Simple Ways To Remove Upper Lip Hair Naturally

1. Turmeric And Milk:

Turmeric powder has often been used for manufacturing beauty products. It cleanses your skin, beautifies it and ensures you are glowing all the time. Milk is also beneficial for your appearance. The combination of these two is surely going to help you remove upper lip hair naturally. This is how you should go about it!

1. Take one tablespoon of turmeric and milk and mix them in a bowl.
2. Once the mixture is prepared, apply it gently to your upper lip using your fingers.
3. Wait till it dries after which you can rub it off your skin.
4. Wash off with cold water.

2. Turmeric And Water:

Turmeric and water can also be used at home to give the same result. Try this for quick results.

1. Take equal amounts of turmeric and water in a bowl.
2. Mix them well and apply on your upper lip.
3. Let it stand for half an hour.
4. Once it has hardened, rub it gently to wash it off.

Continue doing this for 4 weeks; with time you will notice that there is no new growth of your upper lip hair.

3. Egg Whites:

Egg whites are another good remedy for upper lip hair. It soothes your skin and ensures great results.

1. Take one egg white and mix it with some corn flour and sugar.
2. Whisk the mix until it forms a sticky paste.
3. Now apply on the upper lip region.
4. Let it dry for around 30 minutes before peeling it off.

For best results, repeat this therapy twice in a week. Within one month, you will notice that the hair growth has considerably reduced.

4. Chana Dal Flour:

Chana dal flour is also a great ingredient that takes off unwanted hair effectively.

1. Take some chana dal flour and mix it with a bit of water and turmeric.
2. Blend well till you can see it turn thick.
3. Add a bit of fresh cream now.
4. Apply on your upper lip and wait for it to dry.
5, Scrub it off against the direction of hair growth.

5. Sugar:

Sugar is quite a known ingredient used for painless waxing. It will not only remove unwanted hairbut prevents its growth as well.

1. Take sugar in a pan and let it heat for a minute.
2. Now add some fresh lemon juice.
3. Stir for a minute till you see a thick liquid.
4. When it has cooled down, apply on the upper lip region.
5. Now take a piece of cloth and gently over the area in circular or linear movements..
5. Pull it from the bottom to the top quickly.

6. Yogurt, Gram Flour And Turmeric:

Yoghurt, besan and turmeric can be combined to form a smooth mixture.

1. Take equal amounts of a yoghurt, besan and turmeric in a bowl.
2. Mix it well and massage the upper lip with the paste.
3. Wait for 15-20 minutes to dry.
4. Remove by rubbing again.
5. Wash off with cold water.

7. Flour:

Flour can also be used to remove upper lip hair. It is one of the easiest and simple methods of upper lip hair removal.

1. Take some of it in a bowl and add some milk and turmeric to it.
2. Mix well till you see a very thick paste.
3. Now apply and wait till it has become dry and then you can peel it off.

8. Lemon, Sugar And Water:

Here is another sugar remedy that works well:

1. Squeeze two lemons and collect the juice in a bowl.
2. Add some water and sugar and stir well until it becomes a thin paste.
3. Once the paste is ready, apply it all over the upper lip.
4. Let it dry for 15 minutes and wash it off with water.

9. Threads:

Another home remedy you can try out is threading. To thread the upper lip hair, twist a loop of thread under the upper lip and uproot the hair. Threading is a temporary fix that will usually last for 10 to 14 days.

10. Scissors:

Probably the most obvious solution to unwanted hair is scissors. However, upper lip hair is quite fine and cutting them off with a scissor can be quite daunting.

11. Sugar Waxing:

Why go to the parlour to remove hair from upper lip when you can get it done at home without spending any money? Sugar waxing doesn’t even hurt as much as normal waxing does. It is a smarter alternative for all you young ladies!

Ingredients Needed:

1. Four chamomile tea bags
2. Two saucepans
3. Two cups of sugar
4. 2 tablespoons of sugar
5. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
6. Spoon
7. Glass bowl

Steps:

1. Take four chamomile tea bags and put them in a sauce pan. Now cover it with water and let it boil. Once it has boiled, remove the heat. Now let the tea bags steep for around 30 minutes. Get rid of the tea bags and take out only half a cup of tea.
2. Now pour a cup of water into a sauce pan. Add some water to the chamomile tea you just extracted.
3. Mix some sugar with two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Now stir well. See that the liquid has been combined thoroughly.
4. Now heat the mixture till it boils. Let it boil for a couple of minutes. Wait till the colour has turned a bit darker.
5. Now you can remove the heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Let the sugar wax cool down. Don’t apply it on your skin when it’s hot.
6. Use a popsicle stick to spread all over your body. Then apply a waxing strip on it. Hold it for a few seconds and simply pull it off quickly. Make sure it is in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Should You Shave?

