I recall the moment I pointed at my belly and said I had stretch marks. It was when I lost a significant amount of weight, which, looking back, is normal because stretch marks and weight loss are linked.

I have always been comfortable with my own body, and while I have always been conscious of my body, these marks were a different kettle of fish. So, I looked for a method to decrease them, yet I wanted something simple and affordable. At this time, I discovered a very effective technique that made all the difference.

 Natural Oils and Stretch Marks

 One day, I stumbled upon an article on the internet about how natural oils can be used to treat stretch marks. I discovered that one cannot go wrong with using coconut oil and olive oil to soften the skin and heal it. They also assist in making the skin become elastic, thus being effective over time in the prevention of stretch marks.

 Creating My Routine

 It reached the point that I was beginning to massage coconut oil into my skin every night. There’s the place where I had most of the stretch marks, and I concentrated on them. It also benefits the oil penetrating deeper into the skin and increasing blood flow in the muscles. After a few weeks the skin did feel softer, and practically all the stretch marks had faded to an indistinguishable shade.

 Adding A Little More Care

 Seeing some results, I wanted to add more steps to my routine. To be more particular starting the first week, I started exfoliating the skin at least twice a week. I washed it with sugar and honey-based scrub, but I used it gently because of the delicate skin. This also aided in washing off the skin’s often dead cells and left my skin even smoother. After exfoliating, I would apply the coconut oil again, and my skin would absorb the oil.

 Staying Consistent

 Consistency was key. I did this every night before retiring to bed for a few minutes, and it was very fruitful. Over some time, my stretch marks began to disappear. They did not die out completely, but they faded into the background. Overall, I regained my ability to feel positive about my body.

 Stretch Marks and Weight Loss

 At the same time, weight loss was also registered during this period of medication use. Sometimes, weight can reach its ideal and still cause stretch marks, but disciplined and constant trickling down of my weight (not losing all of them at once) protected the health of my skin. This realization was comforting; I could prevent the worsening of my skin or changes in it and adapt to the changes my body went through.

 Embracing the Journey

 It is such a detailed yet very simple approach that has opened my eyes to the fact that skincare does not have to be complicated. Routinely, the obvious solutions are the best ones. My stretch marks symbolize my life experience, and I am happy about that; if there is a way to care for my skin and look good, I will do it.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, while the natural oil did lighten my scars, they are still noticeable if you look closely– I don’t think I can get rid of them without a proper medical procedure, which is too costly for me; I think, I will learn to accept them as they are. Hopefully, this will make me more confident in myself and make me learn that these are all natural processes in this thing we call life.