Stretch Marks Olive Oil
Stretch marks. This ugly word can ruin the mood of any woman. Men are less familiar with him.
Striae usually appear as a result of endocrine disruptions or abrupt changes in hormonal levels, which is pregnancy. They occur with significant stretching of the skin when it loses elastin and collagen as a consequence of hard diets, but more often after childbirth.
Stretch marks are scars of red, white and even purple. Depending on the characteristics of the organism and the genetic predisposition, the problem may be expressed more seriously or be a single minor character. Multiple well-marked stria on the body can not only spoil the mood, but also seriously lower self-esteem.
Ways to fight
To get rid of the hated stretch marks, women resort to various procedures, both salon and home care. All sorts of peels, creams, lotions, apparatus correction, massages and many other means are used against stretch marks. With prolonged daily use of various emulsions for external use can make stretch marks less noticeable. Sometimes pronounced scars can be removed only by laser correction.
In that case, if the cause of the stretch marks are endocrine disorders, it is necessary to contact a specialist to solve the problem not only of an external nature, but also to eliminate it from the inside.
During the period of preparation for childbirth and during the initial stages of pregnancy, it is desirable to use means for the prevention of stretch marks. Excellent help in warning purposes and in the fight against them, the usual olive oil, which is in the life of every hostess. Moreover, home care is the best for a pregnant woman and a nursing mother.
Features
The use of olive oil as a remedy for stretch marks has its advantages:
- The product is completely natural and suitable for pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as for teenagers. It can be recommended to people of any gender and age, with the exception of cases of individual intolerance;
- Oil has a low cost and is always at hand;
- The product can be used both independently and as a component in the composition of masks and scrubs;
- Ease of application in combination with good efficiency makes this tool an indispensable tool in the fight against stretch marks.
Composition and action
Olive oil is rich in beneficial vitamins and trace elements. In particular, its constituent vitamin E helps to restore cells and tissues, protects them from destruction. Oil well moisturizes, nourishes the skin, makes it more elastic. The tool also contributes to the development of natural collagen by the skin.
Produced by cold pressing (this can tell the color and the inscription on the bottle), the oil contains a large amount of fat, such as linoleic acid. The cocktail consisting of vitamins A, E, D is excellently nourishing the skin.
When applied to the skin, the oil activates blood microcirculation processes, therefore it should be applied with massaging movements. It is better to use emulsion during the massage to achieve the best effect.
As a rule, with regular use of oil for a year and a half, even the most advanced stretch marks can be made less noticeable.
Application
To prevent the appearance of stretch marks, oil should be rubbed into problem areas (chest, stomach, thighs) in the morning and evening.
Before applying the tool, it is desirable to remove the horny layer from the skin using a scrub. To do this, you can use the product purchased in the store or cooked yourself.Massage mitts should be massaged with circular movements of the affected areas until the appearance of redness. This procedure enhances blood flow and promotes better penetration of the nutritional components of the oil. Massage significantly improves skin tone.
After the shower, you need to let the body dry, then apply olive emulsion and wait until it is completely absorbed into the skin.
Daily use of oil can significantly reduce the depth of scars and reduce their number.
The best result can be achieved by applying various combinations of olive and other essential oils, as well as various body masks with olive.
Mask Recipes
A very effective mask from striae is a remedy with aspirin. A few tablets of ordinary aspirin soak a little in water, add to them two tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the resulting composition to the affected areas, hold for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
The procedure is recommended to repeat every other day. In this case, after a month you can see the first results.
To eliminate the old stretch marks, you can try this tool. Combine an equal amount of olive oil and aloe juice, add to them a vial of vitamin E. The resulting mixture should be applied to problem areas in the morning and evening. Means can be stored in the refrigerator.
Regular use of olive oil for the body can not only make stretch marks less noticeable, but also significantly reduce the effects of cellulite, make the skin smooth and healthy.
More on the benefits of olive oil from stretch marks in the next video.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews, the tool perfectly moisturizes the skin, making it incredibly silky. Many consider the mask with aspirin to be magic - stretch marks really “melt” before our eyes. When asked if this remedy has saved you from stretch marks, most women answer - yes.
Some women, having tried olive oil, no longer buy expensive creams and lotions from stretch marks.
This is the best tool for little money!