Alternative Therapies

Stretch marks are fine lines that develop on the body, as a normal puberty symptom. Stretch mark is a term that is used in describing a condition in which the tissue under the skin gets pulled because of overstretching and rapid growth.

Strech marks are reddish or purple color lines that are formed on the body that differ in texture from the surrounding skin. Stretch marks are a very common problem , among both the genders.

Common Causes Of Stretch Marks:

• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Rapid weight loss
• Body building
• Hormonal disorders
• Insufficiency of nutrients in the body
• Sudden difference in physical or environmental conditions some medications
• Use of steroids

Here are a Few Effective Stretch Mark Remedies:

• Drink lots of water, because it helps in increasing the elasticity of skin, thus preventing the formation of stretch marks. This is proven to be a very effective stretch marks remedy.
• Eat a well-balanced nutritious diet, such that you dont put on too much weight. Keep a watch on your food because weight gain can also become a cause for the formation of stretch marks.
• Massaging the area of stretch marks has proven to be a good home remedy for the stretch marks removal. You can use olive oil, flaxseed oil, vitamin E oil or cod liver oil for the massage.
• It is the loosening or stretching of skin which causes stretch marks. To tone your body, exercise well.
• Use cocoa butter and apply it on the stretch marks.