If you treat your stretch marks now as opposed to waiting it out, your chances of getting rid of them successfully are much higher. Surgery is an option, however, this is more often painful, risky and very expensive. The most affordable and effective way of getting rid of stretch marks is naturally. Some of the best options include scrubs, creams, and wraps. The only think you need to add is perseverance.

If you have stretch marks with darker lines, retin-A is known to help. This can be used effectively if your stretch marks have been around for less than a year. You may also use microdermabrasion kits, however, this stings a little bit for some people because of the abrasive method. Microdermabrasion home kits are less expensive than going for something like laser surgery. You can try it once, and if you don’t like it, you can also stop buying it. On the other hand, with laser surgery, there’s no going back-no reversing the risks or refunds. Scrubs of all kinds work in similar ways. They gently and gradually scrub off the top layers of the skin so that it appears smoother and more evened out in color. Scrubs can be used for stretch marks that have become raised or bumpy.

Wraps are another way of treating stretch marks without breaking the budget. You may use stretch mark patches or make one of your own at home. You can ground vitamin E capsules, mix the powder with Aloe Vera gel, olive oil or palm oil as the base and apply on the affected areas. Place plastic cling wrap over it to seal nutrients and make them work on the stretch marks.

If you can spend just a little bit more, buy natural stretch mark creams. They may cost a bit more than what you have in your kitchen, but they’re definitely the best products you can use to eliminate stretch marks. Good creams have a combination of ingredients that work in different ways. One ingredient may help skin produce more elastic and collagen to improve elasticity, and another may help soothe irritated skin.