stretch marks - #17994

I lost about 12 kg over the past 6 months, which I was really happy about at first. But now, I’m noticing these white and purple lines on my stomach, thighs, and even the sides of my arms. I didn’t really pay attention to them at first, but then I realized they’re stretch marks and they don’t seem to be going away. Some are faint, but others are pretty deep, and the ones on my thighs are actually itchy sometimes. I tried a few store creams, including one with cocoa butter and another with vitamin E, but honestly, I don’t see much of a difference. Someone told me that once stretch marks appear, they never completely go away, which is stressing me out. I’ve seen so many remedies online – coconut oil, aloe vera, lemon juice, and even rubbing raw potato on the skin? But I don’t know what actually works and what’s just random advice. I started looking into Ayurveda because I’ve read that it focuses more on healing from within rather than just applying things on the skin. Is there any Ayurvedic oil or herbal paste that actually helps reduce stretch marks? Also, do these marks mean that my skin is unhealthy or lacking something? Should I be eating certain foods to improve skin elasticity? One thing I also noticed is that my skin gets dry very fast, especially in winter. Could dry skin make stretch marks worse? And is there a way to prevent new ones from forming in case I lose or gain weight again? I just don’t want them to keep spreading or getting deeper. Would love to know if Ayurveda has a proper solution for stretch marks that actually works long-term and not just temporary creams that don’t do much. Also, how long does it take to see any improvement?