Stretch marks are unsightly skin lesions that give a cracked appearance to the skin. Many people find this unsightly and are even self-conscious about this natural phenomenon. But why exactly do we have stretch marks and, above all, how can we make them disappear? Discover some answers and natural grandmother’s remedies to reduce these “scars” on the affected areas (buttocks, hips, stomach, thighs, chest, etc.). These solutions will be more effective than classic anti-stretch mark creams.
People affected by stretch marks
Often, the women pregnant women have stretch marks. This is explained because they are subject to large changes within their bodies: significant weight gain, stretching of the skin, hormonal changes, etc. This therefore promotes the appearance of stretch marks as the pregnancy.
Generally, stretch marks occur when big variations in weight and size. This can happen during adolescence for example, with the growth spurts linked to puberty, or in the event of too rapid weight loss. Too intense physical activity or drastic diets can also lead to stretch marks! Stop preconceived ideas: men also can have stretch marks! For example, the lower back is sometimes affected and this is often due to sport.
The different ways to make stretch marks disappear
First of all, there are drastic methods to fade them like prescription anti-stretch mark creams. However, there are also natural solutions to mitigate them. It should still be noted that it will be difficult to completely remove stretch marks; the aim is to reduce them and prevent their appearance.
Techniques at home
First of all, the vegetable oils such as coconut oil, castor oil, wheat germ oil and sweet almond oil are effective in moisturizing the skin and restoring its elasticity. Rosehip oil is also ideal for reducing white stretch marks and removing streaks that are still pearly purplish. However, they must be massaged morning and evening until penetration to better regenerate the epidermis. Outside of pregnancy, do not hesitate to add a few drops of essential oil for a more concentrated treatment of stretch marks. Like oils, potato juice is very effective against stretch marks, as is shea butter.
If you absolutely want to do them disappearyou should talk to a doctor or dermatologist. They will be able to direct you towards the right solution: laser surgery, surgery, pulsed light, medical treatments, etc.