People of every gender and age have been likewise affected by stretch marks owing to either genetics, post-pregnancy weight loss, a sudden change in the body weight/mass, or just puberty. The skincare and beauty market has many answers to this skin-scarring condition, many of which are effective, and the rest just gulp down your time and money.

Stretch marks removal creams and laser therapy treatments are the most profoundly popular terms in this market. Though highly popular, it is important to weigh their effectiveness against the things they do to your body. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need to be more cautious with their usage.

Stretch Marks Creams

Not everything that has been claimed to work really works. Some of them fail to impart the result and leave behind major ill effects. This holds true for many creams being sold for treating stretch marks.

Typically, the usage of creams, lotions, and ointments for the removal of Stretch marks can have multiple side effects. Many constituents of stretch marks creams include elements like Retin-A, Dimethylethanolamine, etc. These can appear to be useful but have adverse side effects depending on your skin condition. 

These side effects can include temporary skin redness over and around the affected area, itching due to dryness, and swelling. In many rare cases, the patient can develop a nasty skin infection as well. If things go worse, the redness might prevail for a longer period. Also, the itching and swelling could be accompanied by blisters, bruises, and skin peeling. One cannot simply imagine the mess they could be landing in once they arrive at the decision to use these creams.

Laser Therapy Treatment

Treating stretch marks with the help of Laser treatments is more of a skin trend these days. Divided over a span of several sessions, a lot of people are relying on this method to get rid of their stubborn stretch marks in a comparatively shorter duration of time.

Apart from being the extra-expensive affair that Laser stretch marks treatments are, they can also be the worst thing you can do to your delicate skin. A possible infection or high-level tissue damage is always on the cards with this choice. Irrespective of the level of standard laser therapy you are undergoing, chances are your stretch marks might never really go. Your skin might not even be the right candidate for a laser treatment. After the procedure, your skin pigmentation might change, scarring/scabbing might take place, or a skin breakout may occur.

The Solution: Go Natural

You might question our purpose at this point about how we propose to cure or treat these stretch marks. We have an answer right here – Go Natural, all the way.

Stay away from things that damage your skin. Refrain from exposing your skin to too much Sun. Take adequate sleep and treat your skin with great care. Stay hydrated and use natural oils to retain the water in your skin by applying aloe Vera gel, egg yolk, and honey. Most importantly, keep your skin clean, exfoliated, and moisturized.

Bonus Tips: Use grapeseed oil and rosehip oil with either almond or coconut oil and apply it over the affected area. You can also use jojoba oil with evening primrose, hemp seed, and lavender oil.

FYI, this great tip is from an eBook, ‘Natural Stretch Marks Treatment: Guide for Removing Stretch Marks Naturally.’ We found it highly useful, and you can get your hands on a million other amazing and natural tips in the eBook right here.

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