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When it comes to treating or preventing stretch marks there are no shortage of home remedies available to try. Every woman’s mother has told her at some point before, during, or after her pregnancy what she should do to treat or prevent stretch marks. Surprisingly, many of theses home remedies do work for women who use them, and often swear by them! Some of these techniques go back several decades, while others have only just emerged. So, what are these home remedies?

The first home remedy is quite possibly the oldest and most common remedy, and I might add that this remedy is great for everyday use to keep your skin soft and smooth, this remedy is…Baby oil/mineral oil. The application of baby oil directly after a bath or shower, but before you dry off, is most effective. This is because applying the oil directly to the wet skin locks in the moisture from the water. The next remedy works great as an add on with baby oil, or is effective enough to stand alone.

Coco Butter lotion, or better yet a coco butter stick, provides you with tons of moisture and works great as an ingredient to your own stretch mark lotion recipe. Tons of women have been using coco butter for the prevention of stretch marks, and many women are convinced it fades the mark after it has appeared. Yet another popular remedy is vitamin E oil or cream, and vitamin A. Vitamins E and A have long been known as a key component for healthy skin.

Creating your own stretch mark cream is very popular among women; this is a great alternative to buying the sometimes extremely expensive manufactured brands. These recipes are made up of all the most popular home remedy ingredients, and mixed together to get the best results available. They include:

• Olive oil
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin A
• Coco Butter

Sometimes coco butter is replaced by Aloe Vera; it just depends on your personal preference. This mixture is usually kept in the refrigerator; however, if the cold bothers you simply let it sit on the counter top. Last but not least, the newer remedies I have seen include the application of Emu oil, this can be bought at any drug store, and many people believe that this oil posses healing and analgesic properties.

The key to preventing stretch marks is to keep the skin healthy and hydrated. The application of any of the ingredients listed above is a very good idea; however, making sure that you stay hydrated is also extremely important. If your body is dehydrated your skin will dry out no matter how much you moisturize. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day, pick a good remedy, and you should remain stretch marks free!!

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