Coconut oil

ed16564 · June 2014

Does anyone have any idea if this will work to prevent stretch marks (okay- let me rephrase- to make stretch marks less intense- I think they're not really avoidable). I've heard you can use it on babies to help with newborn rashes and it helps keep nipples from cracking when bf- but wasn't sure on prenatal. I hate normal lotions bc I always feel oily- but I would consider trying coconut oil.

crystaldh · June 2014

I'm a FTM, but I'm trying Bio-Oil, which doesn't leave a greasy coat. I'm sure coconut oil would help too. The idea is that by hydrating the skin you make your cells more flexible, but it also depends on your genetics, how much weight you gain and how fast, and if you're having a singleton or multiples.

ed16564 · June 2014

Thanks ladies!!!

Jack&Jill86 · June 2014

I am a huge fan of coconut oil used for anything - yes I rub it on my belly and pretty much everywhere else. I also do a homemade lotion that is coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and olive oil but it is a little oily for sure

AnnieRoo13 · June 2014

I think I'm screwed in the stretch marks department because I'm fairly susceptible to them and my mom had them all over her stomach from being pregnant. BUT this hasn't stopped me from rubbing coconut oil all over my boobs and belly. I figure it can't hurt and if nothing else it will prevent me from being super itchy as the skin stretches. I don't hold out much hope for it preventing stretch marks, but you never know!

nicnac817 · June 2014

There are lots of great uses for coconut oil. Look up "pulling with coconut oil". I say give it a whirl!

mamatohne · June 2014

You can buy coconut oil in a tub at Costco for about 20$ WAY better than buying it at a health food store or something. I use a lot of essential oils and coconut oil helps to dilute strong ones like peppermint. I use it almost daily for multiple reasons.

morrkim · June 2014

I just started using it. We got some for dd, because she keeps getting staff infections. Someone suggested putting it all over to try and prevent them from coming back. Since I was putting it on her I decided to try and put it on myself for stretch marks. I got them horribly with dd and this time I am expecting twins so I am expecting them to get a lot worse.

Jpinky9 · June 2014

I was curious about this too! Does anyone know if it can be purchased at Walmart or regular drug stores? Or is it something that needs to be purchased at a specialty store or Costco?

mander82 · June 2014

Would it just be in the grocery section, by the vegetable oil and such ?

I have Bio Oil right now, but its almost empty already.....ha ha

AnnieRoo13 · June 2014

mander82 said:

Would it just be in the grocery section, by the vegetable oil and such ?

I have Bio Oil right now, but its almost empty already.....ha ha

I purchase it at my regular grocery store, but in the organic section. Make sure you get organic virgin coconut oil as the other stuff can be processed or have other crap in it and I wouldn't want to slather that all over my body personally.

PandaCon · June 2014

I also use coconut oil often. I also will eat it off a spoon if its a good brand (good fat source)!

I've been using coconut oil for:

Diaper Rash

Lotion (Me and DS)

Diluting Essential Oils

In Smoothies

In my Coffee

Sunscreen

Cooking

I use it multiple times a day!

My favorite brand is Nutiva. (Amazon or in bulk with friends) Good stuff. I always buy organic but Nutiva is the only brand that I will actually eat. It has a slight coconut taste/smell. Some brands come off more waxy if that make sense.

Edit: add more info and spelling!

highbornhunter · June 2014

I think it could work as well as anything else. I don't see why not. I've been using Breast & Belly Balm from a local herbalist. she has an online store. It's a little pricey but I like supporting her shop and the stuff has a nice smell to it.

Herbs from the Labyrinth - If you want to check out her stuff, she has a lot of neat products. Including "Monster Be Gone" spray for your kids' room :-)

mamameg11 · June 2014

I tried all kinds of oils and creams for stretch marks and I still got stretch marks from my pregnancies. I'm going the coconut oil route this time bc I already use it as a moisturizer and its not as pricey as the creams and oils that didn't work in the past. I figure I'm doomed to get them anyways, hopefully it helps a little and if not, at least I get to smell like a coconut macaroon after using it!

Sarahbeth612 · June 2014

I got stretch marks at the VERY end with DD, you know that point when you don't think you can get any bigger. And then you do.

But I love coconut oil, I keep some in the kitchen and in the bathroom. I bought mine at Target where all the other cooking oils and such are, and it is organic.

ShelleyElla22 · June 2014

I don't have any experience with coconut oil but I have used Mustela stretch mark cream in all of my pregnancies and haven't gotten a single stretch mark ( my mom is covered so I would think I'm genetically disposed to get them). I have also had my 2 sisters and 2 sister in laws use it for a combined 7 pregnancies and none of them got stretch marks either.

whoaitsnikki · June 2014

I take a coconut oil bath once a week and sometimes use that or almond oil in place of lotion. I think it's worth a shot!

ed16564 · June 2014

Thanks for all the info ladies. You guys are the best. *blows glitter and rainbows*

silverwings72 · June 2014

kyliedaniellexx said:
It tastes amazing and smells heavenly... an excuse to have it in the house? Yes please.

I already have strech marks on my sides, hips, arms, boobs... I gained a ton of weight in a short time frame when I was 19. So I'm not overly concerned since the ones I have don't really bother me. They did when I was bigger but since I lost all the weight, not so much.

Kat Williams said it best I think...
"We don't have no time to worry bout no shit like stretch marks... They came from either one of two things. Either you was big & got small, or you were small & got big ! Either way we fuckin... Either Waaay!"

Love it! So true. Stretch marks are more of woman's issues/obsession.

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