Despite the abundance of modern methods of getting rid of stretch marks in cosmetology, sometimes the most effective are natural medicines from nature. Today we will consider what essential oils and vegetable oils can be used from stretch marks, how to apply them properly and combine them.
The most effective essential oils from stretch marks
First of all, it is worthwhile to list the useful properties of essential oils in the fight against stretch marks:
- relieve swelling of the skin;
- increase blood circulation and microcirculation of blood in tissues;
- improve muscle tone;
- have a high penetrating power;
- give the skin elasticity;
- increase elasticity;
- provoke cell regeneration.
The most effective stretch marks are the following essential oils:
- orange, tones, softens and refreshes the skin;
- lemon, causes a rush of blood to problem areas, promotes exfoliation of dead cells;
- lavender, relaxes muscles, smooths the relief of the skin;
- rose, directly struggles with striae, removes connective tissue;
- neroli, refreshes the skin, normalizes its pigmentation;
- mandarin, gives the skin firmness;
- jasmine, gently tones the skin, produces a lifting effect.
The use of essential oils in pure form is not recommended, as it often causes allergic reactions and skin irritation. Therefore, it is advisable to use them with vegetable oils as a basis.
Wheat germ oil from stretch marks
To 50 ml of the base oil of wheat germ should be added 2 drops of oil:
- mandarin;
- neroli;
- lavender.
This mixture should be used as a massage oil, intensively rubbed into problem areas after a shower or taking a bath, lightly pinching the skin directly along the stretch lines.
Coconut oil from stretch marks
Before cooking the mixture, melt coconut oil, if it is solid. For 100 ml of the base, you need 5 drops of essential oils of jasmine and rose. Such a mixture has a very high efficiency and is able to cope even with deep and chronic striae. Rub the resulting composition better in steamed, warmed skin.
Cocoa butter from stretch marks
Likewise with coconut, cocoa butter must first be melted to make it liquid. To 50 ml of the base is added 10 drops of orange essential oil. Before applying the mixture, the skin needs to be prepared by scrubbing, it is better to use home remedies as ground abrasives - ground coffee, sugar, honey. Thus, the tissues will be prepared for a therapeutic massage, the pores will open and the oil mixture will penetrate much deeper.
You can add olive oil in this recipe against stretch marks to enhance the effectiveness of the mixture and take care of the extra nutrition of the skin. You will need 2 tablespoons for the above-mentioned number of other ingredients. Moreover, olive oil is also one of the basic plant ingredients for making massage mixtures from striae.
Jojoba oil from stretch marks
In 30 ml of jojoba oil add:
- 2 drops of mint oil, lavender and cloves;
- 4 drops of geranium oil.
Use the mixture on clean, heated skin, gently rubbing into problem areas, not more than 2 times a week.
Grape seed oil from stretch marks
Required:
- 50 ml of grape seed oil;
- 8 drops of rosemary oil;
- 2 drops of rose oil.
The resulting composition can be used daily after a shower. Regular use of this oil mixture not only helps to get rid of stretch marks, but also significantly improves skin tone, as grape seed oil is the best moisturizing and nourishing agent.
Castor oil from stretch marks
This oil is better to use in a pure form for wraps. A small amount of castor oil should be heated to the body temperature and rubbed into the damaged areas with rapid massage movements. Then it is necessary to wrap the treated places with a cosmetic film and lie down for 15 minutes under a warm blanket. At the end of the allotted time, remove the remaining oil with a paper towel.