Reduce the Look of Unsightly Stretch Marks with Coffee Grinds

Clora  Lloyd
Many of us fall prey to stretch marks at some point or the other in our life. Stretch marks are an unfortunate part of gaining or losing weight. Most women have to deal with them during their pregnancy phase. Youngsters who are now hitting the gymnasium also experience stretch marks due to the physical strain suffered during intense training.

Fortunately, there is a simple way to reduce and even get rid of stretch marks. All you need is coffee grinds, water, aloe vera gel, cocoa butter and a warm cloth. Follow the simple directions below, and you will be amazed by the results you experience.

The first step is to wet the coffee grinds with warm water until it forms a very thick paste. You can either use recycled coffee grinds or use it right from the tin.

The next step would be to mix the aloe vera gel with the coffee grinds. Make sure that you mix it well, until they gel together like a thick paste upon mixture.

Once the thick paste is created, simply apply the prepared paste over the areas where you have stretch marks. Leave it on the area for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes, the longer the better. This will allow the paste to absorb in the skin, and do its work.

The next step would be to use a warm and clean cloth to wipe away the paste from your stretch marks.

After you have removed the paste, rub in the cocoa butter. Cocoa butter helps to keep the skin soft and supple. It also helps the skin to retain moisture. The cocoa butter has the added benefit of moisturizing your skin. The best part is that Coffee grinds works wonders on almost all the skin types out there.

Repeat steps from 1 to 5 on a daily basis. In about two weeks you should begin to notice a significant fading of your stretch marks. That's the moment you will cherish for the week of efforts you have put in this process.

These are simple, yet effective ways of fading and eliminating your stretch marks. If you continue to follow these steps for a couple weeks you will gradually see a big improvement in your skin. Not only will your stretch marks fade away, but your skin will appear soft and silky, all thanks to the healing properties of coffee grinds.

Source:

http://hubpages.com/hub/getting-rid-of-stretch-marks-now

http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/6-natural-ways-to-remove-stretch-marks-without-spending-a-fortune-1152312.html

http://www.myhomeremedies.com/static/stretch-marks.html

Published by Clora Lloyd

I am a mother of two children, a housewife and a part time writer.  View profile

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  • sara 9/12/2009

    i would like to know how to get rid of loose skin under my eyes

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