6 Step Weight Loss Stretch Marks Removal Guide

Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched too quickly beyond its normal limits, such as with weight gain or Step 1
Exfoliate your stretch marks and the skin surrounding them each day by washing these areas with body wash and a loofah.According to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice," gentle exfoliation will encourage cell turnover by sloughing off dead and dying skin cells and promoting healthy circulation.
Step 2
Ma*sage cocoa butter gently into your stretch marks and the skin surrounding them each day.Cocoa butter, according to the "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," hydrates the skin and promotes the formation of elastin and collagen, both of which are necessary for the reduction of the appearance of stretch marks.
Step 3
Avoid in chlorinated water or sitting in a hot tub with chlorinated water.According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," chlorine is drying to the skin and therefore intensifies the appearance of stretch marks.If avoiding chlorinated water entirely is not reasonable, cover your stretch marks with petroleum jelly prior to entering the swimming pool or hot tub.The petroleum jelly will serve as a protective barrier to the drying effects of the chlorine.
Step 4
Avoid tanning your skin via the sun or a tanning booth.According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," tanning is not only dangerous to your skin and a possible cause of skin cancer, but stretch mark tissue does not tan at the same speed as its surrounding tissue, thereby intensifying the appearance of the stretch marks.
Step 5
Consume 15 mg of vitamin E daily, as this is the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E.Vitamin E, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice," promotes cell turnover and supports healthy skin, thereby a*sisting the body in lessening the appearance of stretch marks after weight loss.Foods rich in vitamin E include wheat germ oil, almonds, kiwis, spinach, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds and broccoli.
Step 6
Incorporate small amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids into your diet.These fatty acids, which are naturally found in foods including flaxseed oil, canola oil, walnuts, sesame seeds and pine nuts, are necessary to maintain the skin's elasticity.According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," elasticity is required to successfully fade stretch marks after losing weight.

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