Stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body for a variety of reasons. Some people find that they get stretch marks as they gain weight or as they work out and grow bigger muscles. Others do not notice their stretch marks until they have lost a substantial amount of weight. And many women get stretch marks as a natural by-product of being pregnant. But no matter what the reason is for stretch marks, those who have them want to get rid of them.

If you are tired of looking at your unsightly stretch marks, continue reading for some tips that will help you get rid of them at last.

Natural Home Remedies

There are a variety of natural remedies that you can try at home in order to remove stretch marks, but nothing is guaranteed, so you may need to try a few different options if you find that the first one you attempted did not give you the results that you desired.

Cocoa butter is one of the most famous remedies available for stretch marks. You can purchase natural cocoa butter and mix it with vitamin E oil, apricot kernel oil, and wheat germ oil to increase the effectiveness of this tried-and-true remedy. Or you can instead just purchase a lotion that contains high amounts of cocoa butter, along with other beneficial ingredients, such as shea butter, that will help rejuvenate your skin.

Other natural remedies include pure vitamin E oil, aloe vera, lemon juice, and olive oil. Just rub these remedies into the areas of your skin that are affected by stretch marks at least once every day in order to see results.

Microdermabrasion

Using tiny crystals on the surface of the skin, microdermabrasion does a great job of smoothing out the skin and removing everything from acne scars and age spots to stretch marks and wrinkles. Many women, including celebrities, regularly have microdermabrasion treatments done in order to appear more youthful. By getting rid of the layers on the outermost surface of the skin, this method promotes new growth that is healthier and smoother, thereby eliminating older stretch marks that you have been battling with for years.

Laser Therapy

If you have fairly new stretch marks, you can attack them right away with laser therapy at a facility that specialises in stretch mark removal. The laser will rebuild and smooth out the skin by promoting the production of elastin and collagen in the skin. But, again, the stretch marks should be relatively new in order for this treatment to be effective.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is a chemical that is applied to the skin in order to purposely wound it in order to promote new growth. This professional method can work on both new and old stretch marks.

Stretch marks are embarrassing, no matter where they are on your body. But because so many people suffer with stretch marks, there are also plenty of remedies that you can try in order to finally eliminate them and get the clear skin you deserve.

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This post has been authored by Penelope Jones, a receptionist at Laser Medical Centre, a clinic specializing in laser hair removal in Toronto. She enjoys her job and she indulges in cooking and baking when she gets free.