Homemade Body Scrub for Stretch Marks and Scars

This homemade body scrub for stretch marks and scars gently exfoliates your skin while the carrier oils and essential oils help to reduce the appearance of blemishes.  Use this on your body once or twice a week to promote healing.

Body Scrub for Stretch Marks

We all have different skin needs.  I have oily skin, but you may have combination skin or dry skin.

But one thing that almost all of us have are scars.

Our scars tell our story, but that doesn’t mean that we have to learn to love them.

I have a scar on my leg that I don’t like.  It’s rather large and ugly, so I don’t wear shorts when I go out in public.

I also have stretch marks from having babies.  My kids are totally worth it, but I would still like to fade the scars.

I formulated this sugar scrub for stretch marks to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.  I also posted a scar and stretch mark treatment over at Soap Deli News, and you can use both of them to promote better skin.

For more body scrub recipes, check out these posts:

• Honey Almond Body Scrub Recipe
• Warm Vanilla Sugar Scrub Recipe
• Oatmeal Cookie Sugar Scrub Recipe
• DIY Foot Scrub for Dead Skin
• Watermelon Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe
• Gingerbread Emulsified Sugar Scrub Recipe

Looking for more body scrub recipes?  This printable ebook has 30 body scrub recipes to try at home.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a type of scar.  They occur when the skin stretches or shrinks in a short period of time, such as during pregnancy or during weight loss or gain.

When the skin changes quickly, it can cause the elastin and collagen that give our skin support to rupture.  This causes stretch marks on the skin.

At first, stretch marks might be red, pink, or brown.  Over time, the color fades and they sink into your skin to be less noticeable.  

Like scars, stretch marks are permanent.  However, you can learn how to fade stretch marks naturally so they are less noticeable.

Can Stretch Marks Fade Away Completely?

No, unfortunately, nothing will get rid of scars and stretch marks completely.  There are, however, some ways to fade these blemishes, like using a sugar scrub for scars.

Can You Get Rid of Old Stretch Marks?

You will not be able to remove old stretch marks and scars completely, but you can sometimes get them to fade so they aren’t as noticeable.  

It’s best to use a body scrub for scars on new scars and stretch marks for best results.  

How Can I Remove Stretch Marks Naturally?

You can use a body scrub for stretch marks and a cream to help fade blemishes.  Look for ingredients and products that promote skin cell regeneration.  

I formulated this homemade body scrub for stretch marks with ingredients that promote skin health and collagen production.  

Here are some tips for using the best body scrub for stretch marks:

• It’s best to use a sugar scrub for scars on new stretch marks.  Old scars are much harder to fade.
• Massage creams, lotions, body scrub for scars into your skin.  The massaging action can encourage blood flow to the area and promote healing.
• Using a body scrub for stretch marks or a lotion takes time.  It can take weeks to see results.  Use a lotion twice a day and a body scrub for scars twice a week.

Again, when you learn how to fade stretch marks naturally, it won’t remove the mark completely.  If you want better results, talk to a dermatologist about a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, laser therapy, and other treatments.

Does Using Homemade Body Scrub Help With Stretch Marks?

Using a homemade body scrub for stretch marks can fade scars and blemishes.  The sugar works by exfoliating the top layer of dead skin cells.

This helps the new skin form and allows any creams or lotions that you use penetrate deeper into the skin to promote healing.

Does Brown Sugar Remove Scars?

While using brown sugar in a body scrub for scars won’t completely remove the blemish, the glycolic acid in the sugar can lighten the skin to help reduce the appearance of the scar.

How Often Should I Exfoliate My Stretch Marks?

You should use this homemade body scrub for stretch marks once a week for best results.  You can use it twice a week when the blemishes form.

Then follow with a scar and stretch mark cream after rinsing your skin.

