Best Lotion for Stretch Marks

cajunbradley · May 2015

Hey ladies! What lotion do yall use to prevent stretch marks? I've been wanting to try the "Momma Bee" lotion from Burt's Bee's, but it's hard to find!

allessandra511 · May 2015

I used Palmer's cocoa butter lotion and I still got stretch marks. And I used it religiously. From what I have read/seen since my first pregnancy, it is more genetics than anything. My friend is like 37 weeks and she has no stretch marks at all. She hasn't used any lotion whatsoever. But I have heard great things about Bio-Oil after the fact for minimizing the look if you do get them. Good luck!

Beccas387 · May 2015

I use mamma bee! I got it on amazon because I heard good things!

nsaid4u · May 2015

Coconut oil. I find lotions ultimately make the skin more dry over time.

alf0318 · May 2015

I didn't care for mama bee, I didn't like the way it smelled, I like cocoa butter, or any body butter, I got some bio oil, but it smells terrible!

loveleighmami · May 2015

Mustela

michellelynn6 · May 2015

I use a combination of Burt's Bee's Mama Butter and Tummy Honey Butter (both can be bought for around $10 on Amazon--much easier than searching in stores!) I use Burt's in the morning, along with my normal B&BW lotion, and then Tummy Honey Butter in the evening as it is rather greasy. I have horrible stretch marks on my breasts already before I started using lotion, so I'm hoping to prevent any on my belly and back (and thighs and more...)

LydiaPick · May 2015

My dr told me that all products that claim to prevent/reduce stretch marks are a complete waste of money. She said it's totally genetics

So I'm saving my money for other things

MrsN092714 · May 2015

I use a combo of coconut oil, tummy butter and hemp lotion. I like to switch it up!

michellelynn6 · May 2015

LydiaPick said:
My dr told me that all products that claim to prevent/reduce stretch marks are a complete waste of money. She said it's totally genetics So I'm saving my money for other things

This is true! However, stretch marks (and any skin stretching, even without a mark) is very itchy. So it's good to use a good lotion no matter what

It keeps your skin stretchy and helps prevent itchiness.

amberrmariee20 · May 2015

Lotions and cream may help the itchiness but they don't help with stretch marks, they occur in your dermis layer and cream and lotion can't penetrate it.

https://www.babycentre.co.uk/x563006/how-can-i-prevent-stretch-marks

LaurenBee24 · May 2015

Make sure that you are using alcohol free lotions, or you will make the dryness and itching worse over time. I use oil when I'm feeling itchy. Nothing will prevent stretch marks.... except preventing excessive weight gain. Even if you gain normally if you get stretch marks its because your skin simply isn't elastic enough.

Dreamingmommy4 · May 2015

There is no way to prevent them, if you are genetically predisposed to them you will get them no matter what. You can help limit the number you get by keeping weight gain within reasonable limits. I only put on 22lbs. with my last pregnancy and wound up with a bunch of stretch marks. The nice thing is, if you get them, they do fade until they are barely noticeable. My DD is almost 18 months and you can hardly tell I have stretch marks.

To help with itching, I prefer to use coconut oil.

SnarkasaurusRex · May 2015

An oil will penetrate deeper into the skin and help more with itchiness. I like the Mama Bee Belly Oil by Burt's Bees. Stretch marks are mostly genetic though; if you're going to get them, you will, no matter what products you use.

babymazzei · May 2015

I'm a FTM so I'm going to put in a solid effort to see what I can do in terms of prevention but I really don't think it'll make a difference. However, I do see the process of moisturizing my belly kind of like a bonding experience? Lol just my own thoughts. I've always just used traditional baby lotion for all over, but lately I've been lathering bio oil as well. Regardless of whether it will prevent the marks or not, it makes my skin feel amazing.

cderitz · May 2015

I used bio oil in my first pregnancy and has great success. Only a few stretch marks were added to my hips; nothing on my belly. Other mom friends of mine all did well with it and no stretch marks. I'm using it again with this pregnancy;)

Sbrouwer0706 · May 2015

I wouldn't waste your money on anything expensive like some PP have said, it is mainly genetics that will cause you to either get or not get stretch marks. The amount of weight you gain will have a lot more to do with the amount of stretch marks than the lotion you use. Skin can get super itchy when stretched though so I would recommend coconut oil. I use coconut oil for everything though so I may be a bit bias

taralohse · May 2015

You can't really prevent them but I have been using Mambino Organics Moisture Me Toning Oil (right after my morning shower) and Palmer's firming butter at night to help avoid some of the unwanted pregnancy cellulite that can arise. My skin has been extremely dry so I've tried to be as consistent as possible with lotioning up!

1stbabyOctober · May 2015

I've been using Mother's Specia Blend oil on my breasts, belly and hips/butt. Stretch marks seem to be genetic bu the oil really helps to keep my skin hydrated and helps with the itchiness!

cajunbradley · May 2015

Thank yall!!

double2rouble · May 2015

I use coconut oil (though i often forget)!

braly255 · May 2015

I have been using The Honest Company organic belly balm... While it claims to prevent stretch marks, I know that it's highly unlikely. I am a STM and escaped my first pregnancy stretch mark free! I used a similar product everyday after bath or shower, so it's probably just psychological for me..

lirunyc09 · May 2015

This is my second pregnancy- I'm a fan of palmers- I used religiously with my first and didn't get any. Fingers crossed my stomach can hold out for number two. Trying not to gain too much weight too fast but I'm starving and I love all things edible right now!!

ellasnow · May 2015

Dont wear tight clothes it tends to add unnessesary strech marks

and use cocoa butter or coconut oil.

StephN310 · May 2015

I use coconut oil for my itchy skin. It is super high in saturated fat so it is really well suited as a skin moisturizer. You can't prevent stretch marks but keeping your skin well hydrated (from the inside and out) is more comfortable. I wouldn't waste the $$ on stuff that claims to prevent them.

ELParker814 · May 2015

Super unrelated and just my tired brain... But I read the thread title as "Best LOCATION for Stretch Marks" and my immediate response was NOWHERE!!!! Hahaha!!!!! Wow, I need a nap...

Anyway- I use coconut oil every night after I shower. I really like it, except I HATE the smell of coconut... but I love the way it makes my skin feel.

britlee in love · May 2015

Another one for regular coconut oil here. It's super affordable, and whether it helps or not in the stretch mark department, it makes my boobs less itchy and my skin feel so nice!

Dani52314 · May 2015

Beccas387 said:
I use mamma bee! I got it on amazon because I heard good things!

I love this stuff!

MrsBPS · May 2015

Thanks so much for the help everyone, my skin has been so itchy with my growing belly and everything I tried, I break out in a horrible rash that makes me itch more. I didn't know it was based on genetics. Going back to my normal lotion.

apage18 · May 2015

I started using Burts Bees Shea Butter with vitamin E oil and also coconut oil... it's super hydrating and can find it anywhere. Make sure your drinking plenty of water as well. But really what it comes down to is genetics... Unfortunately.

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