Easy Ways to Reduce Stretch Marks, "Chicken Skin" and Have Smooth Skin

Summer is here and every girl wants to get into their sexy bikini and hit the beach but having stretch marks and "chicken skin" can really lower a girl's self esteem about showing too much skin. Who would suspect that someone as tiny as a 100 lb woman would have stretch marks anywhere on their body. Of course, we know that being overweight, pregnancy and weight lifting can cause stretch marks but we don't normally hear a 100 lb person getting stretch marks.

Stretch marks or "tiger stripes" forms when the skin is being pulled at a rapid growth either by stretching or  weight gain. They may appear as scar lines in color purple or white.

"Chicken skin" is commonly known as Keratosis pilaris. This is a genetic skin condition that appears in acne form or like its name "chicken skin" usually on the legs, upper arms, bony areas such as the elbow and knee. They may appear in reddish or white-ish color.

Stretch marks and "chicken skin" are things that we cannot change but there are ways that we can do to reduce the appearance of it. Here are some easy and affordable tips and tricks that worked for me on reducing stretch marks, "chicken skin" and overall, smoothing my skin.

 

All you need is olive oil, sugar and ground coffee. Mix in 2 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon ground coffee into a small bowl. All these ingredients have their own benefits in skin care. Olive oil have antioxidants that will get rid of free radicals and heal the skin. It will also help improve the elasticity of the skin to help reduce stretch marks and it helps with moisturizing the skin and making it baby soft. Like salt, sugar can be good for exfoliating the skin which will help with reducing the appearance of "chicken skin" and the fine lines of stretch marks. Sugar can also help with hydrating the skin. Coffee is best known for its caffeine but what many people don't know is that it also contain antioxidants which is good for anti-aging products. Because coffee have a similar texture like sugar, it helps with reducing the appearance of stretch marks and "chicken skin."

Note: This mixture is good for a full body wash. Ingredients can be changed to preference.

What I noticed about the "chicken skin" is that it's very similar to face acne. It's basically hair follicles that is trapped within the skin. So another method that I tried and worked for me is using face acne scrubs on those areas. I'm currently using the St. Ives Apricot Scrub. This states to gently clean and clear pores and it does its jobs whether it's on the face or the legs!

You will notice results right away but it will only work if you consistently use the scrubs (once a week is good). Once you stop, the appearance of stretch marks/chicken skin will start to appear in its normal color. It's best to do it before a shower so you can clean up afterwards.

Best of Luck & Thank You for Reading,

<3 Shema