| A stretch marks home remedy is preferred by many | | | | You can also use Aloe Vera gel. This gel |
| than the more expensive scar removal options | | | | works by first lightening the scars until they are |
| because they don't just save by opting for this | | | | completely gone. |
| method, the results are also quite impressive. | | | | You can prepare a home-made mixture of |
| Why are there stretch marks anyway? | | | | these oils: a few drops of chamomile and lavender oil |
| These lines on the skin surface appear when a | | | | and an ounce of vegetable oil (sweet almond or |
| person experiences changes physically that stretches | | | | avocado oil). Apply this mixture in the problem area |
| the skin like pregnancy, growth, weight loss or | | | | regularly. |
| weight gain and illness. These lines can be found | | | | Modify your diet to include tomatoes, liver, |
| mainly in the stomach, hips, breasts and thighs. | | | | dairy products and green leafy vegetables. Consume |
| Initially, the lines appear to be pinkish then gradually | | | | nuts and seeds that are rich in zinc. |
| turn to white. They are not really scars although they | | | | Another effective mixture you can prepare |
| may give the appearance of being so but marks left | | | | by yourself contains quarter cup of Aloe Vera gel, |
| by torn elastin fibers. | | | | half cup of olive oil, liquid from four Vitamin A |
| How do you get rid of these unsightly lines then? | | | | capsules and liquid from six Vitamin E capsules. Mix |
| Home-made solutions are available and the following | | | | these ingredients using a blender and apply to the |
| are some of the most effective. | | | | problem area. Store this mixture in your refrigerator. |
| Apply lavender oil on the affected area | | | | Aroma oil is also a good stretch marks |
| thrice a day. This is among the simplest yet effective | | | | home remedy. |
| methods of diminishing these blemishes. | | | | |