Believe it or not, there is a stretch mark removal cream you can easily make at home that can work as well as the most expensive stretch mark creams available in the market today . The effectiveness of a stretch mark cream is based solely on the ingredients and tho based on its brand or cost. The cream should contain natural and medical components that will be able to effectively moisturize the skin, stimulate cell regeneration, and increase the production of collagen. There is no doubt that you will find creams that contain all of these ingredients. But why would you want to spend hundreds of dollars on branded creams when you can make it yourself easily at home saving you hundreds of dollars a month.

I found this article with the recipe in eHow.com. The concoction worked wonders in making my skin look better so I wanted to share it with you.

What you will be needing.
– 1/4 cup cocoa butter
– 1 tbsp wheat germ oil
– 1 medium sized lemon
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1 tsp sesame oil
– 1 tsp apricot kernel oil
– 1 tsp vitamin E oil (or 2 capsules of vitamin E)
– 2 tsp beeswax beads
– 2 Capsules of Vitamin A
– Double Boiler

History shows that cocoa butter has been and still is the most popular moisturizer used in reducing stretch marks. Cocoa butter will help you rejuvinate your skin and will also assist in keeping your skin moisterized for a longer period of time.

Lemons, milk, and vitamin A {Vitamin A, milk and lemons} are natural sources of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which have been used for centuries in skin rejuvenation.

Sesame oil, germ oil, apricot kernel oil, and Vitamins E on the other hand contain retinol and other essential oil substances that help increase the production of collagen.

Preparation Instructions.

Combine and mix all the ingredients mentioned above and pour the mixture on the top part of the double boiler. Fill the bottom part with water and leave it to boil on a stovetop over medium heat.

Wait for the water to boil. After it is boiling, stir the mixture gently until the beeswax and cocoa butter are melted completely. This may take between 5 and 8 minutes to complete.

Turn off the heat and remove the boiler from the stove. Continue mixing the cream until it has cooled down. Use a jar with tight lid when tranferring the mixture. Wait until the mixture on the jar has completely cooled before putting the lid back on the jar.

This recipe will give you about 4 ounces of homemade stretch mark removal cream. This will last you about 1 month depending on the extent of the skin area you will need to apply the concoction to.

How to apply the cream.

This stretch mark removal cream should be used sparingly. Too much of the cream will clog the pores which will cause more harm than good. Dab a little amount in the whole affected area with your fingers and massage the area in a circular motion. Do this at least 3 times a day and try to make it a daily regimen. Be consistent in applying the cream and do not miss a day, doing so will set you back considerably. With consistent use, you may be able to notice a considerable improvement in your skin within just a couple of days.

This stretch mark removal cream you have just concocted can do wonders to new or shallow scars. The improvement of your skin will show in just a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, for deep and old scars, there are no creams that will be able to eliminate them totally but the cream you have concocted will reduce its appearance and moisturize your skin to prevent more stretch marks to appear.