Turmeric has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is full of antioxidants. Ayurvedic practitioners use turmeric to cleanse the body. It is used to treat infection, jaundice, fever, arthritis and digestive conditions. The herb form of turmeric has also been used to treat liver conditions and to prevent tumors and lower your "bad" cholesterol. Curcumin the chemical found in turmeric which is antioxidant in nature helps combat stretch marks and acne marks. When mixed with oil, yogurt or curd, turmeric can help reduce stretch marks.

Apply a mixture of besan (gram flour) and turmeric powder with yogurt, raw milk or water on the stretch marks twice a day. You can also crush fresh turmeric into small chunks, mix it with water, apply it to stretch marks in the morning and at night, and continue this regimen until the marks fade away.