best oil/cream for stretch marks?
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Topic: best oil/cream for stretch marks?
Posted By: skp
Subject: best oil/cream for stretch marks?
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 6:03pm
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What do you recommend for preventing stretch marks?
I have been using bio oil at night and tried another oil called nature baby stretch mark oil, but thought I would ask real experts on what actually works. And when did you start applying (in what month of pg) and how frequent? I would like to be able to wear my bikini one day again and as much as I will wear my stretch marks with pride, I just want to minimise the damage as much as poss  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: RubyG
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 8:05pm
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I really lik Trilogy Rosehip oil - a bit more expensive than bio oil but i love the smell and has worked on strechmarks before - so using it avidly at the moment! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 8:41pm
I used bio oil twice a day everyday for the last 3 or 4 months and still got horrific stretch marks! But then again I was HUGE with the twins  My sisters all had singletons though and got stretch marks even with the creams. I'm a big skeptic of those creams I think it all comes down to your skin type and how you carry. I think some women are just born to have them and some luck out  -------------  
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Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 8:55pm
I have to agree with lisa! I religiously used both bio-oil and cocoa butter lotion, and didn't escape them! Right up till the end of my pregnancy I thought I had escaped them, but as soon as Natalie arrived, there they all were! The lotions & potions can provide relief from itchy, stretchy skin, but I honestly think if you're going to get them, there's not much you can do about it. And atm, I doubt I will be wearing a bikini anytime soon Lol  (but that's more due to the flabby mummy tummy rather than the stretch marks!) -------------  
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 9:02pm
I agree, I didn't get mine until I went overdue, I think it is just my skin type. Some people have stronger elastine than others, and unfortunately mine went 'snap' at the last minute  !! Still, I moisturise, because they get really itchy, but only time really helps them fade away...------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sno0ze
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 9:03pm
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Hi, I'm the same used bio -oil and still got stretchmarks. I found Bio -oil very good though as fades them to silverly quite quickly. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 9:10pm
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Did you know Bio Oil is Synthetic?? It may ot worry you- but it did me...
Im only in my first pregnancy, Im using Hema body oil.... it smells devine- its got some lavendar oil in it. I heard that at the end of the day- if you are genetically suceptible to stretch marks, youll get them no matter what- stink huh.... but anything you can do to minimise the better right
Im oiling up AND crossing my fingers- perhaps I could try it at the same time!!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 10:19pm
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I've been using Palmers and I've found it to be good and helps with the itch and the sting of the tight skin. No stretch marks so far but we will see...... ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 10:27pm
I used this lovely body butter that DF got for me for christmas. I didnt get any stretch marks, but thats because my mum didnt and my nana didnt, stretch marks are unfortunatley hireditary So if your mum got them then its likley you will get them(but also you might not).
I used Bio Oil aswell, its keeps the skin nice and soft and keeps the skin firm so that when your tummy shrinks back down it helps the skin go back to normal better(it did for me anyways) ------------- |
Posted By: skp
Date Posted: 18 December 2008 at 11:26pm
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I really didn't realise that its a genetic thing. Wow.
Thanks for the advice, its really helpful but I'm now I'm going to be oiling like crazy! I'm genetically doomed. There goes Americas next top model hehe ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 7:53am
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I too have also fallen victim to stretch marks, I only got them a few weeks ago aswell bummer.
I used Palmers Cocoa Butter morning and night. I think it is just luck of the draw. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 9:22am
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I lie, I got 2 where my belly button ring was and if I stretch the skin round my belly button out I can see them lol.
But yes, they are hireditary, but, that doesnt mean you will get them, it can skip people ------------- |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 11:26am
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I have absolutely none , didnt get any when I was preggernful with C , and all i used was cocoa butter lotion stuff from the body shop, cos it smelt so yummy ! '
I was very tempted to eat it on a few occasions ..... ------------- 
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Posted By: xLUCKYx
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 1:30pm
| i used bio oil during my first pregnancy which didnt work and afterwards used palmers cocoa butter for stretch marks which is GREAT - my stretchmarks faded quick as! Been using it this time round occasionally and they are nowhere near as dark or obvious and will definitly be continueing to use it after. Smells and feels great too! |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 4:56pm
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I used all sorts but like others have said, I didn't get them until after 40 weeks grrrr.
I have been using the skin-tightening palmers stuff now and they're fading. I have grown to quite like my mummy scars though -------------   
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 5:03pm
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BLONDY SAYS -
I doubt I will be wearing a bikini anytime soon Lol (but that's more due to the flabby mummy tummy rather than the stretch marks!) Haha I hear that! -------------
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 8:04pm
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i used vasoline intensive care morning and night the whole way through and i got them everywhere eept my tummy. boob bum legs hips yo name it but i think its coz i was only rubbbing it on my tummy. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel  07/08/2014
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Posted By: BeLoved
Date Posted: 19 December 2008 at 10:22pm
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I used Aveeno shower and bath oil for itchy skin, and baby oil in the shower and then Aveeno moisturiser and almond oil after shower (yes I did smell knida funny, but worth it) I did not get any stretchmarks!!!! I have terrible ones on the tops of my thighs from puberty though, so I could easily have got them. My Mum and Nana both did not get them in pregnancy but my sister did????
If you do get them the best thing for them is to rub pure vit e oil into them out of the capsules. The blackmores vit e capsules from the supermarket are good. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 20 December 2008 at 9:05am
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My mum saw my stretch marks and couldnt believe it, she thinks its more of a heat rash making them worse, she didnt get stretch marks and neither did my nana, not sure about my dads mum though. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 20 December 2008 at 4:29pm
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I agree with Kitkat, I didn't want to use anything synthetic with nasty chemicals. I've heard warnings about parabens, and saw that Palmers contained them so decided to stay away.
I've been using Earth Mama Angel Baby stretch mark oil, which contains natural oils, and its wonderful, smells nice, keeps my skin soft and I'm praying it helps with any stretchmarks that may arise. None have appeared yet! Although the oil is very expensive, and usually I spend very little on products for myself! |
Posted By: Moochiecat
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 10:21am
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HI there - my Ob recommended using Almond Oil, apparently Bio Oil has relatively high level of vitamin A in it that he said wasn't actually ideal for pregnant women - my friends OB said Bio Oil should be marketed for after birth use.
So he said go to the chemist ask for a big container of Almond Oil - costs about $7. I'm 28 weeks and have used two containers so far - and I am VERY generous with it - I stick it on everything legs, boobs, arms etc.. So its super cheap and smells like almonds, not too bad. Hope that helps. |
Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 8:06pm
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I have been using bio oil from the day I found out. The website has some convincing stats and studies. But will prob use almond oil or the butter stuff when I actually start to grow.
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Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 9:43pm
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I also used almond oil and got my stretchmarks from 37 weeks, I don't mind them at all though and will wear them proudly this summer ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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 Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: Nikki
Date Posted: 05 January 2009 at 12:06pm
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I used bio-oil and palmers cocoa butter from halfway through. No stretchmarks at all (and I was pretty big! gained 16kgs). But I think thats genetic, my mum and sis don't have any either.
I think any moisturiser will help, especially with vit E. But they can only help so much, if you're gonna get them, you're gonna get them. May as well at least try to minimise them tho eh!?! ------------- DS (5yrs) and DD (3yrs) |