Natural Treatments for Stretch Marks |

Red or white, short or long, stretch marks tend to lower women’s – and some men’s – self-esteem.

According to plastic surgeon Dr. Ercole Spada Neto, stretch marks appear when an area of ​​skin is stretched beyond what it can support.

With the stretching, the fibers break, forming reddish relief lines, due to the blood that “leaks” in the rupture – which with time become whitish.

The specialist says that the main causes for the appearance of stretch marks are due to genetic inheritance, growth in youth, excessive weight gain and use of medications, such as anabolic steroids and corticoids. Pregnant women should also be careful.

“The skin must be constantly hydrated, so that the collagen and elastin fibers present in its composition can withstand the pressure caused by growth during pregnancy, especially in the belly and breasts.

Products containing urea (maximum 3%), ammonium lactate, collagen, elastin, vitamin E and vegetable oils in their composition are recommended before and during this period”, advises the doctor.

Despite the surgeon stating that there is no 100% effective treatment to combat stretch marks, there is no need to be discouraged.

There are several natural methods, which use homemade recipes to improve appearance, especially when done as soon as stretch marks appear. See below for some options.

Moisturizing the skin prevents the appearance of stretch marks

Many people believe that the use of tight clothes and the consumption of soft drinks and carbonated drinks are the main responsible for the appearance of stretch marks.

However, the surgeon clarifies that this interferes very little with the appearance of the marks. To prevent the appearance of stretch marks, Dr. Neto is always to keep the skin nourished and hydrated, in addition to drinking plenty of water and keeping an eye on sudden weight gain or loss.

To reduce the appearance of stretch marks that already exist, abuse moisturizers: formulas with actives such as urea, PCA-Na and D-Panthenol are the best options, in the opinion of the plastic surgeon.

Oils are also very helpful, such as almond, rosehip, birch and grape. See below for a cream recipe by plastic surgeon Dr. Ercole Spada Neto, to alleviate the signs of stretch marks:

1 skin moisturizing cream of your choice
1 tube of cream containing vitamin B5, lanolin and almond oil
1 ampoule of vitamin A
1 glass of almond oil (100 ml)

Mix all the ingredients and pour the cream into a clean jar. Keep in the fridge to preserve. The cream can be used on the breasts (do not apply to the breast areola), belly, legs and buttocks.

Although stretch marks do not represent a health hazard, the surgeon emphasizes that their existence, in cases where the person gained weight and was not pregnant, indicates that there is overweight – which may indicate poor health.

In addition to the creams found in pharmacies, Aromatherapy can also help improve the appearance of stretch marks on the skin.

Essential oils to soften stretch marks

In the opinion of naturologist Giane Honorato, there are some vegetable oils, quantum frequencials (which are from the floral family, help the body to flow the vital energy better, have no contraindications, but their use needs to be accompanied by a floral specialist), supplements ( collagen-based protein nutritional compounds with vitamins and minerals, which are not recommended for children under five years old, pregnant and lactating women), which prevent the appearance of stretch marks and soften them, especially in their first stage.

Its effectiveness is mainly due to keeping the skin hydrated and ensuring good circulation. See some examples below, given by the expert:

Vegetable Oils: Sweet Almonds, Wheat Germ and Grape Seed.
Quantum Frequency: Kuthanis.
Protein Colla Supplements: Hydrolyzed Collagen, vitamins, minerals and fibers.

“A good tip to prevent stretch marks is to use sweet almond oil on the skin daily, keeping it hydrated.

It is important to remember that when purchasing vegetable oils, they must be pure and never mixed with mineral oils”, advises Giane.

Essential oils can also be great allies in the fight against stretch marks, and who gives the tip is holistic therapist Solange Lima. See some below:

Sweet Fennel or Fennel essential oil: it is a powerful diuretic that prevents fluid retention, detoxifying the body, eliminating toxins and improving the lymphatic system.
Juniper essential oil: helps to avoid the accumulation of toxins by the body and is also a diuretic.
Grapefruit essential oil: acts on the lymphatic system, eliminating toxins from the body.

However, to make use of the benefits of the above oils it is important to combine them with each other. Write down a massage oil recipe below:

30 ml of grapeseed vegetable oil (excellent for stretch marks and helps with skin elasticity)
30 ml of wheat germ vegetable oil (delays skin aging, regenerates tissues and softens stretch marks)
4 drops Grapefruit essential oil
7 drops Sweet Fennel essential oil
7 drops of Lavender essential oil
5 drops of Juniper essential oil

“This synergy can be done once a day, after a shower. To further improve the effect, massage – in circular, intense and strong movements – in the regions you want to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, such as the abdomen, thighs and buttocks”, teaches Solange.