Pregnancy is the most awaited moment in every woman’s life, and in order to make the most out of it, many women turn towards beauty treatments. During the pregnancy, it is not unusual to see stretch marks appear on the abdomen and breasts of a woman.

Stretching and firmness of the skin are also affected by pregnancy. Many women struggle to get rid of the stretch marks they have acquired.

The following article explains a natural way to reduce stretch marks during pregnancy.

It is the most effective treatment to be used when treating stretch marks during pregnancy.

The natural method involves using a blend of olive oil, egg whites, honey and cucumbers. You may also take your pick of an olive oil based product but there’s a catch to using it as it could possibly hurt your baby’s health.

The above mixture is said to be one of the best solutions to this problem and that’s the reason I decided to share it with you.

The ingredients are very effective in treating the problems caused by stretch marks and also have a soothing effect on the skin.

The mixture contains olive oil as its base.

Olive oil contains many benefits. It is also known to increase the blood flow to the skin. It can also act as a moisturizer and is also known to reduce scars.

The egg white acts as a good emulsifier to create a smooth texture. The egg whites are also known to work as a hair treatment and a skin treatment and is also known to work as a toner.

Cucumber is also known to work as a moisturizer and has cooling properties.

Honey is also known to be a natural moisturizer. It’s also known to help the blood flow to the skin and can be used as a hair treatment.

The mixture can be used to reduce stretch marks in a way that no surgery is required and that is the reason you can use the mixture when you are pregnant.

The mixture can also be applied by using a spray bottle and you can also rub the mixture directly onto the stretch marks.

You can also take a small amount of the mixture and massage it into your skin, allowing it to dry before you wash it off. You can use the mixture anytime you want to reduce stretch marks.

You can use the mixture if you are pregnant, after pregnancy and also if you want to use it as a skin treatment after childbirth. The mixture is also used for many other purposes.

Using the mixture on your skin has many benefits including helping the blood circulation, healing the skin, reducing redness and many others.

Ingredients

Olive oil

You need to use 100% pure olive oil or preferably virgin olive oil. Virgin oil has a high content of vitamin E and has anti-aging properties. You may use regular oil and you can use olive oil for the mixture.

Honey

You need to use the same kind of honey as you used when using olive oil. The mixture is used as a natural skin treatment so it does not matter what kind of honey you use. The honey should be pure or natural.

Cucumbers

The mixture contains cucumber so you may use fresh cucumber as an ingredient. You can also use a cucumber in which you peeled off the skin and seeds but this will affect the taste. The mixture should be used for at least 2 weeks or even longer.

Egg whites

The mixture is used to create a smooth texture. This ingredient also helps to create a smooth and even texture on your skin. It’s also a moisturizer and it’s also a natural emulsifier.

How to Make Stretch Marks Salve?

Step 1

If you are using the mixture on stretch marks on your breasts, you may use your favorite stretch marks cream before applying the mixture.

You need to rub the stretch marks cream onto your stretch marks and allow it to stay for around an hour. You may wash it off after the hour or you can leave it on for as long as you want.

If you have a sensitive skin then you need to dilute the stretch marks cream with equal parts of the mixture.

Step 2

You may apply the mixture directly on your stretch marks using your fingers. You can also use a spray bottle to make it easier to apply. It’s recommended to use a soft cotton ball when applying the mixture and avoid using a sponge as you may hurt your skin while applying it.

You can also rub it in for around 10-15 minutes. You can also leave it on for a few minutes if you want a long-lasting effect.

Step 3

You may repeat the application of the mixture if you need more effects.

Step 4

You may massage the mixture into your skin. This can help increase the circulation and it will also help reduce redness on your skin.

Note:

You should always check the ingredients of the mixture and make sure that the ingredients are not harmful to you and your baby.

You may use the mixture before or after pregnancy.

You should always check with your doctor before using the mixture on your skin.

It is advisable to use the mixture a few times a week.

You should also check with your doctor if you are planning to use the mixture for a longer period.