Anyone can easily develop stretch marks. They can appear suddenly during puberty and pregnancy. However, they can be very emotionally scarring to a point that they affect a person’s quality of life considerably. Surgery is an option. However, it is risky and not to mention expensive. Everyone should be able to treat stretch marks without the risk or pain.

The first advice to treat stretch marks without surgery is to find some ingredients in your own kitchen that can help treat stretch marks. Yes, kitchen ingredients do have properties that help keep the skin healthy and young again-how do you think people in the past treated scars and wounds? They used plant derivatives that are potent enough yet safe to apply on the body. Stretch marks are actually a form of scarring. Help your skin rejuvenate by rubbing in powdered coffee onto affected areas. Use olive oil as your base. You may also use egg whites, rose hip oil and shea butter for that soothing effect.

Everyone has different types of stretch marks. If you’ve had yours for quite some time now, you may want to use powerful stretch mark creams. These can be applied 3 to 5 times a day depending on the potency and safety of the product. Good products that are both powerful and safe contain natural plant properties like grape seed extracts and Aloe Vera (for soothing effect). Massage affected areas with the cream in circulating movements to also improve blood flow on the spot. This helps “melt away” stretch marks.

Get a massage more often! Massaging your entire body helps improve blood circulation. When you have good blood circulation, nutrients will be able to reach your skin more effectively. Essential oils can really help rejuvenate the senses and remove tensions or stiff areas from the body.

Finally, eat foods rich in protein, zinc, silica, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. Consuming foods rich in essential fatty acids like fish oils help maintain supple skin and therefore prevent stretch marks.