Belly Oils/Lotions

Daisy525

Forgive me if someone recently asked this but I was wondering if anyone swears by a certain lotion/creams/oils for their bump? I already have some stretch marks on my sides from gaining/losing weight and I really don't want any more! Can anyone rec.a good lotion/cream/oil that helps with the itch and stretch marks? TIA

thenewgreenacres

Don't waste your money.

They're genetic - you either get them or you don't.

browneyes_24b

There aren't any lotions or cremes that will prevent stretch marks.  I use Burt's Bee's Belly Butter to relieve itchiness.  Sorry, if there was something to prevent stretch marks that would be a godsend.

MidwestTexan

I have no stretchmarks and I use just regular Vaseline intensive care lotion on my belly once or twice a week to ward off dry skin.

mrsekins

I use a cheap brand (suave or jergens ?) of lotion that says it has vitamin E.  Don't know if it works, but I haven't got stretch marks on the belly yet.

DonnysBride09

just an FYI... i know you dont want any more.. but you cant stop them. if theyre coming then theyre coming.. you can make them lighter tho and less itchy. i use burts bees tummy butter, because i hate the smell of coca butter. its really helped. im only now getting a few at 30+weeks.

also, see if you mom had them, ive read in numerous places that they are heritary.

ivs112

Nothing prevents stretch marks. Lotions will only help with the itching that accompanies them. On that note, I love Banana Boat After Sun Lotion. It really helps with the itching and smells like summer.

Daisy525

shawnakress:

just an FYI... i know you dont want any more.. but you cant stop them. if theyre coming then theyre coming.. you can make them lighter tho and less itchy. i use burts bees tummy butter, because i hate the smell of coca butter. its really helped. im only now getting a few at 30+weeks.

also, see if you mom had them, ive read in numerous places that they are heritary.

 

Sorry, that's what I meant....I don't want the ones I have to get any worse...and goodness does the belly itch!!!

ajgreez

I went to Whole Foods to see what kind of potions they had for stretch marks.  The guy working there said not to bother with the fancy stuff, and use regular oil.  So I bought some Almond oil (his recommendation) and have been using that on my boobs and belly every morning when I get out of the shower.  Even if there really isn't anything I can do to avoid the inevitable stretch marks, at least I feel like I'm doing something to try to keep them at bay.

atlbride23

Don't think it would help with stretch marks, but I use Mother's Special Blend oil from Whole Foods on the itchy belly. (and it smells good).  Or just Cocoa Butter. 

DonnysBride09

Daisy525:

shawnakress:

just an FYI... i know you dont want any more.. but you cant stop them. if theyre coming then theyre coming.. you can make them lighter tho and less itchy. i use burts bees tummy butter, because i hate the smell of coca butter. its really helped. im only now getting a few at 30+weeks.

also, see if you mom had them, ive read in numerous places that they are heritary.

Sorry, that's what I meant....I don't want the ones I have to get any worse...and goodness does the belly itch!!!

i hear ya, i have some on my hips/sides from weight gain/loss previously. and they are getting worse for sure. but i still apply the burts bees. i really like it. i use it every night, cause its really thick.

Ivana_Stolichnaya

I use the Eucerin calming lotion for the itchies...not for stretch marks.

https://www.eucerinus.com/products/hb_calming.html

jms08

ok while i was also a firm believer in oils/lotions not preventing stretchies, i started using bio-oil months ago, and where ididnt use it (right on the outsides of my breasts under my arms) i started getting some. now, im not saying it works to prevent or anything, but i swear by it and use it all day long..

?https://www.bio-oil.com/?

HerHighness

I just use my regular lotions and slop myself silly after every shower (and sometimes before bed). I like the super smelly stuff

Im using body shop body butter, biolage hydrating body balm, bath and body works/victoria secret tubes (not the runnier formulas in the bottles)

ohh and philosophy body butters

yellowtulips80

i have been using bath and body works body butter. 

cherrykat

A friend got me Clarins Oil as a gift... said it's the #1 selling oil for pregnancy at Nordstrom.  So far, so good.. but it's still way early.  The reviews online gives it positive marks.