Best Essential Oils for Homemade Body Scrub for Stretch Marks

I used helichrysum and lavender to make this sugar scrub for scars.  Here are some other essential oils that you can use:

• Frankincense essential oil can promote cellular regeneration to promote skin healing.
• Carrot seed essential oil is antiseptic and also high in antioxidants.  It’s also high in Vitamin A to promote collagen production.
• Myrrh essential oil is naturally anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants to promote skin cell regeneration.
• Geranium essential oil is naturally anti-inflammatory and can help strengthen the skin.
• Cedarwood essential oil can promote skin cell regeneration to reduce blemishes.
• Copaiba essential oil can naturally reduce inflammation.  It’s also naturally astringent to tighten the skin.
• Neroli essential oil is an expensive oil, but it is wonderful for promoting skin cell regeneration.
• Sandalwood essential oil is a natural antiseptic and astringent.  It is also anti-inflammatory.
• Lemon essential oil is high in Vitamin C to promote skin cell regeneration.

I get my essential oils from Simply Earth, Plant Therapy, or Revive.

If you want to create your own blend for a body scrub for stretch marks, use my printable essential oil blending factor worksheets.

You can also use my essential oil substitution chart if you need to change some oils.

Body Scrub For Stretch Marks Ingredients

I formulated this to be the best body scrub for stretch marks and scars by selecting ingredients that promote cellular turnover.  The amounts are listed in the recipe card below.

Brown Sugar - I used brown sugar for this homemade body scrub for stretch marks before it’s gentler than white sugar.  It has glycolic acid to exfoliate and lighten the skin to reduce the appearance of scars.  You can learn more about abrasives for body scrubs in my benefits of salt scrub vs sugar scrub post.

Moringa Oil - Moringa oil is a luxe oil for your skin.  It’s full of antioxidants, and it can boost blood flow to the area to promote healing.  It’s also a natural anti-inflammatory.  I also recommend coconut oil, tamanu oil, or rosehip oil to promote skin regeneration.  You can learn more about carrier oils and their benefits to choose the best one for your skin needs.

Vitamin E - Vitamin E oil is said to promote wound healing and repair scars, so it’s often used in a sugar scrub for stretch marks and scars.  

Lemon Juice - Lemon juice can help lighten the scars so they aren’t as noticeable.  Fresh lemon juice is best, but you can also use bottled lemon juice.

Helichrysum Essential Oil - Helichrysum is one of my favorite essential oils for skin.  It’s naturally anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant.  It’s said to protect your skin and promote cell regeneration.  It is also said to boost circulation and blood flow.  Learn more about helichrysum essential oil benefits for skin.  Helichrysum is a more expensive oil, but you can buy a blend like Bumps and Boo Boos, which I often use for skin.  

Lavender Essential Oil - Lavender essential oil is commonly used for the skin.  It’s naturally antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.

How to Make Body Scrub for Stretch Marks

Step #1

Place brown sugar in a small bowl.  Add moringa oil, vitamin E oil, and lemon juice.  Stir well.

Step #2

Add helichrysum and lavender essential oils.  Stir.

Step #3

Gently scrub scars or stretch marks with a circular motion.

Step #4

Let sit for for a few minutes before rinsing.

I have only used this scrub on the body.  Since it's made with brown sugar, you could probably use it on your face for acne scars or other scars.  If you have any irritation or discomfort at all, then rinse immediately.  

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Yield: 1 scrub

Author: Cari @ Everything Pretty

Estimated cost: $5

Homemade Body Scrub for Stretch Marks and Scars

prep time: 5 Mperform time: 6 Mtotal time: 11 M

How to make a DIY sugar scrub for stretch marks and scars.

materials:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon moringa oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 12 drops helichrysum essential oil
• 8 drops lavender essential oil

tools:

• Bowl
• Spoon

steps:

1. Place brown sugar in a small bowl. Add moringa oil, vitamin E oil, and lemon juice. Stir well.
2. Add helichrysum and lavender essential oils. Stir.
3. Gently scrub scars or stretch marks with a circular motion.
4. Let sit for for a few minutes before rinsing.

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