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off.
I hope these home remedies help you get rid of stress marks. Keep your skin moisturized and do not shy away from consulting a doctor if the marks are severe.
