Ladies, you are beautiful. The best thing I can recommend for you is to accept and care for your stretch marks as they tell the story of your journey whether it’s about becoming a mom, gaining and losing weight, and just struggling with body image. Self love is the best I can preach. To take care of your stretch marks, I recommend using body butter or body oils especially if they are infused with skin repairing herbs. Meet the three best herbs you should seek in body butters or body oils to love and care for your journey marks.
Comfrey helps moisturize and soothe dry irritated skin, promotes rapid skin-cell growth, contributes to skin renewal, protects against bacteria and other microorganisms, reduces inflammation and helps to keep skin healthy.
Plantain is used to treat skin disorders and defects such as wrinkles, skin allergies, and acne, and can reduce scarring as a result. It is also known as nature’s bandaid because of it’s quick skin repairing properties! If you are on a nature walk and cut yourself or get stung by a bee or mosquito, grab a plantain leaf and make a poultice by either chewing it or breaking it apart with your fingers and apply it to the effected area for immediate relief!! (google what it looks like, this may come in handy). Plantain is a weed that can be found in everyone’s backyard. It’s very useful! This is why I make sure to always include it in our salves and body butters!
Calendula-infused oil also known as liquid gold is another favorite herb for stretch marks and really so many other skin conditions as it encourages skin cell turnover, thereby reducing scar tissue. It’s compatible with even very sensitive skin types.
You are beautiful, just the way you are.
Much love,
Ruba