Types, Causes and How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks Using Natural Remedies

Types, Causes And How To Get rid of stretch marks using natural Remedies


In this page, I will like to tell you the causes, types and how to get rid of this disgusting stretch marks using natural home remedies.. Before I proceed, I will like to give a full definition of stretch marks.

What is stretch marks?

Stretch Marks is a common problem for both men and women and they are stubborn and tend to have an effect on people's confidence. Whether it's due to pregnancy or sudden weight gain, this is one beauty woe that can be commonly seen on the waist, thighs, lower backs, hips, breast, arms and buttocks. Typically, stretch marks appear as bands of parallel lines on the skin. These lines are a different color and texture than your normal skin, and they range from purple to bright pink to light gray. They occur when the dermal layer of the skin is suddenly stretched as in the case of pregnancy. The dermis has strong inter connected fibers that led your skin stretch as your body grows.

Let's discuss about the  causes now:


Causes of stretch marks

Am going to tell you 5 causes of stretch marks:


1.  Puberty

During puberty, youngsters experience a sudden growth spurt and might rapidly gain or lose weight. This sudden stretching and contacting of the skin lead to stretch marks on hips, thighs and breasts.


2.  Weight gain

Stretch Marks occurs due to weight gain in a short period of time as the skin stretches suddenly. Similarly, they also appear if you are on a diet, due to the fluctuating weight. It is therefore advisable to lose weight gradually so that the skin is not strained.


3.  Pregnancy

 Most women develop stretch marks during pregnancy as the fibers in the skin become soft and stretch, making room for the developing baby. As the baby grows, stretch marks appear on the tummy, thighs and breasts due to continual tugging and stretching.


4.  Genetics

If your parents have had stretch marks, then you are almost likely to have too because it is inheritance, it means you inherits it from your parents.


5.  Body Building

Bodybuilders very commonly face this problem of stretch marks. Rapid growth in muscle mass and sometimes misuse of anabolic steroid to accelerate the growth of muscles lead to stretch marks.


Types of stretch marks

There are two types of stretch marks;


1. Red stretch marks

Also known as striae rubra, these stretch marks are fresh and they appear reddish or purplish at the initial stage. They are formed when the dermal layer of the skin is stretched, letting the blood vessels show. At this stage, you may experience a lot of itching around these stretch marks. It is easier to get rid of red stretch marks faster because they are new.

2.  White stretch marks


Also known as striae alba, these are the most stubborn and appear white or silver in colour. The tiny tears on the skin occur when the blood vessels reduce in size, thus making the fat under the skin visible. Since the white stretch marks are mature, it might take longer treat than the red stretch marks.

6 Natural Home Remedies To Treat The Stretch Marks

These 6 natural home Remedies work faster than the bleaching cream remedies, it treat the stretch marks naturally, these are they:


1.  Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is known for its natural bleaching properties, so it helps to reduce the visibility effectively. Use fresh lemon juice daily or simply rub a sliced lemon wedge on your marks to see result.

2.  Egg white

Its high in proteins and amino acids, egg white is supperfood for the skin. When applied on stretch marks, the egg white will help lighten the marks while also tightening the skin.

3. Olive oil

The original olive oil which is the pure one rich in moisturising properties, it is full of antioxidants and other nutrients that are exceptional good for repairing skin damage. Application of cold pressed olive oil on stretch marks will help them fade over time.

4.  Sugar

Mix sugar, olive oil, and lemon juice, mix to form a scrum then apply it to the stretch marks and rub it for 10 mins, then rinse with lukewarm water.


5.  Aloe vera gel

Remove the other layer of the aloe vera leaf and take out the sticky gel from the inside of the leaf, use this gel on the stretch marks and wash off with lukewarm water after 2-3 hours.



6.  Black tea

Black tea contains lots of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, which helps to control skin pigmentation. To use the black tea for stretch marks, boil a couple of tablespoons of black tea and add some salt to it. After cooling, apply the mixture to the marks and repeat the process until the stretch marks disappear from your skin.



My reader, with these home remedies, I think you should able to get rid of your stubborn stretch marks using these home remedies without any side effects..... Thanks...