Stretch marks are an extremely unpleasant problem that many women and men face. They aggravate the aesthetic appearance of the skin, which also lowers self-esteem.
The most common causes of stretch marks are:
- pregnancy
- abrupt changes in weight
- reduced collagen in the body
Where Stretch Marks Generally Appear:
- on the chest
- on thighs
- on the abdomen
- on the top of the hands
- on the cross
Fortunately, some essential oils have an extremely good impact on the stretch marks. They penetrate deep into the skin by restoring its elasticity and stimulating the production of collagen. Some oils have the ability to reduce swelling in newly formed stretch marks and reduce redness. Thus fading and shrinking becomes easier.
Which are the most useful oils against stretch marks:
Argan oil
Argan oil is among the most popular in hair and leather products. It improves skin elasticity, reduces stretch marks and prevents the appearance of new ones.
Bitter almond oil
A 2012 study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing found that bitter almond oil is very useful against stretch marks. The results of the study show that only 20% of the women who used this oil as a preventative measure against stretch marks have appeared. The remaining incidence rates were significantly lower.
Butter of bitter orange
This oil has deep nourishing and peeling properties that remove the dead cell layer. It improves the overall health of the skin and stimulates its elasticity.
Lavender oil
Lavender essential oil has soothing properties for the skin. It stimulates the rapid healing and regeneration of the skin cells, which also contributes to the deletion of stretch marks.
Patchouli oil
Patchouli oil is beneficial not only in the treatment of stretch marks, but also in scars resulting from injuries and after surgery.
Pearled oil
Pomegranate's essential oil has a large amount of antioxidants in its composition that act anti-inflammatory. The oil is extracted from the seed. It is also rich in vitamins and rejuvenating elements that stimulate the regeneration of skin cells.
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