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Natural Remedies To Remove Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Are you looking for a natural remedy to remove stretch mark caused by pregnancy? Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences in a woman’s life. The feeling of a life evolving inside her body bewildering and stunning experience. For some women, pregnancy may not always be a wonderful journey but still, it makes it no less wonderful.

Natural Remedies to Remove Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

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Stretch marks are a part of pregnancy and every mother out there has proudly earned those stripes, their strips show their post-pregnancy journey. But later these marks are something we are rarely proud off. Though it may fade a bit its still there making us look rather odd and old. Sometimes feel less confident to try a dress because of these scars. All I can say is, don’t worry, scars may not completely irreversible but still can be prevented and if that doesn’t work for you they can be treated.

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Causes of Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Before going into the topic, let’s get this straight- stretch marks is a natural phenomenon. Men and younger girl to get stretch marks sometimes. Sudden weight gain or loss can lead to skin stretching causing stretch marks. Most of the stretch marks can be treated at home. So instead of resorting to harmful chemicals and costly surgeries which mostly have hidden side effects, try these equally effective home remedies. Unlike clinical treatments, natural treatments required you to follow a strict regime for fast results. But all the wait and patience is worth it. You can get problem free clean skin with zero side effects and most importantly without breaking your pockets.

Natural Remedies to Remove Stretch Marks While You are Pregnant

Here are a few Natural Remedies to remove stretch marks during pregnancy

  • Cocoa Butter

 

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If cocoa butter is used as a pre and post pregnancy care cream on your stomach, the development of stretch marks has been seen to be less prominent for most women. Also, these marks have been noticed to disappear completely after a certain period of time.  The butter works best when it’s used at night before going to bed. Take a decent amount and gently massage it into your skin. Apart from just a stretch mark remedy, cocoa butter is a natural moisturizing as well as hydrating cream.

  • Aloe vera gel or cream

Aloe vera is a plant used for various skin and hair issues. It has certain healing and mustering properties that can cure most of the skin related issues. Instead of going for an over the counter tube, get the plant itself. Extracting the gel is very easy. All you have to do it cut out the leaf and then slice it into two halves, scrape out the gel using a spoon and massage gently into the skin. You can either leave it overnight or rise it off after 30 minutes. Aloe vera gel really does work wonders.

  • Oils

Oils are great for skin, they help in retaining the elasticity of the skin and that just wants we need to reduce stretch marks. Oils such as coconut, almond oil etc work wonders on the skin. You can use these oils separately or you can mix both. Make oils a part of your skin care regime pre and post pregnancy to get beautiful, scar-free soft skin. Cucumber is another natural skin care product. Mixing these two can make a great skin care portion. apply a generous amount on your stomach and rinse off after 15 minutes. Apply religious and observe your skin improving.

  • Apricot Mask and Oil

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Apricots are great natural exfoliates, which make them very effective when it comes to healing stretch marks. You will need 2-3 apricots, cut with seeds removed. Crush them and make a paste out of it. Apply this on the stretch mark and rise off after 15 minutes. For best results rinse using lukewarm water. Use can also use virgin apricot oil if that’s available. Follow this for a month you can definitely see the change.

  • Castor Oil

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Castor is thick and extremely moisturizing inconsistency, hence they make a great natural medicine for stretch marks. Through dry and shriveled marks with quench up the oil when message into the affected are Castor oil improves the skin elasticity and heal it

  • Nourishing Skin Mask

If you love masks, here is an easy and effective mask that you can make at home that works wonders on stretch marks,

Ingredients, 2 egg yolks, lemon juice, 2 tsp oatmeal, 2 tsp almond paste, and milk.

Mix the ingredients in a bowl and make them into a paste. Apply this on the affected area. When the mask drys and pulls rinse off with cold water by rubbing gently in circular motion. Tata, instantly smoother skin. Follow this regularly to bid goodbye to stretch marks.

  • Petroleum Jelly

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Apply a decent amount of petroleum jelly on the stretch marks and massage for 5-10 minutes. Petroleum jelly is an occlusive agent that helps to locks in moisture in the skin. Which is very effective in healing dry and patchy skin. Follow this every night before going to bed. Till you notice your marks fading.

  • Egg Whites

Egg whites are great for skin. You will need 1-2 egg whites. Beat the egg whites till you get a fine batter and apply on the affected areas either with hands or by using as a brush.  Let it dry, rinse off with warm.

  • Coffee Beans

You will need 1/2 cup ground coffee beans and some coconut oil. Mix them both in a bowl and apply on the affected area, this remedy acts as a mild scrub. Using this every day will make your skin soft and glowing. A perfect way to get rid of stretch marks.

Final Words

Finally, take it easy, don’t stress over stretch marks as it does no good to make them any better. Drink lots of water and eat clean.  You can also work out a bit if your doctor recommends it. Mild exercise can be great for your skin and help them from becoming saggy. If nothing works for you still there is hope, there are various laser treatment to remove stretch marks. I wouldn’t recommend those though. Let that be a final resort.

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