hey guys I know they say it's part genetics and if it happens it happens but just curious as to what products you guys are using or if anyone has successfully avoided them in the past?!
Mama Bee Belly Butter from Burts Bees! It's what I used with my first and I just bought more for this time around! If your belly itches, don't scratch it!! Put belly butter, lotion or oil on it!!
Thanks guys! I've been using the palmers cocoa butter for stretchmarks the last few days but the smell is starting to get to me!! It's sickly isn't it?! Read somewhere to put baby oil on after showers and then creams before bed? I've also a tub of Egyptian magic cream that I bought few months ago for something else but thought it might work too! Anyone used it??
It's definitely worth trying!! Mine has the pregnant lady on the front of the bottle and even though i know my mum wouldn't go into my bedroom when she's Checkin in on my dog I'm terrified she'll see it - sad!
I used bio oil last time and got no stretch marks so off to buy some tomorrows. Don't know if I was just lucky or it works but will do the same this time. Shower then massage in stomach n thighs whilst still hot from shower I was told massage all of it in.
I've been making my own! Coconut oil and a blend of young living essential oils ( lavender, grapefruit, rose and gentle baby). I can put the actual recipe on here if anyone is interested! Smells amazing and keeps my skin so soft! Also, raw Shae butter is super moisturizing!
I asked my dermatologist, she said there's nothing topical that will do anything; all you can do is try to stay hydrated, and hope you're young enough and genetically lucky enough. But if you're itchy from the stretching, the creams and lotions will make you feel better.
IUD removed 2/13/14
BFP #1 5/23/14, blighted ovum discovered at 7 wks, Cytotec for missed miscarriage at 8 wks 6/26/14
Molly Sims, the super model has a recipe on her blog for a homemade one. If you google, molly sims belly butter, it will come up. I made it with my first one and it was great! Not one new stretch mark and I smelled like chocolate because of the fresh cocoa butter.
I have been using Clarins Body Tonic Oil with my two last pregnancies, and I am using it again with this one! It's 100% pure plant extracts, and it helps the skins elasticity and moisturizes! I use it under the shower before getting out! I ❤️ it
Save your money is my best advice. No cream or oil will prevent stretch marks if you are going to get them.
All of this. Pregnancy #1, my stomach was HUGE. Lotioned like crazy, 10 lb baby- not a single stretch mark. Pregnancy #2, stomach was big but not as big as the first time. Lotioned like crazy, 10lb3oz baby- stretch marks all around my belly button. My mom and sisters have none. Good luck everyone
Re: How are you all preventing stretchmarks?
Read somewhere to put baby oil on after showers and then creams before bed?
I've also a tub of Egyptian magic cream that I bought few months ago for something else but thought it might work too! Anyone used it??
It's 100% pure plant extracts, and it helps the skins elasticity and moisturizes!
I use it under the shower before getting out! I ❤️ it
BFP #2 1/22/2012 ~ DS2 & DD ~ BIRTHday 9/13/2012 ~ unplanned C-section @ 38w1d