Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes or lines that develop on the skin and which differ in hue from the surrounding skin. They are the result of a sudden stretching of the skin and are extremely common. Anyone can develop stretch marks, although they tend to affect more women than men. Doctors often refer to stretch marks as stria, striae or – during pregnancy – striaegravidarum.

1. Potato Juice

It should be emphasized that the tearing occurs in the middle layer of the tissue, beneath the exterior of the skin, therefore exfoliating scrubs and moisturizers do very little to cure what’s already been done.

2. Egg Whites

For those looking for less drastic solutions, the use of egg whites as a natural remedy is an alternative. Egg whites contain amino acids and proteins that some find can heal the skin, restoring it to a smooth and youthful appearance.

3. Lemon Juice

Lemons are the best home remedy for treating stretch marks. It is very effective for lightening the colour of the marks and speeds up the natural fading process, plus it doesn’t have any side effects. Lemon helps to exfoliate the skin to remove the dead skin cells.