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Home remedies for stretch marks
contents
- How stretch marks arise
- Massage with oils
- Plucking massage during pregnancy
- Oil blends in stretch marks
- Oils without additives
- Compresses against stretch marks
- Move
- cold showers
- potato juice
- Orange, lemon, and cucumber slices
- protein
- Aloe vera
- peeling
- fruit vinegar
- Schüssler salts
- The right diet
- Summary
How stretch marks arise
Especially periods of hormonal fluctuations, such as puberty and pregnancy, affect the protein production of fibroblasts (the main cellular component of connective tissue). As a result, the skin becomes thinner, resulting in streaks. Strong weight fluctuations and rapid growth can additionally influence this. Cortisone treatments and the use of hormones to build muscle sometimes lead to stretch marks. The predisposition to connective tissue weakness is also discussed as the cause. The predilection sites are abdomen, legs, buttocks and chest.
Stretch marks occur mainly on the abdomen, on the legs, on the buttocks and on the chest. Image: Drivepix / fotolia.com Massage with oils
Massages are generally credited with a positive effect on the circulation of the skin and the elasticity of the connective tissue. The targeted use of certain oils and special massage techniques can increase the positive effects even more.
Plucking massage during pregnancy
Natural home remedies for stretch marks during pregnancy should be used in good time - preferably from the beginning of pregnancy. The sooner the treatment is started, the greater the chance of getting little or no streaks.
In this context, a daily plucking massage of the skin is recommended. A few drops of good almond or sesame oil are applied and then the skin between index finger and thumb at short intervals pulled up, so "plucked".
Oil blends in stretch marks
Important is a daily rub with a suitable oil mixture. For example, a few drops of lavender essential oil and orange or lemon oil are added to the almond, sesame or coconut oil. Here is to pay attention to purity. For 50 milliliters of oil, five drops of essential oil are sufficient. For massaging the oils, a massage glove made of plastic can serve well.
Camomile in combination with lavender is also recommended. In each case, five drops of essential oil are mixed with about 50 milliliters of carrier oil. This mixture can be used on pre-existing strips at least twice a day.
A proven home remedy for stretch marks is cocoa butter mixed with olive oil, vitamin E oil and beeswax.
Recipe for oil blend with cocoa butter
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Oils without additives
Olive oil is not only delicious and healthy, but can also help to treat the fine "cracks" in the skin. A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil is heated and massaged into the skin. Excess oil is either showered with lukewarm water or removed with a cloth.
Stretch marks can be helped by a massage with cold-pressed olive oil. (Image: Dušan Zidar / fotolia.com) Castor oil is an ancient home remedy, formerly used orally to relieve massive blockages. But even with pigmentation, dry hair tips, age spots and broken skin areas, this oil can serve well. Lightly warmed castor oil is massaged daily, covered with a warm towel and placed over a hot water bottle. This should not be hot, just warm.
The marigold is known from herbal medicine. It heals wounds, both externally and internally. Part of the marigold oil is mixed with five parts wheat germ oil, which is particularly rich in vitamin E, and used for daily massage, both preventive, as well as for the treatment of existing strips.
Compresses against stretch marks
A home remedy that should definitely be tried is the application of compresses from Frauenmantelabsud.
Lady's mantle compress
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Not pregnant women can also use a decoction of field horsetail. For this purpose, boil four teaspoons of the herb with one liter of water, continue to simmer for another five minutes and then strain off. As soon as the decoction has cooled off a little, a compress can be soaked and then placed on top.
Move
Movement serves to strengthen the connective tissue, which can avoid stretch marks. Regular sports, endurance sports are best suited here, can counteract the development of stretch marks, but also refine the skin texture by strengthening the connective tissue in existing skin lesions. In pregnancy, a form of exercise should be chosen that is adapted to the particular circumstances.
cold showers
Changing showers, which are only suitable for legs and buttocks during pregnancy, form a simple home remedy that can be used daily and additionally strengthens the circulation. A subsequent, gentle massage with a loofah glove further supports the whole thing.
It can be effective if the juice from raw potatoes is massaged into the affected areas. (Image: reinhard sester / fotolia.com) potato juice
A somewhat unusual home remedy is treating the skin with a sliced potato. Again, the juice should first act and dry before it can be removed with water.
Orange, lemon, and cucumber slices
For rubbing with orange or lemon slices, only intact skin is suitable. Also, uncooked fruits are to be preferred. The juice penetrates into the skin and is then rinsed with clear water. Instead of the citrus fruits, a cucumber can be used, especially if those affected tend to sensitive skin.
protein
Maybe something disgusting, but helpful, is there applying fresh protein. This home remedy for stretch marks contains many amino acids that do the skin good. If the sticky substance is dry, it is rinsed with water and the skin is then rubbed with olive oil.
Aloe vera
A good, high-quality aloe vera gel is either applied preventively or with already existing stretch marks, massaged and - if dry - washed off with water. Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that has a wide range of uses, but especially in the treatment of damaged skin.
peeling
An exfoliation, applied to the buttocks and thighs, circulates the skin and in this way can prevent or minimize stretch marks. For this, mix some sugar with a good oil, massage in circular motions and then shower with cool, clear water. This can be used three times a week.
Daily rubbing of the strips with a vinegar mixture can have a soothing effect. (Image: Kzenon / fotolia.com) fruit vinegar
Fruit vinegar is an all-round home remedy. A teaspoon of good organic cider vinegar mixed with a glass of lukewarm water and drunk in the morning before breakfast, boosts the metabolism. Spotted externally on insect bites, this relieves the swelling. With streaks and fine cracks on the skin, fruit vinegar can be just as helpful.
Fruit vinegar against stretch marks
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Schüssler salts
Schüssler salts are actually to settle in the field of natural remedies, but may not be missing in the list of various home remedies for stretch marks.
Internally, the Schuessler salts # 1 help Calcium fluoratum and # 11 Silicea. Externally, the appropriate ointments can be applied. Both are given a pea-sized piece on the palm of the hand, mixed and the affected skin is rubbed in once or twice a day.
The right diet
Preventive, but also to minimize the stretch marks a sufficient fluid intake in the form of still water is important. The diet should be rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Above all, it is important to pay attention to basic foods, as acidity can be a cause of stretch marks.
A healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and still water is important to keeping the skin firm and healthy. (Image: karandaev / fotolia.com)Basic is almost anything that is not animal. The most important thing is to reduce meat and sausage to a very low level. Fish may be on the menu twice a week. When eating dairy products, make sure that enough basic food is eaten to compensate.
Basics are a great way to do something good for the body. Only these tea blends should not be constantly drunk, but a maximum of six weeks continuously. After that a break is needed or the tea mixture is changed. Silica is generally important for a tight connective tissue and especially contained in millet, potatoes, carrots, wheat, onions and stinging nettles.
Recipe: Basic herbal tea
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Summary
In summary, many home remedies for stretch marks promise relief, but endurance and patience are important in the application. The funds must be used partially daily and regularly for at least several months to be successful. (sw, nr, last updated on 16/06/2017)