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Have white lines on your belly after a pregnancy? Hit puberty and now you find white grooves on your hips? Gone through some rough time, gained some weight, and now you have the white marks on your arms, abdomen, and hips? Those white lines, grooves, and marks are stretch marks. They appear due to skin expanding too quickly. They usually show up after having a baby, going through puberty, and gaining weight. They don’t affect your health. But let’s be honest, they don’t look so good. But have no fear, with an aloe vera coconut oil treatment, they will fade in no time.
Firstly, you will know how to extract your own aloe vera gel. Then, how to extract coconut oil and coconut milk. And how to apply each of them on the stretch makes and their benefits for the skin. After that, how to make aloe vera gel with coconut oil. Lastly, we mention other methods that can prevent future stretch marks from appearing.
Aloe Vera Gel for Stretch Marks
Aloe vera has been known as a treatment for several things. Even though little medical research was conducted on it, many people have used it to treat stretch marks and it helped.
Now, you can either buy the aloe vera gel or make it yourself. Making it yourself will ensure that it doesn’t contain any chemicals or preservatives. You can make the gel at home using aloe vera leaves. Carefully watching its pointy sharp edges, cut open a leaf in half. Then, empty the paste or resin into a bowl. Put it in a jar, it can be kept in the fridge for a week without preservatives.
Apply it daily on the stretch marks while massaging the area, and wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes. Within one week you will find that the stretch marks disappeared.
If you find that you need to use it for a longer period, then add 500 mg powdered vitamin C on every 60 ml of the gel to preserve it for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
Coconut Oil Extraction for Stretch Marks
The stretch marks are also due to dry skin. Coconut oil is a good substance to rehydrate the skin. It contains antioxidants and antibacterials, which help stretch the skin through pulling the stretch marks before making them disappear.
To extract the coconut oil, cut a brown coconut in half, and scoop out its white meat into a blender. Before going on to extracting the oil, you want to take out the milk. So, after you blend the coconut meat, use a coffee filter to extract the milk (You will need this later).
After doing that, pour the coconut meat into a pan, and add a ½ cup of water. And leave it to boil at around 110°C (230 Fahrenheit). Using another coffee filter, pour the water into a jar suitable for heat. Leave it to cool, and put it in the fridge overnight. After you take it out the next day, scoop out any coconut meat remains. And now you have the coconut oil ready. Apply it on the stretch marks every day also while massaging the area. Leave it for 20 minutes, before washing off, for the skin to absorb it.
Mixing Aloe Vera Gel with Coconut Oil
The best of both remedies is to combine them. In a bowl mix 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, 4 tablespoons of coconut milk, and 1 tablespoon of coconuts oil, stir them together until you get a smooth paste. This mixture will then be applied on the stretch marks daily, again leaving it on for 20 to 30 minutes.
The aloe vera is a healing agent, that can smoothen and soften the skin. Coconut oil acts as a hydrating agent, and a nutrient. Both of them will aid in stretch marks disappearance.
Preventing Future Stretch Marks
After the stretch marks disappear, you might be worried that they appear again. To prevent that, make sure you drink plenty of water. At least 8 cups per day (around 2 liters). Keep a water bottle next to you at all times, so you can easily drink. You can also get an application on your phone that reminds you to drink water and to calculate your daily intake.
Keep your weight in check. Gaining weight makes the skin stretch, which leads to stretch marks. Therefore maintaining a regular weight will prevent the stretch marks from appearing again. Have a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and minerals. Especially food that contains vitamin C and zinc, as they are really good for the skin’s health.
Also, go outside, have a walk, or a picnic and take in some sunlight early in the morning. It is a natural batch of vitamin D, which is also great for the skin and the prevention of stretch marks.
Aloe Vera with Coconut Oil for Stretch Marks: Conclusion
Aloe vera coconut oil mixture is astounding for removing stretch marks quickly. With persistence and consistent use of the mixture, the stretch marks will fade away. Your skin will be soft and smooth, hydrated and healthier.
Some final words
You should be comfortable in your skin. It is not the end of the world to have stretch marks here and there. The fine line is that everyone has or had some stretch marks. It is a natural thing to happen, especially with pregnancy and puberty. Yes, you can treat the stretch marks, of course. But do not stress over them. Heal your stretch marks as a way of pampering yourself, and treating yourself, rather than torturing yourself over them. You do get to have a massage while applying it, so think of it as a relaxing Spa Day at home.
