Stretch Mark Therapy Treating Stretch Marks at Home

Scars of sinuous lines on the topmost layer of the skin are described as stretch marks. The reason for their occurrence is breaking up of cells beneath the skin due to overstretching of skin. These stretch marks result in corrugation and discoloring of the skin. Although not related to physical fitness in any way, these scars appear cosmetically displeasing. Many of us find these marks to be unpalatable in spite of these being common among boys and girls.You have no available choice on hand to help you avoid these stretch marks.

Overstretching of skin due to rapid increase in weight during pregnancy and puberty leads to the occurrence of these stretch marks. Including good amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet can help you keep your skin porous thereby helping you avoid the evidence of these stretch marks. You can also avoid these stretch marks by keeping your skin moist.It is a general misconception that stretch marks cannot be treated.Besides the various cosmetic treatments, like creams and laser therapy, there are also some effective home remedies for these stretch marks.

A few effective home remedies are as follows:
? Stretch marks can be treated by simply applying lavender oil on the affected area thrice a day.

? Another easy and effective treatment is applying Aloe Vera gel on the affected area.


? Another home remedy would be massaging the affected area with a mixture prepared by adding seven drops of lavender oil, a few drops of chamomile oil, and an ounce of carrier oil (contains avocado, sweet almond or jojoba oil).

? A balanced diet containing ample amount of green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, liver and dairy products can be of good help in the process of removing stretch marks.


? Stress on intake of a diet rich in Zinc. Zinc mineral is quite helpful in removing stretch marks.

? Make a mixture by adding ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup Aloe Vera gel, liquid of 6 Vit. E capsules, and liquid from 4 Vit. A capsules. Store it in a refrigerator after mixing it in a blender. Apply this mixture to the affected area.


? Applying Aroma oil on the affected area is also an effective treatment for stretch marks.

? These stretch marks can also be treated by by rubbing the affected area by apricot scrub.


? Applying cocoa butter on the affected area can help you remove the scars of stretch marks.

It is difficult but not impossible to do away with these stretch marks. Although cosmetic treatments are quite effective, these can result in some side effects. To avoid the evidence of stretch ,marks, it is better to opt for home remedies rather than cosmetic treatments. Unlike cosmetic treatments, home remedies do not give instant results. Although slow, home remedies are an effective way of treating stretch marks.