Home remedies for stretch marks are much more effective than other ointments since they pose no threat of side effects or allergies making the matter worse. The healing of stretch marks is naturally slow and hence the home remedies for stretch marks are effective because they take the natural flow in slow process. The laser surgery or other harmful treatments may reduce the marks very soon but may pose a threat to health in some other ways.

Stretch marks usually occur during periods of rapid growth of our body in puberty, pregnancy or simple weight gain. Though some fade away with time, some stick for the life time. Prevention is better than cure is well said; hence, maintaining natural skin care routine helps avoid them since getting rid of them requires some additional steps.

Stretch marks are caused by stretching the collagen and elastin present in our skin to the point of breaking, which then results in scarring. Many creams and lotions containing collagen and collagen-building nutrients are prescribed but they are not easily absorbed through the skin to the dermis where the collagen and elastin reside for covering the stretch marks. Stretch marks generally occur anywhere and everywhere on the body as a result of expansion and contraction.

The home remedies are the herbal medicines that provide holistic healing by massage of the medicines and certain exercise. Some effective home remedies are:

1. Emu oil. Emu oil is a good source of Vitamin E with high concentration of oleic acid that allows the vitamin and the nutrient compounds through the skin to the dermis.
2. Vitamin K oil also heals stretch marks. Apply it twice a day.
3. Wheat germ oil is another herbal remedy. It is a pure, organic product of high quality.
4. Diet rich in vitamins C and E, zinc and silica which is important for collagen formation.
5. Drinking plenty of water keeps skin hydrated and little contraction doesn't harm the collagens of the dermis.
6. Avoid the use of harsh soaps or chemicals that dry out the skin.

None of these remedies will work very fast. Never expect to see any significant change before at least one or two months, and it may take longer even if the scars are old and severe. Maintain i) Regular exercise ii) Muscle Conditioning and iii) massage of the skin with proper care.