How-to: get rid of stretch marks

Spring is here and it’s a fantastic feeling! For once you’ve managed not to overdo it with the hot chocolates and you may have even stayed on top of your exercise routine all winter. But there’s still one thing that’s left you dreading the impending bikini season: stretch marks. Now is the time to start working away at those cheeky red, purple and white lines, as they are a stubborn imperfection that takes time and consistency to improve. Lucky for you (and me) we have a few home remedies, as well as some wonderful advice and product recommendations from our bh members, so that you can start saying goodbye to your stretch marks.
HOME REMEDIES
Potato juice
The following method is best for new, red stretch marks. Simply cut a thick slice of potato and gently rub it on your stretch marks for 2-3 minutes, making sure the juice from the potato covers the affected area. Allow the juice to dry and then wash it off with water. Repeat twice a day, once in the morning and once at night for the best results.
“Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals which help a lot in the growth and restoration of the skin. It also helps to deal with stretch marks.” –barbara281
Olive oil
Olive oil is excellent for moisturising your skin and keeping it supple. It also contains lots of nutrients and antioxidants that help improve various skin problems. If you’re pregnant or going through puberty (two of the most common causes of stretch marks) rubbing olive oil onto the affected areas (hips, thighs, tummy), will help prevent the marks from becoming more permanent.
“My mother used olive oil on her skin with all pregnancies and never got a single stretch mark.” –plonk
Alfalfa
Alfalfa leaves are enriched with eight essential amino acids and vitamins E and K, which help to restore and increase body tone, while aiding overall skin health. They also contain an anti-fungal to alkalise and detoxify the skin, which helps minimise both scars and stretch marks. To utilise the benefits on your stretch marks, mix some alfalfa powder with a few drops of chamomile oil to form a smooth paste. Massage the paste into the effected area twice a day and repeat daily for a few weeks to notice an improvement.
PRODUCTS
BioElixia® BodyShaper Cellulite Contour Crème
“I have been using this product and I find even though I have not got a great deal of cellulite I do have a few stretch marks. I found this product to tone my skin and I use it a prevention so my skin isn't looking as neglected.” – Platinum Ms
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil
“This product really has improved my stretch marks!! A little bit goes a long way, the fragrance is really pleasant, smells like roses! The price and size is great but it does come out very quickly out of the small hole in the top!!” –angelgun
Innoxa SOS Skin Tissue Oil
“I have horrific stretch marks due to a massive baby and absolutely hate my tummy so I thought I would give this a try and within a week my skin looks noticeably better my scars have faded quiet noticeably and I am truly stunned by the results as I have tried so many different products the aerosol makes it so easy to use and I just give myself a quick spray after the shower”- Nickyfraser
Lush Buffy (Vegan)
“I used the Buffy every 2nd day for 2 weeks and I have seen a drastic change in my stretch marks! they are more even and smoothed out... unfortunately they still are there as nothing but a tummy tuck would rid me of them... But the Buffy has definitely made them less noticeable, they are not as red and not as deep as they were. Which I am very please with!” - Natalie123
Trilogy Rose Hip Oil
“My stretch marks are quite old and have already turned white, and I know nothing will get rid of them completely, but I found Trilogy’s rose-hip oil really improved their appearance in a short amount of time.” – Tegan734
EXCELLENT ADVICE
Target your problem areas
“I think what works best is exercise – bike riding, elliptical machine, stairs, walking, squats – anything that really works out the thighs and butt.” –Chicklet
Use tan to cover them up
“I do feel slimmer and healthier when tanned up. In winter my skin looks so pasty and gloomy, I like to get a spray tan to give that extra glow and healthy look. In summer I tan naturally and quite dark, it definitely hides my stretch marks and lumps and bumps ;)” – Yvette Rose
Moisturise
“I think of skin as an elastic band & figure if I keep it moisturised & hydrated then I’m giving it the best chance at snapping back & forwards with growth to minimise stretch marks.” – GoddessMagik
What are your tips for reducing the appearance of stretch marks? How do you like to stay body confident?
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72 Member Comments
Its a Great article about How to Remove Stretch Marks with Natural Home remedies . Many many thanks. I hope you will share more content about Stretch Marks and Beauty Tips . Please keep sharing.
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I'm a mother of a little baby girl and I'm so mad with my pregnancy stretch marks I've tried so many home remedies and... but nothing works as good as an anti-stretch mark cream for my stretch marks!I've been using Stretcheal anti-stretch mark cream for about 3 months and now I can say my stretch marks has faded!
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There’s a trend of using tattoos to cover stretch marks! But definitely moisturising and preventing them is the most effective
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I'm trying to find things to improve my stretch marks! I find when I tan they look worse cos they are white!
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Stretch marks happen and they are just life! Yes - I got mine when I was quite young and didn't really know what to do about them and have ever since rubbed a range of oils and products into them without any significant improvements!
I would say some skins stretch better than others...I know for a fact my grandmother had them, as my dad remembers seeing them on her legs and I just put it down to genetics...at least they tan up well!
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I have no stretch marks after three babies but I would like to tone up!
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Interesting article. I get stretch marks on my hips during menses, and when losing or gaining weight. They seem to go away all on their own accord.
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Fortunately I only had a minor amount of stretch marks through 3 pregnancies, and they faded away eventually
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Hey its great. Thanks for sharing this. I'm too dealing with white cellulites on thighs. Hey you have mentioned the olive oil. Yes, I was also suggested to use a oil and massage that part of body where you are having cellulites. So I started with olive oil and the massage palper-rouler for massaging at home. Its really effective. We can have coconut oil too in case of olive oil?
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Prevention is the only way...I will use something if I ever decide to have babies :) (so far have none of stretch marks at all)
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After trying innoxa/ bio oil and dr.lewinns to treat stretch marks nothing worked. I think body scrubbing or exfoliating works well with me especially frank body scrub and it smell yummy too.
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I think olive oil is a great choice.
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Great Advise i will be trying all of these once i have my bub :)
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The Trilogy Rose Hip oil sounds lovely.
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Good advice. I also swear by Potato juice and olive oil! Also found eating a healthy diet and drinking lots of water really helps in prevention of stretch marks.
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Great products and tips.
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I think I'll try out the olive oil
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A great tips for strechmarks removal anyway I was using Skinplexin that was also good indeed
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thankyou
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When I went through puberty, my hips widened so quickly that my skin just couldn't keep up. Therefore, I have a lot of stretch marks around that area and bum. They're quite old now so can't completely get rid of them, but I like to use Bio Oil to prevent anymore from coming. It's also a great moisturiser and my skin absorbs it very well!
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Love the comparison of skin to a rubber band!
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I think I'll have to try all these. I've got really bad stretch marks
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I lol'd at the potato juice. I have a few stretch marks from growth spurt during puberty, wish I knew about oils back then. And from gaining/losing weight. Have tried Bio Oil without any results. Now I try to keep my skin moisturised every day. I've heard coconut oil and msm cream has good results so going to try that.
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