No matter how hard you’ve worked for your body, stretch marks have this awful way of making you feel instantly self-conscious.
There are plenty of expensive skin treatments you could buy to make your stretch marks less noticeable, but you don’t have to pay the big bucks to speed up the fading process.
Here are 5 ways you can banish your stretch marks naturally:
- Lemon Juice: Because lemon juice is already known as a way to help lighten hair and skin, it’s also a natural remedy for reducing the darkness of stretch marks. Next time you’re in the shower, try washing your body with dried lemon juice to get the best results.
- Egg Whites: Many people swear by egg whites as the perfect moisturizer for hair and skin. Since they are rich in protein, collagen, and vitamin A, egg whites also work as natural remedies for stretch marks. Once you separate the egg whites from the yolk (which you can toss), rub a layer of the milky liquid into your skin. After it starts drying, leave the egg whites on your stretch marks for about 15 minutes, and wash off the residue with warm water.
- Potatoes: Rich in vitamins and minerals that assist in rebuilding skin cells, potatoes can also help reduce the appearance of dark stretch marks. To try out this unique treatment, just split a potato in half and rub the juicy sides on your stretch marks. Let the moisture soak in and allow it to dry. Make sure to rinse the area with warm water and soap afterward.
- Cocoa Butter: Though cocoa butter seems to be the poster child for getting rid of stretch marks, it actually only really works well at preventing them from forming. Regular use of this smooth cream will keep your skin moisturized and soft to help keep new stretch marks from growing.
##MN_RESP## - Aloe Vera: This amazing gel has the power to increase collagen production and heal anything, from a painful sunburn to dark stretch marks. It’s inexpensive and easy to use—plus you can use it as often as you want. Just apply a thin layer of the gel to your stretch marks, and allow your skin some time to absorb it.
Which of these do you think works the best? Tell us in the comments!