Home Remedies and Herbs for Stretch Mark

Stretch marks are lines or streaks in the skin that often appear after gaining and losing weight. A common condition, stretch marks are not harmful or serious. Rather, many people who develop stretch marks become embarrassed or self-conscious about their appearance. As a result, they look for ways to reduce stretch mark visibility or make them go away completely.¹

Stretch marks typically affect younger women or women who have given birth. However, anyone can develop stretch marks, with some being more prone to developing them than others.
 
What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are caused by the skin’s losing and gaining elasticity. In a sense, the skin is literally being stretched, which causes a certain level of skin scarring due to loss of skin elastin. Different people experience stretch marks for different reasons. ^1,2

One of the most commonly associated causes of stretch marks is pregnancy when a woman’s skin around her tummy becomes stretched and then loosens after giving birth. Women who are prone to gaining and losing weight due to hormones also commonly develop stretch marks in various areas of the body.^1,2

Some people are genetically predisposed to stretch marks and have a family history of them. While others who gain and lose weight may not develop them at all.

Stretch Marks Symptoms

Stretch marks typically appear as red or purple colored parallel lines in the skin. Over time they often turn white or a lighter color. Stretch marks are noticeable because they’re always a different color in contrast to your skin pigment.^1,2

Depending on your body, you may  develop stretch marks in any of the following places:

• Upper arms
• Lower back
• Tummy
• Breasts
• Thighs
• Buttocks

Stretch marks are typically quite noticeable at first. In some cases they may fade away completely over time.

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Stretch Marks

If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of your stretch marks, try these home remedies:

• Aloe Vera - As a natural skin nourishing remedy, aloe vera can help boost skin elasticity and reduce stretch marks.
• Castor Oil - Castor oil penetrates deep into the skin helping to nourish the deeper layers and reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
• Lemon Juice - Applying lemon juice to stretch marks regularly helps to exfoliate the skin and reduce the stretch marks.
• ASEA - ASEA is recommended to take after pregnancy to help boost skin health and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
• Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is very health for skin and can help treat skin imperfections, including stretch marks.

References

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/symptoms-causes/syc-20351139
2. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stretch-marks/