Sometimes food tastes so good we forget it serves a purpose beyond feeding our satisfaction. Food is necessary for our bodies, our wellbeing, our growth. Food, by its nutritional content, can be a remedy for our health problems. Oh, those stretch marks? Food’s got your back.
The best things about using the following food ingredients for reducing the appearance of stretch marks, is that it’s all natural, and the need to introduce chemicals to your skin, and thus your body, is eliminated.
Here are 5 foods that can aid in stretch mark elimination.
1. Potatoes: Cut a juicy potato into thick slices. Rub the pieces over the stretch marks and let the juice dry. After some time wash the potato juice off with warm water.
2. Olive Oil: This softens your skin and allows it to expand as the oil infiltrates the stretch marks. Gradually the oil will close the gaps caused by the skin’s stretching. Castor oil can also be used.
3. Eggs: Although it might seem messy, you will have to rub the egg on the stretch marks three times a day for effective results. The protein in the egg whites will ensure that the stretch marks gradually fade away.
4. Sugar: Mix sugar, oil and lemon juice and apply the mixture on the stretch marks. You can also use brown sugar as a natural scrubber.
5. Lemon Juice: Due to its bleaching properties, lemon juice can greatly reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Rub the lemon juice on the stretch marks and leave it in for about 10 minutes before you rinse it off.
