Natural Substances For Stretch Marks
Many of us spend a lot for the prevention and treatment of stretch marks. Almost all modern methods are very expensive. A large number of external applications and cosmetics are also costly. But the same benefits can be achieved by using some natural substances available in the market. These may be natural food articles or natural substances for external application. Some household articles are very helpful and cheaper.
a) Cocoa butter is the most popular external remedy for stretch marks.
b) Oils: Examples: Fish oil, virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, borage oil, almond oil, apricot kernel oil, emu oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, rosehip oil, coconut oil, sandal wood oil, carrier oil, sunflower oil etc help to promote collagen production.
c) Chamomile can be applied externally.
d) Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract is indicated externally.
e) Shea butter minimizes appearance of stretch marks.
f) Avocado juice and salads are nutritious etc.
g) Indian pennywort is used externally.
h) Aloe Vera extract or gel is indicated externally.
i) Grated beeswax can be applied externally.
j) Emblica is used as a source of vitamins.
k) Siegesbeckia orientalis is used externally.
l) Mango butter is used externally.
m) Persea gratissima extract is used externally.
n) Equisetum arvense extract is used externally.
o) Hedera helix extract is helpful for external use.
p) Grape seed extract is applied externally due to its anti oxidant properties.
q) External application of hibiscus makes the skin moist and prevents collagen rupture.
r) Ivy wood extract is used externally due to its anti inflammatory properties.
s) Centella increases blood circulation and promotes collagen synthesis.
t) Ginseng is used both externally and internally due to its collagen breaking properties and nutritive value.
[It should be remembered that external applications should not be used without doctor’s advice and sensitivity testing by applying on the forearm]
It is a fact that most of the moisturizers work for few hours and hence give temporary benefits. However, the process of massaging itself is helpful as it increases the blood circulation, that’s why all external applications are useful to certain extent irrespective of their therapeutic quality.