The best way to combat stretch marks in a homemade way is to exfoliate the skin and then apply a good cream or moisturizing oil soon afterwards, because then the skin is properly stimulated and can regenerate, leaving the smaller, thinner and lower striae, becoming almost imperceptible, and in some cases may disappear completely.
Stretch marks are scars on the skin that occur when the skin stretches too much, as in pregnancy, for example. Red streaks are the latest and easiest to treat, and white streaks are the oldest and most difficult to treat, but most of the time, they can be eliminated.
Home Treatment for Red Streaks
The best solution for red streaks, which are the newest and that have emerged before long is to moisturize the skin a lot, using cream or moisturizing oil every day, at least 2 times a day.
In addition, it is also important not to wear very tight clothing because this favors stretch marks and prevent sudden weightlifting, because in this case the skin stretches very fast and the fibers break more easily, favoring stretch marks.
The red stretch marks itch, but it is not recommended to scratch because this act favors the rupture of the skin, leaving them even more fragile and prone to stretch marks. Putting the cream inside the refrigerator is a good option because the cool temperature helps to reduce the itching, contributing to the elimination of the stretch marks.
Exfoliation should not be done at this stage because it may aggravate the appearance of stretch marks.
Home Treatment for Purple Streaks
The purple striae are at an intermediate stage, and they are no longer so young and scratchy. While the person has the striae of this color, what is recommended to do is exfoliate the skin, to increase blood circulation and apply a cream to stretch marks soon after. In this way the cream can penetrate even more into the skin, having bigger and better effect.
Homemade Exfoliating Recipes
Exfoliation can be done with homemade mixes or industrialized exfoliants. Some good home-cooked options are:
- Coffee grounds: Mix 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 2 tablespoons of liquid soap;
- Cornmeal and yogurt: 2 tablespoons thick cornmeal and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt;
- Sugar and oil: 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil and 2 tablespoons white sugar;
- Baking soda with water: 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of water.
This type of exfoliation can be done up to 2 times a week. You can rub these mixes with your hands, cotton disc, exfoliation gloves, or vegetable bush. Passing the fine comb on top of the stretch marks in the vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions lasts about 5 to 10 minutes, it is also an easy strategy to increase blood circulation by preparing the skin for use of the following cream.
Homemade Anti-Stretch Cream Recipe
This homemade recipe can be used in abundance in the breasts, belly, legs and buttocks, especially during pregnancy and periods of slimming, because it is moments of life where the appearance of stretch marks is easier.
Ingredients
- 1 snow cream (from blue tin)
- 1 tube of hypoglossus
- 1 ampoule of arovit (vitamin A)
- 1 vial of almond oil (100 ml)
Method of preparation
Mix all the ingredients and place in a clean, closed jar and keep in the refrigerator. This cream should be used daily in all areas affected by stretch marks.
In addition, another excellent remedy that helps to disguise stretch marks is Rosehip Oil, see how to use it clicking here.
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