Scrub for stretch marks

Stretch marks, or stretch marks, are skin imperfections in the form of light or reddish stripes on the body, resulting from overstretching of the skin. Striae often occur after childbirth and drastic weight loss, hormonal disorders and even injuries. Stretch marks do not require treatment and are absolutely safe for health, however, women often dream of getting rid of skin defects due to microsurgery or home scrubs.

Over the course of a lifetime, our skin undergoes various changes, for example, until about 20 years we grow, during the period of school age and puberty the growth process accelerates. Stretch marks can be characterized as skin microtrauma, subcutaneous tissue breaks.

Striae are different in type: reddish and even purple hues indicate their freshness, the recent appearance, which will help to cope with them faster and easier. White stretch marks are old, formed over a month and sometimes six months ago; Get rid of them is almost impossible at home, but to reduce their brightness is quite real.

During pregnancy, the female body changes: the belly grows, the breast increases. During this period, it is important to protect the skin from stretching and use creams and oils that prevent the appearance of stretch marks. Power loads, which we use to increase body weight, can also cause the appearance of stretch marks in different parts of the body: in the arms and legs, buttocks, thighs. Stretch marks often appear in men who are addicted to bodybuilding and maximally burden their bodies and the digestive system, not allowing the body to rest.

Rapid growth may be one of the reasons for the appearance of stretch marks on young skin, but this factor is extremely rare, rather the exception to the rule. Over the course of life, weight also changes, and its sharp fluctuations cause the formation of stretch marks — catchy undulating stripes in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and chest.

By the way, 100% getting rid of long-stretched strikes is a surgical procedure or a course of laser procedures that will help you quickly and permanently get rid of the unsightly strips on your body.

The use of scrub is advisable in combination with the procedures of massage and massaging of the body with a brush with a hard bristle in the shower or after it.

The scrub can not only cleanse the pores of impurities, but also normalize the work of the cells and stimulate their renewal, so that stretch marks become less noticeable. Let's talk about the principle of the scrub from stretch marks:

• The first stage - peeling of the skin helps in getting rid of the cornified cell layer, which is formed on the surface of the cover and interferes with proper operation. Removal of unwanted cells helps in the production of elastin and collagen, which are responsible for the relief of the skin.
• Scrub tones the skin of the body, that is, makes each cell work harder and organizes metabolic processes. In addition, the drainage action of the body scrub improves the appearance of the epidermis.
• Caffeine contains important antioxidants that release cells from free radicals and improve their work, so it is advisable to use natural coffee against stretch marks. A soluble analog from a jar is not suitable for dealing with striae, since it is an artificial and useless product even for skin.

The appearance of stretch marks depends on the hereditary factor and the care you give to your skin. It is possible to prevent the appearance of stretch marks, but it is impossible to protect oneself from their appearance.

During intensive biological growth, oils and creams for the body of moisturizing action will help, the components of which are aimed at increasing the density and elasticity of the skin. During pregnancy, it is important to use high-quality cosmetic products that prevent the formation of striae, you can use a natural body scrub based on coffee or seaweed.

People at risk can perform a number of simple actions to prevent striae: use scrubs and hard body brushes when taking a shower or after a bath, massage areas of the body and do a little massage in the shower or sitting on the sofa, take a contrast shower, or pour cold water over your body.

There are hundreds of home scrub recipes for stretch marks that can and should be applied regularly to prevent stretch marks and get rid of fresh streaks.

• Coffee grounds scrub is the leader among modern homemade recipes. Its preparation is reduced to gathering the coffee grounds in a separate container and using it in the form of a shower in its pure form.

You can use freshly made coffee: boil a couple of spoons of ground coffee with boiling water and leave it for 15-20 minutes in the bowl so that it will brew and infuse. Apply the prepared composition to the body and massage the problem areas intensively using manual massage. Leave the scrub for another time to tone and nourish the epidermis.

• Coffee is a great assistant in the fight against striae; An alternative to pure coffee scrub will be the addition to the composition of iodized or sea salt in the amount of 2-5 grams to obtain an aggressive, but working mass.

• Essential oil in the composition of coffee scrub fights well even with old stretch marks due to the drainage effect and moisturizing, tonic components of the oils. Mix freshly brewed coffee - thick with two tablespoons of liquid honey, 10 drops of any essential oil (extract from jojoba, rose, almond, orange, grapefruit and others will do), you should leave the mixture for 15-20 minutes. Apply the present composition to the previously steamed body skin and massage the body, leaving the cosmetic mixture for a few more minutes.

• Salt scrub against stretch marks on the basis of sugar and salt: mix in equal proportions coarse salt and sugar, pour a small amount of olive oil until a pulp consistency is formed. Apply the composition to the steamed skin of the body and massage for a few minutes, paying attention and strength to problem areas of the body.

• Pepper scrub against stretch marks will help in the fight against cellulite: mix 5 teaspoons of ground coffee with 1-2 tablespoons of red pepper tincture, leave for half a day or the whole day and apply on previously cleansed skin in the shower.

The use of an aggressive composition is contraindicated for skin with wounds and scratches, because the burning substance can increase their sensitivity. Get ready for the body to burn from the composition, but do not endure too long because of the risk of a small burn and peeling of the skin.

• Mumiyo excellently fights with the formed stretch marks, therefore it is considered one of the most effective ways of dealing with stretch marks. Mix the powdered pill with daily body cream, use the updated product for a long time, and you will notice that the stretch marks have become less noticeable, and the fresh ones can disappear altogether.

Scrub for stretch marks is suitable for everybody, it is important to identify the components that are valuable and safe for the body and use them when preparing a product at home.

• Scrub from coffee grounds is absolutely safe for pregnant and lactating women, teenagers, but you should be careful in using it for people with skin diseases.
• Allergy - a reason to abandon the scrub, whether it is based on coffee, sea salt, natural abrasives; It is worth testing the tool in advance at the bend of the elbow by applying and holding the compound for about 5-10 minutes.
• Freshly prepared or bought in a supermarket scrub is applied according to the instructions, usually on a clean, damp body after washing, or taking a shower. After applying the composition is to massage it on the skin for 1-5 minutes depending on the skin type, its reaction and the composition of the funds.
• Particular attention should be paid to stretch, or stretch marks on the epidermis, massaging them a little more intense.
• After a small massage, the scrub can be left for a few minutes, then rinsed with warm water.
• After the scrubbing procedure, it is advisable to take a douche or pour out the problem areas of the body with cool water.

Let's talk about the frequency of use: for normal skin of the body, it is advisable to use a full-body scrub once a week, for problem areas of the epidermis - up to 4-5. It is important not to injure the skin with hard abrasive particles and to moisten it after the procedure at home.

Holders of sensitive and thin skin can use a coffee scrub no more than 1 time in 10 days, delicate textures with fine abrasives are suitable for use every 2-3 days.

About a coffee scrub against stretch marks they make legends, and it really fights against the already formed skin breaks and prevents the appearance of new ones. To combat fresh striae, use a complex of scrub, massage and cream with mummy, the latter is literally called a medicine against skin imperfections.

Reviews of scrub against stretch marks on the basis of coffee grounds are often found on the Web and encourage those who have not tried effective home ways to try, to be convinced of their effectiveness. Bloggers are advised to use scrubs almost every day, it is important to ensure that you are not allergic to coffee and other components of a cosmetic product with abrasives.

Reviews of cream with mummy are especially popular: you can create it yourself, fresh stretch marks seem to dissolve from the miraculous composition, the old ones fade away and become not so flashy.