What's the best stretch mark cream???!!!

sabah1234 · June 2015

ive started getting stretch marks trying everything but nothing seems to work

mollyjeanh · June 2015

Unfortunately the nasty little things have been proven to be unaffected by topical products.

I'm mobile or I would link you back to a couple of past threads that have some good info. Try searching back about 3ish weeks ago.

BostonBaby1 · June 2015

^^ definitely agree with PP. Try the search function. Moisturizing is always a good idea. Start with some sort of oil is a natural base. Add Shea butter on top of the oil. Repeat multiple times a day. That should stop itching, but stretch marks are genetic. There is nothing that you can do about them when you are pregnant. If they bother you a lot, there are laser treatments that can be done after pregnancy to treat them. Sorry :-(

vbrannin2010 · June 2015

They'll show their ugly selves whether you want to or not. Lots of factors contribute to them, ofcourse, but I'd recommend Palmer's Cocoa Butter. It soothes the itchy tummy and boobs, but I also noticed it reduced the appearance of stretchies from my previous pregnancies.

kleshelle · June 2015

Seen this! I'm gonna try it

ammnam14 · June 2015

I second Palmer's Cocoa Butter. I'm starting to get so itchy and its really helping! Plus it's affordable.

@kleshelle That is interesting! Also I can't wait to get that big lol.

CMDD · June 2015

@kleshelle ahh how many babies are in that tummy?!?

LC122 · June 2015

I will say this. Everything I have read, every expert I've spoken with has said that your genetics are the key factor.
However, with my first pregnancy I used something called "Mother's Special Blend" (yellow bottle, available at Whole Foods) and didn't get any stretch marks. I applied it daily after taking a shower.
My second pregnancy I was convinced I must just have the lucky skin genetics and I slacked on the oil application. Stretch marks.
Both pregnancies had comparable weight gain and my kids were within a half pound of each other's birth weights.
That's my personal anecdote and recommendation.

kleshelle · June 2015

I have no idea! But if it truly worked for her & she got that big then.... Maybe there's hope. I know genetics has a lot to do with it. I'm starting to get itchy so it's time to start lathering up!

sabah1234 · June 2015

Thanks everyone , definitely going to try this kleshelle

HeathBar102 · June 2015

Just drink lots of water along with whatever cream you choose. This should help with the elasticity of your skin. Good luck

merci81 · June 2015

I use baby belly by the honest company.

ktc18 · June 2015

I've been using organic coconut oil. It's cheap on amazon and smells like you're on vacation.

vera1127 · June 2015

I use Stretch Mark cream by It Works. Nothing will keep you from getting stretch marks, but the right ingredients will keep them from being too red and prominent.

rain0831boww · June 2015

Stretch marks are not preventable but I think moisturizing helps with the discomfort of your skin stretching. I like using coconut oil or cocoa butter oil.