How to get rid of stretch marks

Sugar is a popular exfoliator. The small crystals gently scrub away dead skin and leave you feeling smoother.

 microdermabrasions performed by a dermatologist is one of the few clinically proven methods to make stretch marks fade. So, this home remedy for exfoliation seems worth a try. You might already have the ingredients at home. 

To make a sugar scrub 

1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar with a softening agent, like almond oil or coconut oil. Mix the oil into the sugar, a little at a time. Your scrub is ready when it looks like wet beach sand. You may need to add up to 1/2 cup oil in total. 
2. Gently rub the mixture over the part of your body where the stretch marks are.
3. Repeat 2 or 3 times per week while in the shower or bath. Rinse with warm water.

Make small batches of the scrub as needed. You can store your sugar scrub in a sealed container for a short time, but if it starts to look or smell off, start fresh with a new batch.

 Aloe vera

Aloe vera has a long history as a natural skin treatment. The jelly from inside the leaves of the aloe vera plant can be applied directly to skin to soothe and moisturize. 

Reacher suggests that aloe vera helps skin heal from burns and wounds. Because stretch marks are a type of scarring from damaged skin, aloe’s skin-repairing properties might help with stretch mark prevention or fading.

While little clinical evidence exists for aloe Vera as a stretch mark cure, pure aloe vera may be worth trying because it can soften and heal skin. 

Apply pure aloe vera from a plant or an OTC product to your stretch marks daily after your shower.

 Coconut oil

Coconut oil has some known benefits for the skin. It can help maintain your skin’s protective barrier.

There’s not a lot of evidence to promote the use of coconut oil for stretch marks. Research on other plant oils (olive oil, almond oil, and cocoa butter) hasn’t shown any improvement from their use. 

That said, it’s possible that the action of gently massaging an oil onto your skin could prevent stretch marks, daily massage of your stretch marks with coconut oil might help, and it’s not likely to cause harm. 

Of course, if you’re allergic to coconut, you’ll want to avoid this ingredient.

Keep in mind that any skin care treatment can occasionally cause allergies or sensitivities. This includes home remedies and natural approaches. So, if you notice a reaction, stop using the ingredient.