Favorite moisturizer/ stretch mark cream

lishaell · February 2015

My last pregnancy I just used cocoa butter and really liked it, but this pregnancy my skin has been so irritable and sensitive. I have been using the cocoa butter but am thinking maybe the lotion is what is irritating my skin and causing rashes, so I am wanting something else to try. What are you guys using? Has anyone else been dealing with sensitive skin and rashes?

blitzy23 · February 2015

If you search this, you will find tons of answers! I'm all about sticking with the good stuff-coconut oil.

lishaell · February 2015

I have tried the coconut oil too. I don't mind it but my skin still feels itchy and not really moisturized. How often do you use it? @blitzy23‌

catsNbooks · February 2015

Earth Mama Angle Baby makes one that's so nontoxic it's edible! Plus, my skin is silky smooth and no sign of marks.

sassymama15 · February 2015

While creams and such are wonderful the only way to prevent stretch marks is to have awesome genetics. No matter what you put on them if you are going to get them you are stuck with them.

angeladevito · February 2015

Organic coconut oil 2-3 times a day 30 weeks no stretch marks yet!

nolababybaby · February 2015

The l'Occitane Shea Butter has been a god send for me. There's no fragrance, it's organic, and it's alcohol free - a lot of moisturizers have alcohol which seems to defeat the purpose.
I started getting white stretch mark-beginnings, but they faded and I haven't gotten any more since using this stuff. And EVERY woman in my family got stretch marks, so I'm not sure I believe the genetics thing. I think you can have the potential in your genes but still do something about it - just like wrinkles

mjgalesloot · February 2015

I have been using Canadian emu oil and have had no dryness, marks or issues so far.

katlarissa · February 2015

nolababybaby said:
The l'Occitane Shea Butter has been a god send for me. There's no fragrance, it's organic, and it's alcohol free - a lot of moisturizers have alcohol which seems to defeat the purpose.
I started getting white stretch mark-beginnings, but they faded and I haven't gotten any more since using this stuff. And EVERY woman in my family got stretch marks, so I'm not sure I believe the genetics thing. I think you can have the potential in your genes but still do something about it - just like wrinkles

I second this. It's a little expensive, but it lasts a long time, and so far I haven't gotten any stretch marks on my tummy. (29 weeks.) I didn't use it religiously on my breasts, and I did get a few there, but when I started using the L'Occitane shea butter every single day on them, I stopped getting them. Stretch marks do run in my family, so I believe that I'm genetically predisposed to get them, but I'm trying my best not to!

Brieb33 · February 2015

Organic coconut oil!! It's wonderful for so many things, also a good lubricant!!!

MrsS728 · February 2015

I received homemade bath soaps as a Christmas gift this year and they are the only thing that is working for my skin.

Slpst5 · February 2015

Just got the Nivea in shower body lotion and I'm loving it! I feel like it's a lot quicker in the morning and I avoid being itchy all day. I tried several lotions/oils since getting pregnant but most wore off by midday.

EaMplus1 · February 2015

As PP said the Nivea shower lotion is awesome and saves a ton of time for me on busy mornings.

MyBell524 · February 2015

Ok so this is going to sound INSANE, but I've had 2 separate little old ladies now (one including my gma in law) tell me the secret to no stretch marks or even getting rid of stretch marks is animal lard!! Lol. I'm too weird about rubbing fat on my fat to give it a try, but they both swore up and down by it.

MusicGirl630 · February 2015

I use an oil called Mama's Gold. I don't know if it will help with stretch marks in the end, but it's very moisturizing and smells nice. My skin is never itchy or dry. I haven't seem any stretch marks yet, although I am only 29 weeks along.

Edited because autocorrect.

khaleesi123 · February 2015

I've been using 2 because I got given them for Christmas one is GAIA body butter and the other is bio oil but I've started using the bio oil more because it feels like the skin absorbs it more (if that makes sense) so I feel like it gets deeper in the skin. Also a trick I was told by a couple if older ladies is when your skin gets itchy don't scratch it just pinch it as scratching damages the skin.. Not sure how legit that is but they have no stretch marks. We all know it's genetics but it's nice to hear there are possibly other tricks we can try

jcaffari · February 2015

Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly
butter is AMAZING! It's the only thing that hasn't irritated me! You can buy it at target!

lmerritt49903 · February 2015

I second the Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter! I love it!

marthaudani · February 2015

I just use Palmer's cocoa butter. I love it and it smells like tropical heaven.

Clairbear92 · February 2015

I mix the pink baby lotion with preotrolluem jelly and vitamin e. Have not developed any more stretch marks and the ones I got before using it have diminished.

Shaikha+Ali · February 2015

Olive oil

danidarlin · February 2015

bio oil & coconut oil have saved my life! helps sooo much w the itching.

usapilar · February 2015

I have terrible genetics and still have 2 months to go but I absolutely love the c booth body oil I paid 9,00 at ulta and it last a while!!! I rub it religiously all over in the shower and it leaves my skin silky and smooth. I haven't gotten any stretch marks and I have no itchy skin or anything!!! Like I said I have a little ways to go but so far so good!!! In addition I use their body butter and body lotion during the day just to keep my skin moisten!

daniella0625 · February 2015

Huile Tonic oil, by Clarins. I swear the stretch marks I have in my belly are already looking lighter after a week.

backwoodsbarbie2k15 · February 2015

Ive used half of what has been listed on this post so far.... And i still have a million and continuing to get more. Fabulous genetics is the best way to avoid them (;

biancaahenry · February 2015

After a shower, I put lemon oil..(but you can use ANY OIL) on damp skin. Pat dry and then I put a shea butter and vitamin E combo on the areas I need it... boobs, tummy, lower back, hips, inner thighs and behind the knees!!!