How To Remove Stretch Marks - The Exact Steps I Took

During puberty I developed a bit of striae on my hips. I barely even noticed them because they were so light, but if you looked close enough you could tell they were there. This didn't bother me at all because they were so faint, so I didn't really care about learning how to remove stretch marks.

During my first pregnancy, however, I felt completely the opposite. I was fortunate enough in that my belly was spared of stretch marks, but unlucky because the stretch marks ended up all over my butt and I got some around the sides of my breasts!

From my research it seems that the stretch marks formed there because this is where more of my fat was stored. It has something to do with the hormones from pregnancy (and puberty) weakening the skin and more estrogen is present in the fatty areas of the body.

Needless to say, I wasn't going to put up with having a zebra butt. I wanted to feel sexy again, so I tried a ton of stretch mark remedies. After a ton of experimenting, I finally found something that worked for me, and I'm sharing it here with you for free.

Here's how to remove stretch marks:

1. Use some kind of glycolic acid treatment at a concentration of 5% everyday for 1 month. Just apply it like a normal toner to the areas with stretch marks. It's best to do this after your shower.

2. Apply Avocado Oil along with Weleda Skin Food to the skin twice a day for as long as neccessary (until your stretch marks go away). Either apply the Avocado Oil once a day and the Weleda Skin Food once a day, or mix them together and apply the mixture to your skin twice a day.

3. After 1 month of using the 5% glycolic acid, start using a stronger concentration, like this 10% cream. Step one will already have prepped your skin sufficiently to reduce irritation. Continue applying the avocado oil and skin food, too.

4. Continue with the 10% cream until your stretch marks are all gone.

The Alpha Hydroxy Acids (in glycolic acid form) stimulate collagen production and the production of new skin cells. They also exfoliate deep down and break up tough scar tissue.

After using the Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) gel, your skin may be a little pink and even peel. This could make you a tad bit uncomfortable for a few moments, but it's actually a good thing for our purposes.