How to cure stretch marks has been a question asked by so many people faced with this problem, from body builders,athletes to mothers trying to find the secret to getting rid of this problem. To truly cure stretch marks you need to understand the cause of these markings and that way you can stop them from getting worse or getting more in the future.

So what are the main causes of stretch marks ? Stretch mark appear due to massive changes in body shape or size,this could be due to a number of reasons from dieting, training, sickness and the main one being pregnancy.Stretch marks will appear when the collagen under the skin gets damaged. The marks will start to appear as red lines then fade to scars over a period of time. The deeper the markings the harder they are to cure or remove rather.

They are so many ways which have been developed over the years to cure stretch marks,some of them natural and some of them as advanced as laser treatment.The cost of these treatments vary from a few dollars to a few thousands depending on your needs and how fast you want to get rid of your stretch marks.

Lets take a look at some home Remedies

Using lavender oil 3 to 4 times a day messaged on the stretch marks.

Using Aloe Vera gel same as above 3-4 times a day

Applying vapor rub 3-4 times a day

Using cocoa butter and massaging it on the stretch marks.

Drinking lots of water and eating a diet high in Vitamins C and E can be beneficial. Foods like nuts, fish, citrus fruits, and eggs are good foods to help your body naturally heal.

Regular exercise can greatly improve the appearance of stretch marks. As your muscles tighten through exercise your skin will also tightened

Time will also reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Over time the stretch marks will fade.

For some people who do not have the time to wait and want to get rid of their stretch marks fast there is Laser treatment,it is much faster than anything else, the only bad part about this treatment is the price because it can really put you out of pocket many thousands of dollars with no real guarantee that it will work. They are so many good products out there which can cure stretch marks, you need to know the depth of the stretch marks to determine the right product to fight the markings.

My recommendation is that you start with a lotion and monitor the progress to see if you need to get a stronger product or try laser treatments. To truly cure stretch marks takes some time as you will be repairing the skin and that cannot be done over night.