Cure Stretch Marks With Natural Oils

Body Care

oi-Amrisha Sharma

By Amrisha Sharma

Thursday, August 18, 2011, 13:23

Stretch marks occur due to hormonal changes or substantial weight loss. However, you can prevent stretch marks and get back the flawless skin by following a proper diet, taking affective skin care measures and adopting a healthy diet rich in Vitamin C and A.

A body massage with essential oils is a natural home remedy to cure stretch marks. Oil massage will maintain the skin elasticity and resilience while improving blood circulation and give relaxation. Stretch marks can occur at any age but is most common among women post-pregnancy. Here are few massage recipes with oils to cure stretch marks naturally:

1. Blend 2 tsp sweet almond oil with 1 tsp wheat germ oil. Add 5 drops of rose oil, neroli oil and rosemary oil and massage the affected area in a clockwise direction for 15-20 minutes.

2. Mix 10 drops of rosemary oil with 2 tsp almond oil and gently massage on the skin till the oil is absorbed to prevent stretch marks.

3. Another natural remedy to cure stretch marks is by mixing 5 drops of lavender oil with few drops of olive oil.

4. Take 3 tsp jojoba oil, 10 drops patchouli oil and 5 drops lavender oil and make a mix. Apply this on the affected area and massage for 15 minutes.

5. Apricot oil and lavender oil mix is another natural remedy to cure stretch marks.

If you know that your skin is prone to stretch marks, or if you have recently gained extra pounds, and your skin looks dried out start massaging your body with these oils to prevent stretch marks and tighten the skin. If the stretch marks have already appeared, treat them when its new especially less than a year. Never apply undiluted oil if you want proper skin care. Always combine them with base oils like sesame, jojoba or olive oil to name a few.