How to Fade Stretch Marks
- 1. How to Fade Stretch Marks 10 Ways to Lose Striae
- 2. Do stretch marks make you feel insecure about your body? Striae are very problematic to women who want to wear a swim suit or clothes that are somewhat revealing. Stretch marks often show up during and after pregnancy, or as a result of rapid weight gain or weight loss.
- 3. If you want to get rid of them, you must treat them as soon as they start to appear. Scientists have found that when you try to lose stretch marks in the early stages, you have much better chances to stop them.
- 4. In the beggning, the marks are purple or reddish. However, when they become silver or white with deep indentations, then it is more difficult to eliminate these.
- 5. Fortunately, there are several types of creams and methods that can lighten or even erase stretch marks completely. Here are 10 proven ways to cover and heal your stretch marks.
- 6. 1. Cocoa Butter One of the most effective ways of reducing stretch marks is by applying cocoa butter twice a day – before going to sleep and in the morning.
- 7. 2. Aloe Vera Great due to its moisturizing and healing properties. Rub the aloe vera gel directly on the affected area and leave in on for 5 minutes. Then, rinse off the gel with lukewarm water.
- 8. 3. Castor Oil Rub some castor oil onto your skin and massage it gently for 15 minutes. Next, wrap the area with cloth and apply heat using heating pad or hot water bottle for about half an hour.
- 9. 4. Alfalfa Mix some Alfalfa powder with small drops of chamomile oil. Rub this solution onto your skin three times a day.
- 10. 5. Glycolic Acid This type of AHA acid reduces stretch marks by stimulating collagen production. A dermatologist may administer glycolic acid.
- 11. 6. Exfoliation It can reduce the appearance of stretch marks because it removes a few layers of dead skin cells. Microdermabrasion is a more intensive way of getting rid of marks on your skin. This treatment involves the use of a device.
- 12. 7. Chemical Peels Chemical peels with phenic or carbolic acid remove the top portion of your skin, reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
- 13. 8. Laser Therapy It's invasive but very expensive option to lighten and remove stretch marks. Various types of lasers are used depending on the severity or color of the marks.
- 14. 9. Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins A, C and E are very important for treating strech marks. Apply vitamins A and E topically and vitamin C take orally.
- 15. 9. Vitamins and Minerals Zink helps stop the development of stretchmarks. It plays an essential role in repair of skin tissues. Take 30-45mg of zinc each day for 3-6 months, followed by a maintenance dose of 15-30mg per day.
- 16. 10. Cream There is a cream that is proven to dramatically reduce stretch marks in just 3 weeks. It was voted number one in Pregnancy and Birth Magazine and is used by celebrities. You can find more about this cream here: