5 Effective Home Remedies To Reduce Stretch Marks Post Pregnancy

By Vanshika Gaur
05 Jun 2025, 16:30 IST

Stretch marks are a type of scar that appears when the skin stretches beyond its elasticity, often due to factors like obesity, puberty, and pregnancy. Here are a few home remedies that can help reduce their appearance. Tap to know!

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is known to reduce stretch marks and promote skin health. Apply and leave it overnight to make them disappear completely.

Cucumber And Lemon Mix

Mic equal parts of cucumber juice and lime juice, and apply the mixture on the stretch marks. Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

Aloe Vera

Apply aloe vera gel on stretch marks for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off with slightly warm water. Do this daily for better results.

Coconut Oil

Massaging coconut oil on stretch marks can help reduce the red appearance of them due to its healing properties.

Sugar Scrub

Mix one cup sugar with one-fourth cup almond or coconut oil and add some lemon juice. Apply this scrub before taking a shower and rub for 8-10 minutes.

Information Credits

This recipe is sourced from a trusted health website, HealthSite. It is advisable to do a patch test before applying anything to your skin.