The answer is no! When you shave your face, the facial hair is only removed off the skin making it blunt edged. So when your hair begins to grow back again, it grows into a stubble. And that can be a real spoiler for your beautiful face. Try sugar waxing. It’s a smarter alternative.

Benefits Of Waxing At Home:

Waxing at home comes with several benefits. Here are a few you should know!

1. The more you wax, the lesser hair growth you shall see. Waxing will ultimately lead to the damage of hair follicles.

2. You will have long lasting and smooth skin if you choose to wax for hair removal.

3. Waxing is precise as compared to shaving. It doesn’t leave any hair on your face. Waxing ensures that all hair that has wax on it is successfully removed.

Now that you know how to remove upper lip hair naturally, let us know if you’ll try out these simple remedies. Do you know of any other remedy for upper lip hair? Share with us in the comments section!

Simple Homemade Face Packs For Tanned Skin

Summers have only just begun and quite a few of us are already sporting a tan! Blame it on all the time you spend out there by the pool, or the tempting beach vacation you just took to beat the heat. Add to that your daily travel or outdoor time and you have a lot of sun on your skin that you don’t really want.

There are a lot of products available in the market these days that promise to remove tan in the most natural and effective ways. The truth is, these products, no matter what they claim, are loaded with chemicals. For someone who is already tanned, this can be a cause of concern, as certain chemicals or ingredients can cause allergies on skin that has been exposed too much to the sun.

One of the best ways to take care of this situation is by trying out some easy and homemade face packs for tanned skin. These work much more effectively to remove the tan from your face. Natural ingredients like oranges and lemon have worked wonders in reducing the tanning effects. What’s more, these will not cause any side effects, and as they are all natural, will add more nutrition to your skin.

1. Orange or Lemon Peel and Milk Face Pack:

What you will need to prepare the face pack:

• Orange or lemon peel powder
• A tablespoon of raw milk

How to prepare the face pack:

• Take a spoonful of orange or lemon peel powder in a bowl.
• Add a teaspoon of raw milk to it and make it into a paste.
• If you are using dried lemon peel then after adding the milk, you can grate it in a food mixer.
• Add more peel powder. If it is too runny, create a smooth paste which makes it easy to apply.
• Once done with the paste, apply the mixture on the face. Let it dry and then wash off with water.

How it helps:

• This pack has milk which is great for making skin supple and moisturized.
• The lemon or orange peel has vitamin C and citrus acid which helps the pack to lighten the skin tone and to reduce tanning.

Caution:

Do apply a small amount on a small area to see whether the lemon powder is too harsh for your skin. Do not apply directly on irritated skin which may lead to more irritation.

2. Sugar Glycerin and Lemon Face Pack:

What you will need to prepare the face pack:

• A tablespoon of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of glycerin
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

How to prepare the face pack:

• Take the lemon juice in a bowl.
• Add sugar and glycerin to it. Apply this solution on the affected areas.
• Apply the pack as a scrub and gently use an upward massaging motion as you rub your skin.
• Repeat the scrubbing for 10-15 minutes
• After scrubbing with the granules of sugar rinse off the pack with water.

[ Read: Homemade Skin Tightening Masks ]

How it helps:

• This face pack and scrub helps you to get rid of tan while gently moisturizing the skin with the glycerin.
• Lemon is a great bleaching agent and hence helps in making the skin tone lighter.
• For this face pack to work, one must continue using this face scrub once a week and keep following it up till the desired results are reached.

Both these two homemade face packs for tanned skin are natural they will have to be used often to remove the tan from the face! Apply regularly for a few weeks to see the desired results. Do let us know which ones you tried. Leave us a comment!

Homemade Face Packs For Dry Skin

. Banana face pack:

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp olive oil

Method Application:

Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste, apply all over the face and rinse with water after 10 minutes.

2. Oat Almond Face Pack:

Ingredients:

• 5-6 Almonds
• 2 tbsp Oats
• 2 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 tsp Honey

Method & Application:

Grind almonds and oats to get a powder like consistency. Further add yogurt and honey to make a smooth paste out of it. Apply the pack and rinse it after 15 minutes.

