How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

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Stretch marks appear when due to different reasons the skin stretches and causes dermis damage. This condition is rather hard to treat and it’s impossible to remove old stretch marks without aggressive approach. But stretch marks are easy to prevent if you know what to pay attention to.

Obesity, pregnancy, adolescence and old age – these are the 4 states, which increase the risk of stretch marks. In first 3 cases the rapid growth of muscles or tissues may not coincide with the speed of skin growth and the dermis is damaged. To prevent it, you have to use anti-stretch marks creams and gels and pay more attention to skin care and physical exercises. Regular exercises outdoors improve the color and tone of skin and have a positive effect on body in general. Take a shower with an anti-stretch mark scrub at least 3 times a week and avoid hot baths, as hot water decreases skin elasticity. Smoking and over consumption of caffeine are also skin enemies.

Another frequent cause of stretch marks is hormonal imbalance. It’s common for pregnant women, 13+ children and people over 50. In all these cases a consultation with your doctor is needed. Corrective treatment and/or changes in lifestyles help to decrease the risk of stretch marks by 3 and more.

Stretch marks are more difficult-to-get-rid-of than cellulite, belly fat or acne scars. Why is it so? The problem is that stretch marks appear as a result of dermis tearing, so the upper layer of skin is damaged as it’s a real problem to restore it or make new cells of dermis appear in the place of the damaged ones. That’s why if you have thick and old stretch marks, you can make them smaller, but if you want to get rid of stretch marks with no signs, you’ll have to use not only creams and massage, but look for more radical methods (laser and chemical skin dermobrasia, surgeries, etc.).
When we asked our readers to write what they think about the possibility to get rid of stretch marks, the opinions divided.

As a mother of 2 kids, I can say that only a surgery is the solution, as stretch marks will never go away if you use creams or lotions only.

When I was pregnant, I noticed that small stretch marks started to appear at the bottom of the belly. I started to use Revitol stretch marks cream and they disappeared in 1, 5 a month. My luck!

I have lost 20 pounds and only then noticed in what poor condition my skin was! I have tried everything I could to get rid of stretch marks and cellulite and only coffee grounds and cocoa butter massage, combined with fitness worked.

A lot depends on the age, individual skin type (light skin is more prone to stretch marks), hormonal level, lifestyles and many other factors. No wonder, that different approaches work for different people, as only individual scheme of stretch marks treatment helps to reach good results.

Massage and physical exercises are the quickest and the most effective way to remove stretch marks naturally. Of course, they require money and effort, but you have to sacrifice something to have a beautiful body. No pains, no gains, so don’t believe the creams, which promise to make you slim without diets and at no cost. It’s a scam. The situation with stretch marks is the same.

Stretch marks often appear during pregnancy or after it when you try to lose weight. To prevent is easier than to cure, but what to do if you already have stretch marks?

Tip #1

You won’t get rid of thick stretch marks without a surgery, so if your stretch marks are more than 1 cm wide, you have to know that you can make them smaller, but you are unlikely to get rid of them.

But massage not only helps to get rid of stretch marks, it also heals us, it stimulates the circulation of blood in the body, relaxes muscles and helps to get rid of psychological tension. It helps to lose weight, make skin smoother… . The list of massage pluses can be really endless.

I advice everyone who has problems with skin or wants to lose weight to do massage at home or go to a special saloon. If you choose to do massage at home, remember that you have to warm your body before it, so different types of massage in the shower with the use of aroma oils (to remove stretch marks, I recommend orange oil with honey, take 3 drops of oil for 1 teaspoon of honey), cocoa butter or coffee grounds will suit self massage best. You can use a special flesh brush, which helps to increase the circulation of blood and polishes skin to have a better effect. Massage is the thing you will never regret!

Clinical studies have shown that the use of stretch marks creams and regular massage with the use of cocoa butter and used coffee grounds help to diminish the risk of stretch marks by 30-50%. Cocoa butter has proved to have a strong healing power. It helps to get rid of stretch marks that already exist and prevent new ones. It’s not an old wives’ tale, as the effect of cocoa butter has been carefully examined in many laboratories and now it is one of the main components in stretch marks creams and massage gels.

When absorbed by skin, cocoa butter repairs damaged tissue and nourishes it, thus prevent further damage. To get rid of stretch marks, you can use either ready-made creams or buy cocoa butter and use it at home. It has a very low melting point and when applied to skin, it immediately melts and is quickly absorbed.

You can make an effective scrub for stretch marks at home. Take a spoonful of used coffee grounds and add a spoonful of cocoa butter. Use this scrub when in the shower. Take it in your hand and hold for some time to let it melt, then mix cocoa butter with coffee and apply this scrub to your skin. Massage problem areas for about 5-10 minutes with your hand or with the help of a special shower flesh brush. The effect will be seen after the first procedures, as this scrub not only helps to get rid of stretch marks, but it also cleans skin and polishes it, so you’ll have smooth and healthy skin at no cost.