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4 natural ways to remove stretch marks

While pregnancy is the most common cause of stretch marks, they can also occur as a result of dramatic weight gain or loss.

Stephanie Rothstein

Stretch marks are generally painless and can appear anywhere on the body. They are very common on the abdomen after childbirth.

As skin is stretched, the collagen is weakened and its normal production cycle is interrupted and damaged. Stretch marks can also appear by dramatic weight gain or loss.

Stretch marks are perfectly natural and they won’t cause you any health problems, but, if you want to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, here are three natural ways to do it.

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Lemon juice is a really simple remedy for stretch marks and it will help to fade other types of scars and blemishes too. It is naturally acidic and it has a mild bleaching effect.

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Eggs are a rich source of protein. For stretch marks, you want to use only the egg whites, which contain amino acids and proteins.

Whip the whites of two eggs gently with a fork. Clean the affected skin area with water and then apply a thick layer of egg whites with a makeup brush.

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Another tip on how to get rid of stretch marks is to use olive oil, as it contains ingredients that moisturise, cleanse, and nourish the skin, and it’s probably one of the oldest remedies for stretch marks that there is.

It also has the ability to help fight the damaging effect of free radicals on the collagen and improve the blood flow to the skin.

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Natural white sugar is one of the best natural remedies to get rid of stretch marks. You can use the sugar to exfoliate your skin.

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