Natural Treatment for Stretch Marks

What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks are caused when the skin rapidly stretches.



This can happen due to sudden weight gain, during pregnancy, and during adolescence as the body grows rapidly. Initially a stretch mark appears as a red line on the skin that eventually becomes white in color; some may even fade with time, yet other persistent ones may stay with us forever.

Alternative Treatments for stretch marks 

Stretch marks are like wrinkles: almost everyone has them but we can’t wait to get rid of them. Fortunately, stretch marks can and do disappear.



Our natural treatment for stretch marks will present to you a wide range of techniques that you can use to make those irritating stretch marks vanish forever.

• Cocoa Butter - Cocoa butter is one of the best methods of getting rid of stretch marks. Cocoa butter can be found in many moisturizing lotions and creams.
  
  
  
  However, the best way is to buy a stick of cocoa butter and apply it liberally and regularly over your stretch marks until they disappear.
• Vitamins and minerals - The importance of vitamin E as a natural treatment for stretch marks cannot be overstated. The best way is to make a mixture of vitamin E extract, Aloe Vera and cocoa butter and gently apply the mixture over the affected area. Another effective vitamin for fighting stretch marks is vitamin A.
  
  
  
  Vitamin A is a key ingredient in many  stretch mark removal creams and can also be used a natural treatment for stretch marks. Vitamin K is another powerhouse that can be used to treat stretch marks. Many creams contain vitamin K and these should be applied on the affected area at least twice a day.
  
  
  
  In addition you should consume foods that are rich in vitamin K such as green vegetables, tomatoes and dairy products. Zinc is an important mineral that can help to reduce the occurrence of stretch marks. You should consume foods that are rich in zinc such as seeds and nuts especially during times of pregnancy.
• Aromatherapy - There are also many aromatherapy oils that are also very effective in treating stretch marks.
  
  
  
  Oils containing extracts of lavender have been used for generations to treat stretch marks. Other aromatherapy oils that are also used include chamomile, jojoba, sweet almond and avocado.
• Natural apricot scrub - Apricots have therapeutic properties that make them an ideal natural treatment for stretch marks. You can use an apricot-based cream or simply rub an apricot on the affected area of your skin for fast results.