Solving stretch marks is not easy. You have to take preventive measures before you even seek treatment. In this page, you will learn how to solve stretch marks.
Stretch marks or medically known as “striae atrophia”, according to Tabor’s Medical dictionary, are pinkish-white and sometimes grey lines which are usually 14cm in length. They are most seen in parts of the body where skin has been stretched like the abdomen, thighs, hips and breasts of women that had experienced pregnancy. People whose skin is also stretched by obesity, tumor and those who have taken steroids for a prolong period of time may also experience stretch marks. Get to know how to solve stretch marks using various solutions.
First Solution: Skin Brushing
A good daily brushing of the entire surface of the skin with the exemption of the face is a Scandinavian beauty secret. First thing in the morning, get a stiff, dry, skin brush and firmly stroke over the skin towards the heart. You can start brushing with your feet, legs next and to the thighs and buttocks using an extra firm motion to get them pink and glowing. You must be gentler in the belly and use a clockwise direction looking down at your navel which is the direction where waste goes out from your body in the colon. Go to your arms starting from the hands. You can repeat the procedure on the problem areas if needed. Doing this for sometime can make your skin healthier and less susceptible to irreversible stretching.
Second Solution: Contrast Hydrotherapy
The application of hot and cold water to the skin alternately is a great fundamental health tool among naturopathic doctors and of course to their patients. Hot water enhances good blood circulation in the skin and cold water on the other hand make the tiny vessels contract pushing excess fluid and debris into the lymphatic channels which are the “garbage collector” systems of the body. The basic technique is to bathe in warm water then chasing it with cold. The temperature difference should be 60 degrees F. You should finish the treatment with cold water and don’t forget to include the armpits and the groin area. You should also get with the kidneys by turning around as they are protected by the lower ribs at the back. This will also encourage waste elimination.
Third Solution: Avoid Rapid Loss Weight and Gain Weight
This is one of the reasons of getting stretch marks. To prevent this, you must improve your skin elasticity with good diet, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. You must incorporate the above procedures so as to achieve better results.
Fourth Solution: Castor Oil
It is believed to help prevent stretch marks when applied regularly to breasts, belly and thighs and can reduce the prominence of stretch marks also. Apply an ample amount of castor oil in the affected area then cover with saran wrap and then apply heat using a bottle of hot water for at least 20 minutes. Do this everyday for a week.
Fifth Solution: Laser Dermabrasion
This is best recommended for superficial stretch marks. In here the top layer of the skin is removed which allows fresh tissue to grow. This process is expensive and painful after several days of the treatment.
Sixth Solution: Skin Creams
Skin Creams with Vitamin C and K contents can help build fresh skin over the stretch marks and can improve e the skin elasticity of the affected area. However, this cream cannot magically make the stretch marks disappear but expect a more blended appearance of the skin with the use of such creams.
There are various ways to solve stretch marks the fast and easy way. If you want to embark on one, it is best to consult your doctor first.













