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Organic moisturizer to prevent stretch marks?

aciaacia member
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I want to start using some kind of moisturizer/body butter in an attempt to prevent stretch marks as my belly grows, but I hate the idea of rubbing some kind of synthetic product (or anything with pthalates, preservatives, chemicals, etc.) on my body. Has anyone used any good certified organic products that moisturize the skin well, or help prevent stretch marks? I've seen some organic oils, but they seem like they'd be too, well, oily!

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  • sandollarsandollar
    Belli Skincare looks great, I think they have a moisturizer as well as a belly oil. :)
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  • TheFannins729TheFannins729 member
    just an fyi, stretch marks are genetic.  you can't prevent them.
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  • Donny-stfuDonny-stfu

    imageTheFannins729:
    just an fyi, stretch marks are genetic.  you can't prevent them.

    I gave up trying to explain this to people a LONG time ago.

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  • TheFannins729TheFannins729 member
    imagesesa:

    imageTheFannins729:
    just an fyi, stretch marks are genetic.  you can't prevent them.

    I gave up trying to explain this to people a LONG time ago.

    I was hoping the good karma would be pleasing to the labor gods and I'd have this baby!  lol

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  • Abc123Abc123

    imageTheFannins729:
    just an fyi, stretch marks are genetic.  you can't prevent them.

    I clicked on this to say the same thing.

    So ditto TheFannins!

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  • BetchySproutBetchySprout member
    You can't prevent them but a good oil will help with the itch later on. I used Belli oil and it was very soothing. And I still got stretch marks since it is genetic.
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  • EMMBEMMB

    imageTheFannins729:
    just an fyi, stretch marks are genetic.  you can't prevent them.

    Took the words right out of my mouth.

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  • aciaacia member

    From what I understood, I thought there was a genetic tendency as to whether or not you get stretch marks (i.e. you can be genetically or biologically predisposed to be more likely to get stretch marks). Just like many genetic predispositions, there are other factors that can affect how likely it is that this predisposition will come to fruition (like how quickly you gain weight, how much weight you gain, whether you're having multiples, your skin elasticity, etc.).

     I realize that I can't 100% prevent stretch marks (I already have some just from going through puberty!), but I want to do everything I can to minimize them during pregnancy. I guess my title should have been "Organic moisturizer to minimize stretch marks." I know that one of the things that can help is keeping skin well hydrated and moisturized. So that's why I'm wondering about the best organic moisturzers or oils out there. Sorry for not being more specific in my thread title :-)

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    imageacia:

    From what I understood, I thought there was a genetic tendency as to whether or not you get stretch marks (i.e. you can be genetically or biologically predisposed to be more likely to get stretch marks). Just like many genetic predispositions, there are other factors that can affect how likely it is that this predisposition will come to fruition (like how quickly you gain weight, how much weight you gain, whether you're having multiples, your skin elasticity, etc.).

     I realize that I can't 100% prevent stretch marks (I already have some just from going through puberty!), but I want to do everything I can to minimize them during pregnancy. I guess my title should have been "Organic moisturizer to minimize stretch marks." I know that one of the things that can help is keeping skin well hydrated and moisturized. So that's why I'm wondering about the best organic moisturzers or oils out there. Sorry for not being more specific in my thread title :-)

    It won't minimize them either.  If you're going to get stretch marks you'll either have stretch marks on very very moisturized skin, or on drier skin.  The benefit to moisturizing is that it won't be so dry that it itches. 

    BTW its not just if your mother had stretch marks, it also has to do with your fathers side of the family.  I hate to say it but since you got stretch marks from puberty it's pretty likely you will get them during this time since the changes that are happening will happen quickly. 

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  • LorettaMGLorettaMG

    If you are looking to soothe the skin, and relieve itch I recommend any natural moisturizer made with goat's milk.

    Goat Boy Soaps (in Milford, CT) is a small family owned company that came up with products for their son, who was allergic to EVERYTHING. I met them at a Green Earth Fair, and their products are the DIE for. I use their fragrance free hand/body lotion ($8) and their Red Clover Tea Soap. Mmm....

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  • TexasmommyTexasmommy
    imageacia:

    From what I understood, I thought there was a genetic tendency as to whether or not you get stretch marks (i.e. you can be genetically or biologically predisposed to be more likely to get stretch marks). Just like many genetic predispositions, there are other factors that can affect how likely it is that this predisposition will come to fruition (like how quickly you gain weight, how much weight you gain, whether you're having multiples, your skin elasticity, etc.).

     I realize that I can't 100% prevent stretch marks (I already have some just from going through puberty!), but I want to do everything I can to minimize them during pregnancy. I guess my title should have been "Organic moisturizer to minimize stretch marks." I know that one of the things that can help is keeping skin well hydrated and moisturized. So that's why I'm wondering about the best organic moisturzers or oils out there. Sorry for not being more specific in my thread title :-)

    You are absolutely right!  If it was one of those "you get them or you don't" then there wouldn't be people who don't get them with one pregnancy and get them with another.  There are things you can do to help avoid them.  I would drink a lot of water.  I drank my weight in oz when I was PG with DS and I am doing that now.  I'd also use a baby oil, which I'm sure there's an organic kind, and use aloe.  That's what worked for me and everyone in my family got stretchmarks and I somehow didn't.  I am really praying I don't get them this time either :) 

    I put the oil on at night with a big Tshirt or if I was hanging out around the house in a Tshirt.  I only rotated a few though becuase they do stain from the oil.  I put it on my belly, boobs,butt and thighs.  Oh, and I know a girl who did a similar mix and she didn't put it on the backs of her thighs and that's the only place she got the marks.  GL!!!! 

     

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  • OatmealCookieOatmealCookie

    If your skin is moisturized daily, regardless if you are using "stretch mark" stuff or plain body lotion , the extra moisture you are applying to your skin helps condition the skin and allowing it to cope better with the stretch marks and possibly minimize them.

    If a woman has dry unmoisturized skin and it starts to stretch vs. a woman with moisturized skin (saying these woman are absolute clones)...who do you think will have a worse time with the stretch marks?

    No, I am not saying it cures them, or prevents them, but i really believe daily use of moisturizer helps.....whether it is your face with wrinkles or your belly with stretch marks. I wouldnt see why anyone would not want to condition their skin daily, especially with something Organic!   :)

    I use all Organic products and bought Burt's Bees ..I think its called Mama Bee. Goes on greasy, dries powdery soft feeling. I love it.

    GL!

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