I just started my second trimester and I'm using BioOil twice a day. I like that it's not too oily/greasy, but it is pretty expensive. Any other product recommendations?
P.S. If you believe stretch marks are genetic/below the skin/I'm just doomed and there's no point in products, no need to comment, this isn't the board for you
Re: Stretch Mark Product Recommendations??
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If you have the money spend it on whatever you want! Or save it all and get lazer therapy ASAP after the baby is born if you end up with strech marks that bother you. Lazer therapy is most effective while they are still red/purple.
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https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/23andme-reveals-genetics-behind-stretch-marks/
But.....Me being me I used it maybe five times the whole pregnancy and I got zero stretch marks. The lotions may help hydrate but will not prevent stretch marks!
I think all those special pregnancy lotions are marketing scams.
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I was nervous with my first pregnancy bc I assumed I would also get them pretty bad on my belly. I went to my dermatologist for suggestions. And I was told: Use any cream you like that contains Vitamin E. It will help reduce the appearance of the stretch marks. However, there is NOTHING you can do to prevent them, as the are 100% genetic.
That being said, I gained a whopping (not proud) 75 lbs with that baby and not a single stretch mark on my belly.
Ps... This pregnancy I'm less focused on stetch marks and more focused on not eating donuts for four