DIY lavender body oil for stretch marks

Stretch marks are totally normal, we all have them, but it is true that when they appear they might become annoying, itchy and it may even hurt. This DIY lavender body oil will help you soothe your skin. 

Stretch marks are essentially scars, men and women can have them equally and they can be caused by the natural process of growing, weight fluctuations or simply because some people are more prone to having stretch marks. 

There are some things you can do to prevent stretch marks from appearing such as maintaining your skin hydrated and using the right products. This recipe contains rosehip oil, which has antioxidant properties and helps the skin produce collagen and recover its elasticity. This body oil also features lavender oil. This essential oil not only has a beautiful scent, but it also boasts anti-inflammatory properties and it is perfect to soothe itchy skin –exactly what is those who have stretch marks need. 

DIY lavender body oil for stretch marks 

Ingredients:

• 4 drops sweet orange essential oil
• 4 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
• 30 ml rosehip oil 

Method:

Blend all the oils in an amber bottle, shake it well to mix all the ingredients.

To use the body oil make sure to apply it to damp skin after you've exfoliated the area –you can try dry brushing, then have a warm shower and apply the body oil to your skin. This way your skin will absorb all the good properties of your body oil blend.

Try working in small batches, so you are able to see how your skin reacts to the body oil and you can adjust the recipe.