Everyone who has stretch marks craves a stretch mark removal remedy that works. Many people swear by their favorite natural stretch mark remedy, whether they made it themselves or bought it ready made. For the most part, people swear at and don’t swear by any natural stretch mark remedy. Is it all a scam or are there some benefits to using a natural stretch mark remedy?
The Cold, Hard Facts
There is no scientific or clinical trial evidence to prove that any natural stretch mark remedy works. There seems to be a general consensus among the leading conventional medical institutions of today that even store bought natural stretch mark remedies do not work. But they do recognize that people are still going to buy and use these products. They do state that they don’t have any negative side effects, but do caution pregnant women to ask their doctors about using these products to get rid of stretch marks before trying one.
Emotional Balm
Having stretch marks can make you feel powerless, if you are the kind of person who hangs their identity on your physical appearance. Although you may read that you should not pay any attention to your stretch marks, it’s hard advice to take. They look peculiar and make you wonder if everyone is talking about your stretch marks behind your back. In this way, a natural stretch mark remedy can help make you feel as if you are helping yourself.
Also, the creams, oils and lotions feel good going onto your skin. They usually require that you massage them in with circular motions. That feels good and also helps your circulation, helps reduce the appearance of cellulite and helps your body’s natural drainage system to remove anything that shouldn’t be there. The practical upshot is that applying such products and giving yourself even a tiny massage can help you feel better.
Psychological Factor
According to the Mayo Clinic, stretch marks will fade and get thinner over time, whether you use a natural stretch mark remedy or not. Conventional medicine also acknowledges that the human body has untapped potential for self-healing. Often what triggers this process is called the placebo effect. If you believe a particular cream, lotion, oil or vitamin supplement will work for you, it will, or at least, it will seem to and you feel better.
Learning to accept your stretch marks as a normal part of life can help you realize that you are more than just a body. In this way, stretch marks can be empowering, or at least help you to get your priorities in order.