How To Lighten Stretch Marks At Home? Try These Expert-Backed Home Remedies

Stretch marks are a common issue that many women complain about. These scars on the skin, caused by rapid weight loss or gain, are often a major source of insecurity for many women. However, if you want to lighten these stretch marks, you can try some home remedies. We spoke to Dr Spoorthy Nagineni, MD DVL, a Consultant Dermatologist at Zennara Clinic, to get insights into home remedies for lightening stretch marks.

What Are Stretch Marks?

According to a study conducted by the National Library of Medicine, “Striae or stretch marks, are a form of dermal scarring associated with stretching of the dermis. They often result from a rapid change in weight (gain and loss) or are associated with endogenous or exogenous corticosteroids.” These often develop during pregnancy or in any case where one rapidly loses or gains a drastic amount of weight. 

Stretch Marks: Causes

Stretch marks manifest as reddish or purplish lines on various body parts. They may appear indented and differ in texture from the surrounding skin. The following are some of the various causes of stretch marks:

• Drastic weight loss or gain
• Pregnancy
• Pubertal growth spurts

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How To Lighten Stretch Marks At Home? 3 Home Remedies

We spoke to Dr Spoorthy Nagineni, MD DVL, a Consultant Dermatologist at Zennara Clinic, to get insights into home remedies for lightening stretch marks. These are the three home remedies that can help lighten stretch marks:

Moisturisers For Lightening Stretch Marks

Dr Spoorthy Nagineni shared, “To help prevent stretch marks, one can use moisturisers containing cocoa butter, almond oil, and Centella Asiatica. These ingredients can reduce the likelihood of stretch marks, though they do not guarantee complete prevention.”

Centella Asiatica 

Centella Asiatica, or Gota Kola, is a plant that helps prevent and lighten stretch marks. As per dermatologist, Dr Spoorthy Nagineni, moisturisers containing Centella Asiatica can immensely help in lightening and preventing stretch marks. 

Manage Your Weight 

Stretch marks can be avoided by keeping a steady weight and avoiding sudden changes in muscle mass or weight. These changes can cause collagen to break down, which exacerbates the development of stretch marks.

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Dr Spoorthy Nagineni further added, “While products with cocoa butter, almond oil, and Centella Asiatica can be somewhat effective, they are not fool-proof. These are practical home remedies for managing stretch marks.”

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