Naturally Get Rid Of Those Ugly Stretch Marks Now!

Just the other day, I was looking at a certain makeup artist's works and I was getting really impressed. Her work was flawless really, and the transformation of her clients was just amazing...until I saw one photo that just threw me off. The makeup was flawless again on that particular fair skinned girl, but she was wearing a tube gown and as my eyes ventured to her shoulders, I was thrown off by the irritating red marks that snaked across them like fat, angry worms - stretch marks! 

The stretch marks totally ruined the effect of the excellent makeup on her face and I wondered why the makeup artist didn't use foundation to cover them up or at least advice the client not to wear anything that would reveal them. Many people have stretch marks, including men and skinny people too. Stretch marks appear when the skin stretches suddenly during rapid weight gain, pregnancy, or rapid growth. Sometimes, it's just hereditary.

Having stretch marks is not a person's fault, but everyone should at least save others the need to feast on ugly stretch marks by covering them up. They are not beautiful really, so why put them on display? Anyway, there are ways to get rid of stretch marks naturally without using any of those 'anti stretch mark creams'. These treatments lighten the stretch marks until they are hardly visible. The thing about natural remedies though is that you have to use them constantly until you get the desired effect. The magic won't happen overnight.

1. Potato Juice

Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals that foster growth and restoration of skin cells.

Cut a medium-sized Irish potato into thick slices.Take one of the potato pieces and rub it gently on the stretch marks for a few minutes. Make sure the liquid from the potato covers the affected area.Allow the potato juice to dry for some time and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

2. Sugar

Natural white sugar is one of the best natural remedies to get rid of stretch marks. You can use the sugar to exfoliate your skin. Mix a tablespoon of raw sugar with some almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on the stretch marks and other skin areas.Gently rub the mixture on the skin for at least 10 minutes every day before taking a shower. Do this for a month or so and watch your stretch marks become lighter.

3. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is effective in the treatment of many skin problems. It has various essential nutrients and active compounds that can be used in the treatment of minor burns, while its healing and soothing properties can be used to get rid of stretch marks.There are a couple of ways to apply it.You can directly rub aloe vera gel on the affected skin area, leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse the skin with lukewarm water.Another option is to make a mixture with one-fourth cup of aloe vera gel, oil from 10 vitamin E capsules and oil from five vitamin A capsules. Rub this mixture onto the skin until fully absorbed. Repeat this process daily.

4. Water

Keeping your body well hydrated helps protect the skin from many kinds of problems. Well-hydrated skin results in regular detoxification of skin pores and restores elasticity, which will help a lot in getting rid of stretch marks. Try to drink one to two glasses of water several times during a day.Experts say a minimum of 10 glasses of water per day is the best way to keep the body hydrated. It will also make your skin soft and help maintain its elasticity. It is advisable to avoid coffee, tea or soda as they can cause dehydration.

5. Lemon Juice

Another simple ways to lessen stretch marks is to use lemon juice. Lemon juice is naturally acidic which helps heal and reduce stretch marks, skin injuries, acne, and other scars. Rub fresh lemon juice gently onto the stretch marks using circular motions. Allow the lemon juice to soak into your skin for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.Another option is to mix equal quantities of cucumber juice and lemon juice and apply the mixture on the stretch marks.

6. Olive Oil

Olive oil contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants that help improve various skin problems including stretch marks. Massage slightly warm pure olive oil into the affected skin area.This will improve the blood circulation and reduce the stretch marks to a great extent.Leave it for half an hour so that the vitamins A, D and E present in the oil are absorbed by the skin.You can also mix olive oil with vinegar and water and use it as a night cream. This will keep your skin stay moisturized and also exfoliate the skin.

7. Shea Butter

Shea butter is a very good skin lightener that works excellently on scars. African Shea butter is better, that is, the unprocessed one. Just keep rubbing it your skin several times a day.