Stretch marks are a common occurrence in men and women due to rapid weight gain or weight loss and hormonal changes. In pregnant women it is a frequent and common occurrence where it could appear faint or extremely prominent in which case there are ways and means to do something about it. Here are 6 ways to get rid of stretch marks.
1 Potato Juice
Potato juice is rich in vitamin C, B complex, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium and zinc. It restores and rejuvenates skin cells. Rub a slice of potato over the stretch marks, keep on for 10 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
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2 Egg White
Egg white is rich in vitamin A, full of collagen which contributes to skin elasticity and contains 40 different proteins. Egg white can increase elasticity and reduce stretch marks. Whip up a thick layer of raw egg white and apply on the stretch marks. After it has dried, wash it off with warm water and then apply some olive oil.
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3 Lemon Juice
Lemon juice’s acidic property reduces stretch marks by naturally bleaching your skin and removing dead skin cells. This helps stretch marks fade. Rub half a lemon on your stretch marks and keep it on for ten minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
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