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Stretch Marks Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of Stretch Marks

Stretch Marks are a form of scarring which occurs as a result of rapid stretching of the skin. They initially appear as red or purple lines, and then eventually fade to a light pink or white hue. The affected area is usually very soft to the touch.

While stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body, they usually appear in locations where the body stores more fat. Common places therefore include the stomach area, breasts, arms and armpits, thighs, hips, and buttocks. In most cases, stretch marks do not pose any health risk and are mainly an annoyance.

Causes of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are caused by rapid stretching and tearing of the skin, usually as a result of rapid growth. Common reasons include:

Puberty
Pregnancy
Rapid weight gain or obesity
Fast muscle growth due to exercise

While the scarring is permanent, a stretch mark can diminish slightly over time. Some home remedies can also be used to reduce the visual appearance of affected skin areas.

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Stretch Marks Treatment

Stretch Marks Home Remedy Using Cocoa Butter Massages

While it is not known why, many people have found that massaging cocoa butter into skin areas affected by stretch marks can help reduce the appearance of the scars. This works particularly well for individuals with darker skin tones. A suggested remedy is to massage cocoa butter over the stretch marks once a day. The stretch marks should begin to appear lighter in about a month.

Researchers speculate that the massaging of scarred areas helps stimulate blood flow and distributes collagen evenly in the affected areas. Collagen is a protein responsible for skin strength and elasticity.

Stretch Marks Home Remedy Using Coconut Oil

Many women have found that Coconut Oil is an excellent natural treatment for stretch marks. The oil can be massaged into the affected areas 3 times per day. This can also be combined with the Cocoa Butter remedy listed above.

Natural Cure for Stretch Marks Using Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps reduce scar tissue on both the inside and the outside of your body. Therefore, a simple home remedy is to massage Vitamin E oil onto the stretch marks each day after showering. Many women have found this treatment to work well on stretch marks after a pregnancy, although results vary significantly.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15 2009 17:40:23

For stretch marks apply Cocoa butter or oil 2-3 times everyday. Vitamin E lotion or oil and Aloe Vera gel works great too.

Posted by noey on Oct 15 2009 16:44:59

i am seeking urgent help with these stripes

Posted by Cindy on Jul 29 2009 20:42:53

My stretch marks on my stomach go all the way above my belly button. I've decided to have them tattoed in red and yellow... so they look like flames coming out of my pants... gotta laugh cuz they will always be there.

Posted by Jessica on Jul 17 2009 03:56:21

i find that bio oil helped me with my stretch marks. Use it everyday.. I use mine in the mornings after bath.

Posted by @li on Jun 13 2009 00:14:17

I had stretch marks for 5 years...Now im using 100% COCOA BUTTER STICK its .19 and it REALLY works..my skin is so soft now and my strech marks are fading away..I have spend so much money in products that dont really work but cocoa butter stick save me money...THANK YOU

Posted by Crystal on May 07 2009 13:45:35

Girls, I hate to tell ya my oldest is turning 14 on Sunday and I STILL have strech marks from having him. They DO fade but NEVER go away. The Only way to get rid of them on your stomach is to have a tummy tuck. Depending how many you have and how high they go, this may not even get rid of all of them! :(

Posted by Leslie on Apr 02 2009 22:00:15

With my first child I had no stretch marks, now being pregnant with my second I found the palmers cocoa butter lotion makes the marks "clear" but the Oil makes the go complelty away.. It only took 2 weeks for mine to go away.. Im sure everybody is different, but that worked for me

Posted by sofia on Mar 25 2009 02:04:22

hey!! i am 12 and i have sooooo many stretch marks all over my body due to puberty and weight gain... those stretch marks are irritating me!! i have it everywhere... i have it in stomach, thighs armpit! everywhere that you can possibly place stretch marks on... they just came about 8 months ago... help me!! i dont know wat to do and i was thinking what will happened in da future? how am i supposed to live happily like other people do? live free without stretch marks? how am i supposed to be more confident??? what is your suggestion?

Posted by ana c. on Mar 10 2009 22:29:56

Trust me, the cocoa butter stick actually works. I have been using it for weeks...and you get results within the 2nd week! They do not completely go away. But they faded. Mine used to be brown but now its matching my skin tone and kind of a white-ish color. (I had stretchmarks for about 2 years)

Posted by Staci on Feb 11 2009 16:57:31

What ever you do, do not expose your stretch marks to sunlight if they are purple or new, the sun will intensify the color of the marks. There are other things to try for your stretch marks that worked for mine, such as scar cream you buy in any store, you have to apply it liberally though and it will take the color out. Unfortunatly stretch marks do not go away but the color will.

Posted by c.w. on Feb 08 2009 18:32:23

i had stretch marks at the age of 11 because i hit puberty very ealry however i used lotion coco butter and it hasnt gone away can anyone help?

Posted by Kimberly on Feb 06 2009 09:22:26

I have used the vit C serum from Isagenix, and it has done wonders for my stretch marks. The best part, if I didnt like the product or it didnt help, I could return it, and get a refund. You can find it at healthybodywithkimmy.com

Posted by Kimberly on Feb 06 2009 09:22:17

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Posted by abc on Feb 04 2009 06:00:14

i ve heard that applying olive oil on the affected part can really help. but, its not a one day wonder. u have to keep on doing this for a while specially after a bath when ur skin is moist and before going to sleep. massage it gently over the marks and gradually, they start lightening and if ur lucky, they may become almost invisible! all the best

Posted by Suzana on Jan 15 2009 14:29:44

Oh Lord HELP HELP HELPE these strech marks are tarin my skin it looks like a lion strached me in all places

Posted by catalina on Dec 28 2008 09:17:10

i'm just 13 years and i got strech marks...due to Puberty and Rapid weight gain..now i lost weight...and my stretch marks(from buttocks)are showing a lot..and i'm shy to go in this way to the beach and wear some bikini ;(

Posted by evva on Dec 25 2008 19:55:40

i really need some help to get rid of my stretch marks,can anyone give me a real solution you can't tell me that there is nothing that can be done to remove them,i don't believe that for a second,does anyone know of a low cost remedy using natural oils?

Posted by dias on Nov 11 2008 00:44:45

i have been expecting my second child but i have stretchmarks on my stomach is it possible to get rid of them

Posted by rita on Oct 16 2008 23:14:03

i had a baby a year ago and i have been losing weight but as this is occuring the marks are really ugly looking and i have them all over my stomach from my cesearian cut to about 6 inches from my bra line. i mean horrible will they ever go away and if i continue to loose weight those marks will still be there?

Posted by Lisa LaMotte on Oct 11 2008 21:03:42

Stretch Marks dont affect just humans, they are also on whales! Once skin is scarred which is a stretch mark, they are permanent. I have tried everything and nothing gets rid of them for good. I did get my stretch marks tattood to match the skin tones and that helped hide them. All those miracle remedies out there just rip off your money! Sometimes surgeons can get rid of some of them with tummy tucks and liposuction. There is also no cure for cellulite. That is just part of being a woman. You can reduce it alot with diet and exercise! Just realize all the models in the magazines are airbrushed! My doctor told me all of this and I am qouting him.

Posted by KJ on Sep 25 2008 20:57:59

I have had stretch marks now for over 11 years and I was told by a doctor that there is nothing on the market that I could by that could remove them. He said that the damaged skin would have to be removed. Is this true?

Posted by Betsy on Aug 06 2008 21:58:03

i had a baby 5 years ago and i have some stretchmarks although their already white is it possible to rid them?

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