03 January,2011 10:38 AM IST | | Special Features
Sick of your striped back, shoulders, butt, knees? Stubborn stretch marks are a common phenomenon with weightlosers and fitness enthusiasts.
>>u00a0Mix almond oil with Evion oil and apply it on the marked area after your shower. If possible include vitamin E in your diet. You can also break open vitamin E capsules and rub it on your marks. Doing this for weeks together will give you good results.
>>u00a0Lotions containing cocoa butter are believed to not only help reduce stretch marks, but help prevent them to a great extent.
>>u00a0Use a loofah while bathing.
>>u00a0Rub the affected area with apricot scrub. This is likely to remove the stretch marks gradually.
>>u00a0Take egg white, smear it over the affected area and allow it to dry before washing off with ice cold water.
Doing this regularly will give you good results.
>>u00a0Drinking plenty of water is good for you as this enhances the elasticity of the skin, thereby preventing the appearance of stretch marks.u00a0
>> Finally, exercise regularly as it tones your muscles and avoid stretch marks.u00a0