Skin benefits:

Almonds nourishes the skin, oats moisturizes the skin and yogurt tightens it along with making it soft and soothing.

3. Milk Face Pack:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp milk
• 1 tsp of overnight soaked Almond paste
• 1 tsp Aloe Vera gel and
• 2 drops of Essential Oil
• 1 tbsp runny Honey

Method:

Mix all the ingredients well, apply on the face, leave it on for 15 minutes, and rinse it with warm water. This is one of the easiest dry skin homemade face masks.

4. Coco Mask:

This one is ideal for those who have dry skin and an oily T-zone.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp grounded Oatmeal or Besan
• 2 tsp of Coconut Milk

Method & Application:

Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste, and apply it on the face and rinse it after a while.

6. Cucumber Face Pack:

Ingredients:

• 1 peeled Cucumber
• 1 tbsp of Sugar

Method & Application:

Mash cucumber, add sugar, and refridge it for sometime.
Apply it on the face, leave it on for ten minutes, and rinse it with cold water.

Skin benefits:

Cucumber gives skin a cooling effect making it soft and supple, thus soothing it.

7. Rose Face Pack:

Ingredients:

• Rose Flower
• Oats
• Water

Method & Apllication:

Take Rose, add 2/3 tsp of grinded Oats and Water and make a smooth paste of it.

Prior pack application, wash your face with milk and apply rose water by just dabbing it using a cotton ball. When dried, rinse it with water and then apply the face pack.

Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Home Remedies to Remove Facial Hair

1. Oatmeal

Mix well 6-8 drops of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon oatmeal (coarsely ground) and 1 tablespoon honey, to form a paste. Apply it and let it stay on your face for 15-20 minutes. Gently rub your face for 4-5 minutes against the direction of hair growth. Afterwards, wash off with water. Use it two or three times a week. This scrub not only helps you get rid of undesired hair on your face, but also keeps your skin smooth, hydrated and soft while protecting it against harmful UV rays.

• Alternatively, mash 1 ripe banana. Add 1-2 tablespoons of oatmeal to it. Smear the paste on your face and rub in a circular motion for 10-15 minutes. Finally, rinse off with water.

2. Fenugreek

Grind equal quantities of green gram and fenugreek seeds to powder form. Mix both the powders. Add water to prepare a paste. Spread it on your face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Rub off the paste with a soft dry cloth. Apart from relieving several health problems, fenugreek also helps remove facial hair.

3. Lentil and Potato Juice

Keep 1 bowl of yellow lentil soaked in water for the whole night. Ground it in the morning to obtain a paste. Add 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon potato juice to the ground lentil. Apply the paste on your face and leave it to dry. Remove it by rubbing with your fingers.

4. Wheat Bran

Wheat bran is good for your health and is also used in various natural cosmetic products. Combine 1 teaspoon rosewater, 1-2 tablespoon wheat bran and 1 tablespoon milk. Smear the resultant grainy scrub on your face. Scrub till the mask dries up and rub in a circular motion. Rinse off with water. Initially, use it daily and then 2-3 times a week. This scrub will reduce the growth of facial hair and confiscate the wrinkles.

• Alternatively, mix ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon fresh milk cream (use curd in place of fresh cream, if your skin is oily), 1 tablespoon gram flour and 1 tablespoon wheat bran, to obtain a paste-like consistency. Apply it on your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Thereafter, gently rub your face in circular strokes with wet fingers for 2-5 minutes. Rinse off with water. Use it two or three times a week.

5. Orange – Lemon Peel Mask

Vitamin C in lemon and orange peels bleaches your facial hair in a natural way, making them invisible.  They help get rid of undesired hair when mixed with some exfoliating agents. Mix together 1 teaspoon each of lemon and orange peel, oatmeal and ground almond. Add 1 teaspoon each of olive oil and rose water to make a paste. Spread on your face. After 5 minutes, gently rub in circular strokes for 5-10 minutes. Rinse off with water. Use this paste on your face two-three times a week.

6. Turmeric – Papaya Paste

Prepare a paste by mixing ½ teaspoon turmeric powder and pulp of a raw papaya. Use this paste to massage your face. After 10-15 minutes of massage, rinse off with water. For positive results, use it at least once a week.

7. Corn Flour and Egg Sugar Paste

Combine 1 teaspoon each of corn flour and sugar with an egg white. Apply the mixture on your face and let it dry. Then peel it off. Repeat it two times a week.

