Stretch Mark Home Remedy

If you have just had a baby or have lost a lot of weight then you have no doubt seen that you have acquired some stretch marks. Now you are looking for a stretch mark home remedy.

Someone should have told you that you could minimize the appearance of stretch marks during the time you were pregnant and maybe they did but I think that stretch marks are pretty much inevitable in any case.

So a good stretch mark home remedy starts with you and having the patience to see results before you start running to the plastic surgeon for help. That step may come in time but let's try this first.

Cocoa butter is wonderful. It penetrates the skin all the way down to the dermis, moisturizing as it goes to treat even the deepest stretch marks. Apply a good amount of cocoa butter to your stretch marks at least three times a day. Remember that you may not start to see results from this treatment for several weeks to a month, so be patient.

Lanolin is another good one to use. It basically works the same way and if you can find a product that contains both cocoa butter and lanolin you will probably see results faster. Do not quote me because everyone is different and you just need to try it to find out for yourself.

Mostly, this is how you will get rid of the stretch marks, by rubbing them down with creams and emollients. If you are diligent then you should have some success in at least reducing how bad they look. If you do not see any improvement then you may want to go to see a plastic surgeon and get a consult to see what can be done. But I think with some work on your part you should see some improvement in a few weeks to a month from now.

Obviously if you are rubbing yourself down with these creams then you are also giving yourself a good massage, too. Massaging an area will increase blood flow to that area and make it feel better. Deep massage also helps to break up scar tissue and that is what stretch marks are or at least they can cause scar tissue to build up making the stretch mark area look even worse.

Ah, yes, one more suggestion, go to the store and buy some vitamin E capsules or see of you can find some vitamin E oil somewhere and rub it into your skin. Vitamin E is important for skin health and will greatly improve your skin's elasticity. If all you can find is capsules you may need to use more than one to cover the area with the stretch marks. Puncture the capsule and squeeze out the oil and rub into your skin. get as good coverage as you can.

All this plus eating a well balanced diet with lots of protein and vitamins and minerals to help your skin stay healthy is a very important and will go a long way to being a major factor in your stretch mark home remedy.

How To Get Rid Of Stretch Mark

If you have been wondering how to get rid of stretch mark scars then you should keep reading. You will find some valuable advice in this article.

Stretch marks are caused by prolonged stretching of the skin and happen during pregnancy when your breasts and belly grows as the baby grows. They can also occur because of weight gain and they can be anywhere on your body. Arms, legs, and buttocks. You may not notice them in these places until and unless you lose the weight but they are there.

One good way to lessen their appearance is to rub cocoa butter into your skin several times a day to soften the skin and keep it moisturized. Cocoa butter is a very rich cream that penetrates the skin all the way through so every bit of your skin is getting the help it needs.

Lanolin does the same thing and if you can find a cream that has a combination of both would be an awesome treatment for your skin. Make sure you read your labels when you are looking for the best creams to use. Do not use creams that have a lot of other things iin them that you can't even pronounce. If you have a natural foods store in your neighborhood then go there to find these creams and ask if they anything else on how to get rid of stretch mark.

You may also be able to find some vitamin E oil. Vitamin E is wonderful for keeping your skin healthy from the inside out. Not only could you take the vitamin E capsule every morning, you could also puncture the capsule and rub the vitamin E oil onto your skin just like you would the creams. Who knows maybe you could even find a bottle of the vitamin E oil

all by itself so you would not have to go to the trouble of puncturing the capsules. Vitamin E helps the skin regenerate and be healthier.

Increase your intake of certain vitamins and minerals during meals or ask your doctor about good supplements you can take. You probably took a good prenatal vitamin before and during your pregnancy. Well, after the baby is born is no time to stop taking vitamin and mineral supplements so talk to your doctor and keep taking them.

As a nurse, I know that if the skin needs to heal, vitamins C and E are important along with a high protein diet. The mineral zinc, taken with vitamins C and E will set your skin on a path of healing and, with some dedication on your part, you could have very healthy skin and very few stretch marks.

Lastly, do not forget the all important water. Drinking the recommended amount of water everyday will keep you hydrated and healthy. Your skin will glow if you stay hydrated. These are all ways on how to get rid of stretch mark. Start today and with a little time you can reduce their appearance and look your very best.