Can You Really Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Close-up of a pregnant belly with visible stretch marks.

Step 2: Using lotions and juices

1. New stretch marks? Consider tretinoin cream

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This cream has proven its worth in the world of beauty and fashion. It works wonders on the skin of the user. It has components which can rebuild your skin when the marks are new. Remember, that you can only use it for normal stretch marks but not when you are pregnant. There may�be some harmful effects which may cause complication during child birth and a prescription is usually required to purchase this product.

2. Lounge in lemon

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Surely, you have heard that lemon juice can lessen freckles? The same principle applies here. Lemon juice is a bleaching agent. Due to this �it ensures that stretch marks fade and disappear quickly. Rub the juice on the affected region, then let it dry off for 10-15 minutes before you rinse it off. Make sure that you do this regularly to get a uniform and quick result.

3. Use coconut butter or shea

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Do you know that these two products are super hydrating? And if used, they bolster, smooth and regenerate the skin. Use them on a daily basis and you will witness the stretch marks fade away. In some cases, they even protect your skin from stretch marks.
Any kind of lotion will be good for your skin and will help eliminate the marks, but remember, the more your skin is hydrated, the better condition your skin will be in.

4. Add some aloe vera

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Aloe vera is a great product to counter the effect of sunburn, but did you know that aloe vera can actually smoothen and eliminate stretch marks? As a natural product it is also safe to use during and after the pregnancy.
To get a more effective result, make sure that you use a mixture of vitamin A, vitamin E and aloe vera gel. Rub in on the affected areas until the skin absorbs it. If�you decided to use raw aloe vera, watch how to extract it here. Rub it on the skin, let it dry, after which you can wash it off.

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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