8. Barley

Mix 1 tablespoon barley powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon milk. Apply the resultant paste on your face. After 25-30 minutes, rinse off with lukewarm water. Use it 3-4 times a week.

9. Honey – Apricot Facial Scrub

Grind ½ cup of dry apricots to get a powder. Add honey to it. Smear the mixture on your face. After leaving for 5-10 minutes, scrub in circular strokes with your fingers for 15-20 minutes. Use lukewarm water to rinse it off.

10. Gelatin Peel-off Mask

Mix 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, a few drops of lime juice or 1-2 drops of lavender essential oil, and 2-3 tablespoons milk. Microwave the mixture for 15 seconds, but do not overheat. Since gelatin sets very fast, so apply it on your face immediately. Once the mask dries, peel it off. Along with hair, blackheads will also come off.

Note – Do not apply this mask near your eyes and on eyebrows. In case, you put it on your eyebrows accidently, rub it with wet fingers. Use a little warm water to remove it, if it has set badly.

11. Lemon Juice and Honey

Mix 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 4 tablespoons honey. Spread this mixture in the direction of growth of hair. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse off. For best results, utilize it at least 2 times a week.

12. Rose Water and Alum

Add 2-3 tablespoons of rosewater to ½ teaspoon alum powder. Mix both the ingredients well. With the help of a cotton ball, apply the mixture on your face. Apply again for 20-30 times when it dries off. Then, rinse off with water and moisturize the area by rubbing sesame oil or olive oil. Use this remedy 3-4 times a week.

13. Turmeric

Mix 1-2 teaspoons turmeric powder in milk or water to prepare a paste. The paste’s consistency should be such that it can stay on your face. Apply and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with water. This remedy works better if you have very little or thin hair on your face.

Note – Use turmeric with other ingredients such as ground oats, rice flour or gram flour, if you have dense hair.

14. Sugar – Lemon Mix

Mix 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice and sugar with 10 tablespoons of water. Spread it on your face in the direction of growth of hair. Keep it for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with water, rubbing gently. Use it 2-3 times a week. The growth of hair will reduce after a few weeks.

Herbal Remedies to Get Rid of Hair on the Face

15. Saw Palmetto Extract

Saw palmetto is a very good herbal remedy to reduce the high levels of androgen in women. Take 160 mg of saw palmetto extract (it is available in the form of the capsule), 2 times a day. While buying the extract, ensure that it contains water-soluble fatty acids. This remedy will take a long time to remove unwanted hair.

Note – Nursing and pregnant women must avoid intake of this herbal extract. Besides, people who are taking blood thinning drugs must consult a doctor before consuming saw palmetto extract.

16. Tea Tree and Lavender Oil

If the reason of hair on your face is hirsutism, then a combo of tea tree and lavender oil can work great as these oils have anti-androgenic activities. Mix 4-6 drops of tea tree oil and 1 teaspoon lavender oil. Soak a cotton ball in this mixture and apply on your face. For effective results, repeat it 2-3 times a day, for 3 months. These oils can also be applied locally on any other part of the body from where you want to remove hair.

17. Onion – Basil Paste

Take thin transparent membranes of 2 onions and crush them with 8-10 fresh basil leaves. Spread it on the areas with excess hair. Continuous use of this paste for one month might remove unwanted hair forever.

18. Turmeric and Indian Nettle

Indian nettle is an herb with several medicinal properties. It is also one of the excellent remedies to remove unwanted hair, especially on the face. Wash a handful of Indian nettle leaves and crush them to make a paste. Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to this paste and mix well. Apply it on your face and let it sit for a couple of hours. Then, rinse it off. You can apply it at night and rinse off in the morning. Use it every day continuously for 5-6 weeks. This mask will initially slow down the growth of your facial hair and gradually, stop it altogether.

19. Safflower Oil and Thanaka Powder

Mix safflower oil and thanaka powder. The consistency of this mixture should be similar to the hair removal cream. Apply it on your face and other areas from where you want to remove hair. Keep it overnight so that your skin absorbs the paste. Wash off with water in the morning. You can do away with your problem permanently by using this mixture for three months on a regular basis.

20. Black Cohosh Herb

This herb is very effective in slowing down the growth of unwanted hair. Bring water to boil and add 1½ tablespoons of dried black cohosh to it. Simmer it for ½ an hour. Remove it from the heat when it reduces to 1/3 of its original quantity. Strain it and add 1 teaspoon honey. Allow it to cool. Drink 1 cup thrice a day. You can also prepare tea of this herb or can use its extract in the form of tincture and capsule.

