How to get rid of stretch marks? – is the most common question all women have after giving birth. It seems impossible to eliminate them but believe it or not, there are ways to have them out of your life. If you can’t afford undergoing a surgery such as a tummy tuck or even laser treatments, I can suggest some home remedies that you can use which might help reduce the appearance of these marks and eventually diminish after a period of time.
I will enumerate some of the products that you can get instantly at very cheap price from the grocery store or check your pantry – for all you know, you might have it there. To know the products, please refer to the list below:
1. Eat food that is rich in Zinc. An example to this would be some seafood like oysters and clams. Other shellfish will also do if you can’t find the first two. You can also go for nuts like pine and pecan. Bran cereals and wheat germ is also a good source of Zinc. Zinc is an element that is responsible for skin tissue regeneration. If you don’t have enough Zinc in your body, this will or can stunt the growth of your new skin.
2. If you have skin problems, the most tried and tested one is no other than Vitamin E. You can take in food that is high in Vitamin E like hazelnuts, mayo, peanuts and popcorn. Or you can get Vitamin E oil which you can get in any beauty store and massage the affected area.
3. The use of castor oil to the body can also help remove the marks. Apply the oil to the affected area and cover it with a cloth or sheet. Apply hot compress for at least 20 minutes for 1 week. You’ll see fascinating results as early as the first week.
4. Shea butter can also help because it can provide extreme moisture than the other types of lotion or cream.
5. Stretch mark cream will also help – no question asked.
So these are the home remedies you can use that will answer the question – How to get rid of stretch marks? Just remember to hydrate your skin regularly by drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day along with any of the ways to remove the marks you want to try.