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Can You Really Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

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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.

How do you reduce stretch marks?

Jody Allen
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Jody Allen is the founder of Stay at Home Mum. Jody is a five-time published author with Penguin Random House and is the current Suzuki Queensland Amb...Read Moreassador. Read Less

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