Note:

• If you have tumor or cancer, or some liver ailment, don’t take this herb in any form.
• High doses of black cohosh may result in dizziness, nausea, headache, and abdominal discomforts, etc.

21. Spearmint

Excess production of androgens is the cause of the appearance of undesired hair. These hormones can be regulated to a great extent by having spearmint tea. What all you need to do is boil one cup water and add 5-6 fresh spearmint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried spearmint leaves. Remove it from the heat and cover it for 5-7 minutes. Afterwards, strain it and drink. Drink a cup of this tea on a daily basis to treat your problem.

Home Remedies for Dark Coloured Elbows & Knees

1. Coconut Oil

Rubbing coconut oil on the darkened elbows and knees is a great way of getting fair coloured elbows and knees.

2. Olive Oil

Apply olive oil for wonderful and discoloured knees and elbows.

3. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice will surely give you your expected results, once you start applying it.

4. Sugar + Lemon

Take half already squeezed lemon and put sugar inside the lemon peel. Now, rub this on your both knees and elbows. Do this for at least a week for superb results.

5. Almond Powder & Yogurt

Almond powder will gently exfoliate, and yogurt will naturally clean your elbows and knees while leaving them fair and soft.

6. Lemon & Salt

Lemon plus salt is a great way to exfoliate your darkened elbows and knees. Mix salt in lemon juice or put salt in a squeezed lemon. Apply it. You will surely get exceptional results.

7. Lemon + Baking Soda

The combo of lemon and baking soda is a wonderful and great natural bleacher. It will help you to get rid of your dark coloured elbows and knees.

8. Gram Flour + Curd

Gram flour works as a natural skin softener and tan remover. Gram flour with yogurt is a very old method to stay fair and glowy. Use this to get fairer and whiter elbows and knees.

9. Milk & Turmeric Powder

Adding milk in turmeric powder is a great way to achieve fair elbows and knees.

10. Pumice Stone

Daily exfoliate with a pumice stone to remove dark coloured skin from your elbows and knees.

11. Cucumber

Apply the cucumber juice or rub a slice of cucumber on the knees and elbows to get rid of that embarrassing dark coloured elbows and knees.

12. Sandalwood Powder with Turmeric Powder

Mix turmeric powder plus sandalwood powder with rosewater to make your elbows and knees fair and white.

Home Remedies to Heal Stretch Marks Fast

1. Sugar

Sugar is used as a natural exfoliant for skin. It is one of the best home remedies to get rid of stretch marks. Take a tablespoon of sugar. Add some drops of almond oil and lemon juice in it. Stir it well and apply directly on the stretch marks. Rub it for 8-10 minutes and then, take a shower. Continue to use it for one month or so, until the stretch marks gets fade out.

2. Potato Juice

Potato juice is rich in minerals and vitamins. It promotes restoration and growth of skin cells. Cut thick slices of a medium-sized potato. Take one of the potato slices and rub gently on the stretch marks for a few minutes. When the juice gets dried, wash the affected area with lukewarm water.

3. Water

Water is known for carrying oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. To prevent skin from various problems, drinking water helps a lot. To get rid of stretch marks, a well-hydrated skin is required in order to allow regular detoxification of skin pores. It is the quickest remedy to heal stretch marks. Drink 10 glasses of water daily to make skin soft and maintain a hydrated body.

4. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is considered to be the most effective homeopathic remedy for stretch marks and various other skin problems. It is known for its healing and soothing properties. Apply aloe vera directly on the stretch marks. After a few minutes, clean it with lukewarm water.

Alternatively, take a one-fourth cup of aloe vera gel. Extract oil from 5 vitamin A capsules and 10 vitamin E capsules. Mix both the oils with aloe vera. Rub this mixture carefully on the affected area until it gets fully absorbed. For better results, apply this mix daily.

5. Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, which are effective for skin disorders. For healing stretch marks, warm the olive oil slightly. Rub it gently on the affected area. With this, the blood circulation will improve and stretch marks will get reduced.

6. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is other easy treatment for stretch marks. The acid present in lemon juice helps in reducing stretch marks, acne, skin injuries, and scars. Take out juice from some lemons. Massage it gently for 10 minutes in a circular motion on the stretch marks. Clean the affected area with warm water.
You can also mix some lemon juice with cucumber juice. Apply this mix directly on the affected area.

