recommendations to reduce stretch marks

KylieTanya · December 2014

Hi all,
Hubby just suggested that I might want to start using extra moisturiser on my tummy to prevent or reduce stretchmarks (this is my first but but his 5th so he does have some knowledge)... What do you all recommend?
I am a bigger than average Mum-to-be so not too sure,whether this will mean I'm more prone to stretchmarks or not but would appreciate any suggestions (not that I'm expecting to ever wear a bikini in public again, I past that cutoff point 10 years ago)..
TIA
Kylie

charlie+7 · December 2014

I've used bio oil in the past to reduce the appearance of stretch marks on my boobs and saw a great improvement. It's my 1st pregnancy and I'll be using bio oil daily to try and prevent them from appearing.

thiscoffeechick · December 2014

Hello. We have had a ton of threads on stretch marks already. If you use the search bar, you will find some good info. Good luck!!

SewSewBlessed · December 2014

I've heard that stretch marks are hit or miss & there's not much you can do to prevent them. I didn't do anything preventative during my previous 2 pregnancies.

jlbaker08 · December 2014

People won't like this but, there is absolutely nothing you can put on your skin that will prevent stretch marks. The lotions and oils only moisturize the top layers on the skin but stretch marks are caused by an inability of the much deeper connective tissue to keep up with the rate of growth and it loses elasticity.

Sorry, you'll get them or you won't... It's about how fast your bump grows and genetics, period.

bumpuser8571475 · December 2014

Yea stretch marks happen wayyy down deep in your skin, so applying lotion or cream isn't going to do anything. You are either going to get them or you won't, regardless of what you put on. But lotion, oil, or cream is still good to use because your skin will probably get dry and itchy.