Treat your STRETCH MARKS marks with these home remedies: 1. Aloe vera gel - it has impressive levels of vitamins C and E. Apply some aloe vera gel to the affected areas every morning, ensuring it has time to soak into the skin and dry. The gels healing properties will help discolor the marks and, in time, possibly remove them altogether. 2. Warm olive oil - it has high levels of vitamins A, K, and D. Deficiencies in these nutrients can deepen their color. Since aloe vera contains two vitamins lacking in olive oil (vitamins C and E), some people like to combine aloe vera gel with warm olive oil to make a vitamin-rich supercure for particularly prominent marks. 3. Cocoa butter - Loved for its anti-aging and anti-wrinkling properties, cocoa butter has the ability to moisturize your skin: improving blood circulation, thus improving the skins natural elasticity. Unlike aloe vera gel, which can be applied once per day, cocoa butter should be applied to the affected areas at least twice per day, ideally once in the morning and once during the evening. It is especially potent if applied after a warm shower. 4. Almond oil - It is rich in omega-3, that is famously good for the skin. To maximize its healing properties, apply the oil to the affected areas two to three times a day. 5. Tea tree oil - It contains impressive antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it an effective treatment for all skin wounds. Due to its strength, youll only need to apply the oil to the affected areas once per day, but bear in mind that it has a strong medicinal smell that some people might find repellent. 6. Lemon juice - Since it increases collagen production in the skin, it is a great choice for stretch mark discoloration. It is also versatile and can be added to any of the above treatments that lack vitamin C, thus intensifying their potency. 7. Physical exercise - Because stretch marks are caused by rapid skin stretches, any exercises that tone the underlying muscles (such as swimming, sit-ups, and abdominal crunches) will help them fade. Likewise, drinking large amounts of water (ideally 8-12 glasses of water per day, depending on your size) will help improve skin elasticity, complementing the effects of the remedies you choose to utilize
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:17:24 +0000
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