7. Castor Oil

Castor oil is considered to be a healing treatment for skin problems, like moles, dark spots, wrinkles, pimples, and fine lines. How is it used to heal stretch marks? Well, you can apply castor oil directly on the stretch marks. Massage it in a circular motion for 15 minutes. After massaging, wrap the affected area with thin and clean cotton cloth. Now, apply some heat with the help of heating pad or hot water bottle. Continue the process for 30 minutes daily for one month to get best results.

8. Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is famous for its anti-wrinkling and anti-aging properties. It helps in enhancing the blood circulation, which reduces stretch marks. Massage the affected area with cocoa butter at least two times a day. Repeat the process for two months and notice the reduced scars.

Else, mix half cup of cocoa butter with one tablespoon of wheat germ oil, one teaspoon of tea kernel oil, two teaspoons of grated beeswax, and vitamin E oil. Heat the mix until the beeswax melts. Apply it on the stretch marks twice or thrice a day. The mixture can be stored in a sealed box in the refrigerator.

9. Alfalfa Leaves

Alfalfa leaves consists of amino acids, which are effective for maintaining proper health of the skin. It is rich in vitamin E, K, and proteins, which help in improving body tone. It has anti-fungal agents, which detoxifies the skin. Take some alfalfa powder and mix it with a few drops of chamomile oil to form a paste. Gently rub the paste on the affected area thrice a day.

10. Egg Whites

To get rid of stretch marks, egg whites are beneficial as they are rich in proteins and amino acid. Extract whites of two eggs. Whip it with the help of a fork. After washing the affected area with clean water, apply a thick layer of egg whites with the help of a brush. Let it dry completely and wash it off with cold water. After this, apply some olive oil to moisturize the skin. For two weeks, continue the process daily for better results.

11. Apricots

Take two-three apricots. Cut them and remove their seeds. Grind them to form a paste. Apply the paste directly on the stretch marks. Leave it for 20 minutes. Then, rinse it with lukewarm water. Follow the process for one month and see the promising results.

12. Lavender Oil, Almond Oil, And Chamomile Oil

Prepare a mixture of vitamin-rich oils by mixing two teaspoons of almond oil, half teaspoon of lavender oil and half teaspoon of chamomile oil. Stir the mixture well and apply it on the stretch marks.

13. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil owns anti-viral, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is effective for all types of skin problems. Take some tea tree oil and massage gently on the affected area.

14. Herbal Solution

Herbal solution is easy to prepare. It is actually a mixture of one tablespoon of wheat germ oil and one tablespoon of calendula oil. Apply this herbal mix on hips, breast, and abdomen to remove stretch marks.

15. Glycerine and Lemon

Lemon is rich in citrus acid. Put 1-2 drops of glycerine in lemon. Rub the lemon on the affected area gently. Repeat the process two times a day. It will not only reduce the stretch marks, but will also keep your skin moisturized.

16. Vitamin K

Vitamin K is helpful in preventing scars on dermis. Vitamin K is present in green vegetables, like cabbage, spring onions, pickled cucumber, etc. Make a salad of all these vegetables and consume it daily to get rid of stretch marks.

17. Physical Exercise

One must regularly do physical exercises, like abdominal crunches, sit-ups, swimming, etc., which tone the underlying muscles and remove the ugly stretch marks. Here are some exercises, which are beneficial to remove stretch marks:

• For Stretch Marks on Stomach : You are required to lie down flat on your back. Now, bend your knees keeping the feet flat on the floor. Keep your hands on the sides of your head. Now, lift your upper body somewhat off the floor, contracting your abs.
• For Stretch Marks on Thighs : Sit straight on the chair. Now, put your hands down to your sides, holding the chair. Now, swing your legs in up and down motion. This will help to firm your thighs.
• For Stretch Marks on Hips and Buttocks : Lie down flat on your back. Relax for a few minutes. Then, lift one leg creating a 90 degree angle. Lift it until you feel a pull on your buttocks. Try the same on the other leg. Slowly, increase your pace and strain on the hips, buttocks, and thighs.
• For Stretch Marks on Bottom : You are required to lie down facing the floor. Put your arms on the side. Lift your right leg up and then down. Repeat the same with left leg. Raise your leg at least 3-6 inches off the floor.

Note- For best results, practise 20 lifts for each exercise thrice a week.