Coconut oil is rich in saturated fats, including lauric, palmitic, and caprylic acids. It is one of the most famous alternative oils as it can be used for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic purposes. This edible oil is even termed as a wonderful gift from Mother Nature.
Due to the oil’s beneficial composition, it was widely used as a treatment for different health issues. It has been considered as the most effective home remedies when it comes to certain skin problems.
Coconut oil has earned some of its highest praise due to its therapeutic effect on the skin and ability to diminish the appearance and severity of stretch marks.
Stretch marks are scars that formed beneath the upper layer of the skin. These long, narrow streaks or stripes usually occur following rapid growth or weight gain, or during pregnancy.
Due to the presence of saturated fats, coconut oil can diminish blemishes and wrinkles, boost elasticity and strengthen the cell walls and prevent the breakdown of those walls that allow for the formation of stretch marks. Also, the wonder oil is loaded with antioxidants that fade the scratch marks and combat free radicals.
How to Use Coconut Oil for Stretch Marks?
Here are some of the ways on how to use coconut oil nourish your skin and reduce your stretch marks.
Direct Application
After a shower or cleaning your skin, directly apply coconut oil on the skin with stretch marks. Massage it properly on your skin for 10 minutes. The coconut oil will quickly get absorbed into your skin and will deliver the oil’s nutrients to the cells that need it. Repeat the process twice or thrice a day.
This is the simplest method you can use to get rid of a stretch mark.
Coconut Oil with Turmeric Powder
These two works amazingly when it comes to getting rid of stretch marks. Coconut oil keeps the skin hydrated while turmeric has skin lightening properties that give a glow to the skin.
Heat a ½ cup of coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds and add 2-3 tsp of turmeric. Mix well and apply on the affected areas for 10-20 minutes. This remedy should be followed every day for best results.
Apply Coconut Oil with Avocado Oil
Coconut oil, along with avocado oil, can provide relief from dry skin. Applying this remedy regularly can quickly get rid of stretch marks.
Heat 1 cup of coconut oil and a ¼ cup of avocado oil in a microwave for 20 seconds and add 2 tbsp of cornmeal in the warm oil. Mix it well and apply on the stretch marks.
Coconut Oil and Sugar Scrub
The combination of coconut oil and sugar can help remove dead skin cells and promote proper blood circulation and generation of new cells, which all helps fade the stretch makes.
Heat 4 tbsp of coconut oil in a microwave for 15-20 seconds and then add 3 tbsp of sugar and mix it well. Use the scrub on the stretch marks twice a day for a couple of days to vanish the stretch marks.
Coconut Oil with Tea Tree Oil
Tee tree oil has antibacterial properties that lighten and protect the skin from infection.
For this remedy, simply mix 3 tbsp of coconut oil and add 4-5 drops of tea tree oil. Apply the mixture on the stretch marks and leave it overnight. Do this every day for the best results.
Make sure to use organic coconut oil or extra virgin coconut oil for the stretch marks treatment mentioned above. The vitamins and mineral content of the oil will help you get your desired results and give you spotless glowing skin.
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