When skin is pulled and stretched then the normal collagen production is disrupted, this leads to scars or fine red lines which becomes white lines over a period of time. Although it is common for teenage girls and women to get stretch marks, they are famous with boys too. Obese people are often a target for having stretch marks, some body builders also develop stretch marks due to rapid body changes produced by bodybuilding.



Rapid weight loss is also a common cause for developing stretch marks as any physical changes can pull the collagen from the elastic fibers of the skin. Stretch marks is not a disease condition but the red or white lines which appears as scars on the skin doesn't give a pleasant effect, especially when you are planning to wear your swimsuit. As a part of stretch marks treatment a specialist may prescribe a tropical derivative of vitamin A to erase these scars but for many some stretch marks home remedies also help.



Try these stretch marks natural cures can prove effective for you.

Prescription creams - Follow the instructions for application of any cream or ointment prescribed by your specialist. A cream with a tropical derivative of vitamin A available in the market with a specialist prescription is believed to deal with the stretch marks effectively. But it won't be much effective if the stretch marks are already developed or white in color.



The best time to use these creams would be when new stretch marks are developing that is when they are  still pink and little irritating or painful. Consult your specialist as some creams are not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Vitamin K - Application of creams containing vitamin K and including vitamin K rich foods in the diet like tomatoes, liver, green leafy vegetables, and dairy products can also be beneficial.

Weight loss or weight gain - If you are planning for either then make sure to keep these white marks in mind.



A drastic weight gain or weight loss in a short span of time can promote the development of stretch marks. So being gradual is the key, lose or gain not more than ½ kg weight per week if you skin is sensitive to develop stretch marks. A home made cream can be applied if you notice any red lines.



For this take ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup aloe vera gel, 4 capsules of vitamin A in liquid form and 6 capsules of vitamin E in liquid form. Mix all these ingredients and store it in the refrigerator. Massage this mixture on the skin where you feel stretch marks are developing.

Coco butter - Massaging coco butter on the stretch marks is said to erase the stretch marks especially in dark skinned people. But many believe that the act of massaging plays the trick and coco butter has little benefits. This is because massaging a scar stimulates blood flow and helps to distribute the collagen evenly making the scars less noticeable.

-->Stretch marks are often a result of quick weight gain especially during periods like puberty and pregnancy.



When skin is pulled and stretched then the normal collagen production is disrupted, this leads to scars or fine red lines which becomes white lines over a period of time. Although it is common for teenage girls and women to get stretch marks, they are famous with boys too. Obese people are often a target for having stretch marks, some body builders also develop stretch marks due to rapid body changes produced by bodybuilding.



Rapid weight loss is also a common cause for developing stretch marks as any physical changes can pull the collagen from the elastic fibers of the skin. Stretch marks is not a disease condition but the red or white lines which appears as scars on the skin doesn't give a pleasant effect, especially when you are planning to wear your swimsuit. As a part of stretch marks treatment a specialist may prescribe a tropical derivative of vitamin A to erase these scars but for many some stretch marks home remedies also help.



Try these stretch marks natural cures can prove effective for you.

Prescription creams - Follow the instructions for application of any cream or ointment prescribed by your specialist. A cream with a tropical derivative of vitamin A available in the market with a specialist prescription is believed to deal with the stretch marks effectively. But it won't be much effective if the stretch marks are already developed or white in color.



The best time to use these creams would be when new stretch marks are developing that is when they are  still pink and little irritating or painful. Consult your specialist as some creams are not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Vitamin K - Application of creams containing vitamin K and including vitamin K rich foods in the diet like tomatoes, liver, green leafy vegetables, and dairy products can also be beneficial.

Weight loss or weight gain - If you are planning for either then make sure to keep these white marks in mind.



A drastic weight gain or weight loss in a short span of time can promote the development of stretch marks. So being gradual is the key, lose or gain not more than ½ kg weight per week if you skin is sensitive to develop stretch marks. A home made cream can be applied if you notice any red lines.



For this take ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup aloe vera gel, 4 capsules of vitamin A in liquid form and 6 capsules of vitamin E in liquid form. Mix all these ingredients and store it in the refrigerator. Massage this mixture on the skin where you feel stretch marks are developing.

Coco butter - Massaging coco butter on the stretch marks is said to erase the stretch marks especially in dark skinned people. But many believe that the act of massaging plays the trick and coco butter has little benefits. This is because massaging a scar stimulates blood flow and helps to distribute the collagen evenly making the scars less noticeable.