Stretch marks, or scientifically, striae, are verya common and unpleasant problem. And it can occur in anyone and at any age. The reasons can be very different - from pregnancy and sudden weight gain to hormonal changes in the body. Despite the fact that stretch marks do not cause any painful sensations and are not at all dangerous, they still manage to ruin the lives of their owners - such a "decoration" can spoil the entire impression of the figure. Therefore, most women who have encountered this problem dream of getting rid of it forever and are concerned about how to find an effective remedy for stretch marks. Usually, home remedies for fighting stretch marks are of particular interest. This is understandable - after all, not everyone has the opportunity to regularly visit beauty salons and do expensive procedures. Folk remedies for stretch marks, as a rule, are easy to make, do not require additional costs and, despite this, are quite effective.
Cream with mummies
This wonderful substance - mumiyo -ancient times it is famous for its unique healing properties. It was described in the 4th century BC by Aristotle. What diseases were not treated with its help - migraine and poliomyelitis, stomach ulcers and tuberculosis, dislocations, epilepsy and much, much more. Shilajit is a bactericidal, analgesic, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory agent and perfectly stimulates regenerative processes and metabolism. It is due to these properties that it perfectly fights stretch marks on the skin. As a result of using this simple cream, which can be made at home, the color of stretch marks becomes less intense, their depth decreases, the relief is smoothed out and the elasticity of the skin increases. To prepare the cream you will need:
- 4 g of mumiyo;
- boiled water;
- a tube of anti-cellulite or baby cream.
Take the cream and squeeze it out of the tubesuitable container. Dissolve the mumijo in a teaspoon of water. Pour the resulting liquid into the cream and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a clean jar and put in the refrigerator. It is recommended to use this cream once a day, gently rubbing it into problem areas.
Fruit Cream
You will need:
- almond oil;
- a jar of natural yoghurt;
- lemon peel.
Pour the yogurt into a bowl or deep plate.Take a lemon, wash it thoroughly and carefully remove the zest using a grater. Add to the yogurt. Pour in one large spoon of almond oil. Stir. Transfer to a jar with a lid and put in the refrigerator. You should use this remedy against stretch marks at least 2-3 times a week.
Cream of avocado
This magical fruit, thanks to its uniqueproperties, has found very wide application in cosmetology. It is used in the production of various masks, creams, peelings, shampoos, balms and other skin and hair care products. It generously gives beauty, freshness, youth and takes excellent care of the skin. You will need:
- cosmetic clay;
- avocado;
- oil from wheat germ;
- oat flakes.
Prepare oat flour.To do this, take two large spoons of oatmeal and place them in a coffee grinder. Make avocado puree. You can use a food processor for this. Mix the prepared flour with the puree and add two large spoons of cosmetic clay. Dilute the resulting mixture to a creamy consistency, gradually pouring in the wheat germ oil. Apply the cream to problem areas and leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. It is recommended to use this remedy against stretch marks daily.
Cream with aloe
Aloe is called "First aid on the windowsill".This plant is truly unique. It helps to cope with many diseases - gastritis, arthritis, tonsillitis, sore throat and some lung diseases. Of course, it is also used in cosmetology, in particular, against stretch marks. Aloe juice softens dead skin cells and promotes their removal, stimulates the regeneration of new cells, normalizes metabolism, relieves irritation and inflammation. It is also used to treat acne - it not only disinfects, but also prevents the formation of scars. To prepare the cream, you will need:
- dandelion leaves;
- leaves of aloe;
- olive oil;
- oat flour.
Grind 100 grams in a food processordandelion leaves and 2-3 aloe leaves. It is better to pre-cut them into pieces. Add 75 grams of olive oil and mix thoroughly. Gradually pour in the oatmeal, stirring constantly, until you get a creamy mixture. Apply the cream to the stretch marks and leave for 15-20 minutes. Store the finished product in the refrigerator.
Carrot Lotion
Carrots perfectly polish the skin and make it smooth and silky. This lotion will help both prevent the appearance of new stretch marks and disguise old ones. You will need:
- carrot;
- water;
- almond oil.
Wash and peel the carrots thoroughly.Grate it on a fine grater. Place it in a deep plate and pour boiled cold water so that it completely covers the carrots. Let it brew for 15 minutes. Squeeze well using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Add almond oil. Store the prepared product in a jar with a tightly closing lid in the refrigerator. Every day before going to bed, wipe all areas where there are stretch marks with lotion.
Enriched Olive Oil
Olive oil enriched with vitamin Eis perfect for removing stretch marks on the stomach and chest. Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant, it protects cell membranes and prevents their oxidation. This composition is absolutely harmless, so it can be used even during pregnancy and breastfeeding. To prepare, you will only need a large spoon of olive oil and 650 mg of vitamin E. If you use an oil solution of vitamin E, then when using a 5% solution you will need 600 drops, 10% - 300 drops, 30% - 100 drops. If you purchased the vitamin in capsules, then simply recalculate how many you need to take in order to get 650 mg. Take a clean dry bottle and pour the ingredients into it. Shake thoroughly. It is recommended to use this composition twice a day - morning and evening, carefully wiping all problem areas.
Horsetail Lotion
They are widely used to combatstretch marks and lotions with some herbs - for example, with horsetail. Horsetail contains a large amount of silicon, which promotes skin regeneration and, as a result, helps either completely remove or significantly smooth out skin defects. Horsetail is especially effective in combating very fresh stretch marks. To prepare such a lotion, you will need:
- horsetail;
- lemon juice;
- vodka.
Take 50 grams of horsetail and pour vodka over it.You will need one standard 0.5 liter bottle. Add four drops of lemon juice. Infuse this lotion for one month. After a month, pour 500 grams of cold boiled water into it. That's it. The lotion is ready to use. Wipe the damaged skin surface with the resulting product twice a day. Another well-known plant that is used as a remedy for stretch marks on the skin is comfrey. It enhances the process of tissue regeneration and, as a result, significantly reduces striae, making them pale and invisible. Squeeze the juice from the comfrey root or, if you do not have a fresh plant, simply prepare a decoction from its leaves.
Grapes against stretch marks
Grapes are a great remedy againststretch marks. It perfectly moisturizes, restores and nourishes the skin and improves its appearance, returning it to smoothness, elasticity and freshness. To combat stretch marks, you can prepare a special mask. Just take some berries and mash them, making a puree. Apply the composition to the skin and leave for 25-30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. This mask should be done 2-3 times a week.
Scrub from stretch marks
You will need:
- granulated sugar;
- salt;
- Palm oil.
Mix one glass of salt with one glass of sugarsand and pour in half a glass of palm oil. Mix thoroughly. Every day, standing under the shower, massage the skin in problem areas with this scrub. With regular use, you will notice the result in 3-4 weeks.
Mask from stretch marks
You will need:
- vitamin A;
- vitamin E;
- olive oil;
- juice of aloe.
Take a suitable container and pour it into it.half a glass of aloe juice, add five drops of vitamin A, ten drops of vitamin E and half a glass of olive oil. Mix everything, put it in a jar with a closing lid and put it in the refrigerator. This composition should be used regularly, twice a day, for several months. As you can see, in order to put your skin in order, it is not at all necessary to become a regular at fashionable and expensive beauty salons. It is quite possible to use home methods. Folk remedies for stretch marks are quite diverse. But they all have in common absolute safety, naturalness and ease of manufacture. Just a little effort and your skin will look much fresher, younger and more beautiful. And you will forever forget this unpleasant word - stretch marks. We recommend reading:
