How Helichrysum Can Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

Helichrysum italicum (sometimes mispelled as Helychrisum) is found in Corsica. Other names for it include Italian Everlastings or Immortelle. This plant can grow up to 60 cm (24 in). The extract from this evergeen herb is used as an essential oil. It contains potent skin regenerative properties. Its color is from pale yellow to red. It smells like honey with a delicate tea-like undertone.

Helichrysum italicum has many varieties. Serotinum is the only one that has shown its effectiveness in treating scar tissue, and stretch marks.

Usually helichrysum is combined with unsaturated fatty acids such as rose hip seed oil to give a more effective treatment for scars and stretch marks. Studies show that this combination not only reduces the appearance of stretch marks or striae gravidarum from pregnancy, weight gain and muscle gain but also acne scars.
How Does Helichrysum italicum Work?

When the tissue is damaged, it needs to be regenerated. Moreover, stretch marks settle deep within the skin. This essential oil can penetrate into the cell membrane so fast that it encourages the damaged tissue to regenerate. At the same time, it nourishes the skin and improves the elasticity of the tissue. This leaves you with less visible of stretch marks.

Comparison Of Helichrysum With Other Herbs

It contains more anti-inflammatory than German Chamomile.

It promotes more regeneration of tissue than Lavender.

It forms cicatrix (formation of scar after the healing of the injured tissue) faster than than Frankincense.

Other Information On Helichrysum

It is used in skin care products for sensitive and inflamed skin.

Essential oils such as Helichrysum penetrate deeper into the cell than creams.

It can prevent the stretch marks from developing in the first place.

You should be able to see noticeable changes on the stretch marks within 3 months.

When You Should Not Use Helichrysum

You may be allergic to this oil. Therefore, if this is your first time using it, apply the oil on the inside of your elbow with a bandage. If your skin react adversely to it within 24 hours, then avoid using this Helichrysum.

You should not use this oil if you are expecting a child.

Consult with your doctor first if you are diagnosed with neurological disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, and epilepsy.

If you are taking any prescribed medications or homeopathic remedies, you should avoid it.

Do not apply it on open wounds and rashes.

Never apply undiluted essential oil directly on the skin.