Specific instructions vary, but consider drinking up to ten glasses of water daily to keep your skin hydrated and minimize the appearance of stretch marks.
Combine 1/4 cup (60 ml) aloe vera gel with the oil from ten vitamin E capsules and the oil from five vitamin A capsules. Apply this mixture once a day, rubbing it into your skin until absorbed. [4] X Research source
Gently whip two egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Use a makeup brush or sponge to apply a thick layer of whipped egg white to your stretch marks and let dry completely. Rinse with cold water. Apply a light coat of olive oil to hydrate your skin after rinsing off the egg whites.
Combine one tablespoon of sugar with a few drops of almond oil and lemon juice and stir well. Apply directly to your stretch marks, rubbing the mixture into your skin for eight to ten minutes. Shower following treatment. For best results, follow this regimen each time you shower for up to one month. [5] X Research source
Cut a medium potato into thick slices. Gently rub one of the slices over your stretch marks for several minutes, coating the stretch marks thoroughly with the “juice” the potato emits. Let the juice air dry. Rinse your skin with lukewarm water. [6] X Research source
Note that these products can sometimes irritate sensitive skin. Consult your doctor before using creams containing this substance if you are pregnant or nursing. [11] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Only pink and purple colored stretch marks will respond to tretinoin treatment. The silver or white colored ones, unfortunately, do not respond to this treatment.
Consider combining a glycolic acid-based product with tretinoin cream; some evidence indicates doing so produces stronger results. [15] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source You can also try a chemical peel; you might see results in 2-3 treatments.
Fractional laser resurfacing is one of the most effective treatments for softening the appearance of stretch marks. [18] X Expert Source Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist Expert Interview. 8 October 2020. Pulsed dye laser treatments are painless procedures used on fresh, or “active,” stretch marks. The laser’s energy causes underlying blood vessels to collapse, causing the color of red or purple stretch marks to either disappear completely or turn white. [19] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
Note that this is one of the few treatments indicated as useful for minimizing old stretch marks. [20] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
