Treatment folk remedies

How to get rid of stretch marks.

Stretch marks are the «popular» name for stretch marks — white, purple or red lines that appear as a result of overstretching of the skin and hormonal changes.

In these cases, the skin loses its elasticity, its surface layers become thinner, and as a result, under load, internal tears occur, which are then replaced by connective tissue. There is no pigment in this tissue, therefore, when tanned, striae remain white and are more noticeable against the background of tanned skin.

Very often stretch marks appear during pregnancy, adolescence, with an intense increase in body weight, as well as with endocrine diseases. For health, of course, they are not dangerous, but they look really very ugly.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely remove striae without surgery. Therefore, many resort to an operation called abdominoplasty, during which stretched skin is removed along with striae. However, experience has shown that after such an intervention, complications often arise: suppuration, poor healing, scar formation, which looks no better than stretch marks!

A more modern and progressive technique for removing stretch marks is using a laser. This procedure is non-surgical, painless and does not even require local anesthesia. The Fraxel SR 1500 laser technology, carried out in some clinics, is considered the most effective today.

Mesotherapy is also used to remove this cosmetic defect. However, this procedure does not always allow to completely eliminate scars; moreover, at least 10 sessions are required to achieve the effect.

When deciding on any procedure for removing striae, it should be understood that the more time has passed since their appearance, the more time will have to be spent on their removal.

As for folk remedies, they, of course, do not give a pronounced effect, but they can make striae less noticeable.

— Wraps with spirulina (seaweed) will help get rid of the newly appeared stretch marks. It should be applied to areas with stretch marks, wrapped in cling film and left for 30-60 minutes. The course is 10-12 procedures every other day.

— Comfrey juice helps in the fight against stretch marks. It must be squeezed out of a fresh root and lubricated with the affected areas. This procedure needs to be done for at least a month. You can also use a decoction of dry comfrey leaves. This plant is rich in substances that significantly improve the appearance of the skin, helping it to regenerate and regenerate new cells.

— To make stretch marks less noticeable, you can use grape gruel. It needs to be applied to problem areas for 20-30 minutes. The course is daily for a month.

It is best, of course, to prevent the appearance of stretch marks, that is, to regularly engage in prevention. The best folk remedy for this purpose is olive oil with the addition of an oil extract of vitamin E (for 1 tablespoon of oil — 650 mg of vitamin E). If you have the prerequisites for the formation of stretch marks (pregnancy, weight gain), apply it daily (morning and evening) to the skin on the abdomen, thighs and chest. The use of essential oil of wheat germ gives a good effect. And remember: the most important condition for success is the regularity of all procedures.

FOLK REMEDY 1: lavender essential oil 7 drops, tangerine essential oil 5 drops and jojoba essential oil 5 tbsp. spoons, mix well and apply on stretch marks or on the intended place of their appearance in the morning and evening. The combination of these oils has a rejuvenating and lifting effect.

FOLK REMEDY 2: buy mumiyo in tablets at the pharmacy. Dissolve one tablet in 1 tbsp. moisturizer and apply this cream to areas with stretch marks, preferably after taking a bath. It must be said right away that all creams are different and the mumiyo will dissolve in them in different ways, maybe in 5 minutes, or maybe in half an hour. It will also not be superfluous to say that the mummy has, to put it mildly, not a very pleasant smell, warn your loved ones about this, so that they are not too scared. After all, like a mumiyo, nothing can cope with existing striae. Only this tool is able to relieve you of small stretch marks completely, and large ones — to significantly reduce.