The last time you checked, stretch marks weren’t in fashion – but what options do you have when they form on your once flawless skin? One popular answer is to seek out cocoa butter, a common remedy used by supermodels and housewives alike for decades. But what is the relationship between cocoa butter and stretch marks, and is it really a good solution for you? Read on for more information.
Sometimes, there’s nothing you can do about stretch marks. You can moisturize your skin every day, keep yourself fit and well-toned, drink a ton of water – and you still have a high risk of getting stretch marks when you are pregnant. Your body is simply not used to the stretching required to accommodate a whole other person existing inside of you. And, once they are there, they may never go away one hundred percent. But, that doesn’t mean you should just give up. Instead, you can look for methods that help limit the damage of stretch marks and help them fade away faster. This is where cocoa butter comes into play.
The cocoa butter sinks deep into your skin, providing much-needed moisture and helping it regenerate quickly, so that the dead cells can fall away (exfoliating regularly in your shower can also help speed up this part of the process) and new ones can take its place. The result is a scar that is rapidly fading, becoming less visible to the naked eye. The results have been talked about in a variety of scientific studies and journals, but the real evidence may be found in the hoards of women who have been using cocoa butter to treat their stretch marks for decades and decades. Also note that it is relatively inexpensive to buy. Is it a perfect solution? No. But it’s a solid one.
When using cocoa butter, the process is very basic. You simply apply the butter and massage it into your skin. It is no miracle cure, so you have to use it a lot if you want to see real results. Try to do at least three applications a day. One way to make this part of an easy routine is to apply the cocoa butter when you wake up in the morning and right before you go to bed. Toss an extra application in somewhere in the day and you are set.
Don’t expect any miracle cures. It has been used for many years, but if it was an end-all solution, there would be no further search for the perfect answer to stretch mark removal. Instead, be realistic and expect improved skin, not flawless skin