2nd Trimester
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Bio Oil VS Palmers Cocoa Butter
I'm trying to decide which one to get or both. I didn't get stretch marks with my first and used cocoa butter. But I've heard Bio oil might be better.
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Re: Bio Oil VS Palmers Cocoa Butter
It's genetics.. lotions or oils really don't help that much.
That being said I'm using bio oil for comfort reasons (itchy) and to just help my skin be healthy and ready to stretch!
Thanks! That is sort of what I was looking for. I know its mostly genetics. I'm trying to drink lots of water, be healthy, and use something that will 'help'.
I've heard Bio oil is better for after you have the baby and cocoa butter for before. But I wanted to hear what others thought.
Not sure if you look into the toxicity ratings of your lotions/sunscreens but bio oil is 7.5 out of 10 on the toxicity rating. Definitely not something I want to rub all over my largest organ.
https://blog.healthy.co.nz/why-i-dont-stock-bio-oil/
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I'm also planning (and have started) using vitamin e oil. I've read so many things that say cocoa butter does nothing. It may be useless anyway - but for a few bucks I figure it's worth a try.
That being said I am a little nervous about toxicity. I know that you are not supposed to take topical vitamin A (although there is no proof that that is an issue). Not sure if that applies to vitamin e too.
Over 50% of my body is covered in major scarring from 2nd and 3rd degree burns, and also worked on a burn unit so I can relay the information every plastic surgeon I have ever met has told me. You can go out and spend large amounts of money on a product, but what really is making the difference is adding the moisture to your skin, and the massage that goes with it. I've had surgeons recommend olive oil.
Adding any moisturizer to your skin and working it in helps increase the elasticity, and even if you do get stretch marks, the process of massaging them helps push blood flow away from them and decreases the amount of scar tissue that will be built up, as well as helps them fade quicker.
Agreed!
I do like Earth Mamma products (off the subject, but they have a great morning sickness tea that I recommend too.) I also use Cocoa Butter, but like everyone pretty much has said, it's mainly genetic. I use it to soothe the itch and moisturize.