Lotions for Stretch-marks- Pre-birth

Hi J.,
I am a local AVON Sales Representative and we have a Body lotion for stretch marks and cellulite which would be perfect for you! Unfortunately, I didn't start selling AVON in time to try it on myself so, I have some stretch marks! I wish someone should have introduced me to it! I am 38 1/2 weeks pregnant with my 2nd son and impatiently waiting!LOL! You can contact me at ###-###-#### or e-mail me at ____@____.com if you would like to try some!

Hi, I used a lotion by Clarins and it was like an oil, you can get it at Macy's, I don't remember the name but if you tell them what it's for they will give it to you, it's a little costly but worth it.

I have been using cocoa butter with vitamin E from Palmer's. I got it at Publix. 35 weeks now and so far no stretch marks. Don't know if this is luck or the cream but it is worth a try! I put it on every night. Hope it helps you too!
K.

It is very true that it is genetic!! From week #3 of my pregnancy, I lubed up everyday with Palmer's Cocoa Butter, the lotion and the massage cream. I knew that my mother got them, so I wanted to do all I could to prevent it. Now, it also has to do with how big you get. A lot of women don't get them until the last month or two. I have gotten pretty big and the doctor said I have a lot of amniotic fluid, that's why I was actually measuring 4 weeks ahead everytime they measured me at the office. My stomach is getting HUGE. I am now in my 35th week and have stretch marks alll over the lower half of my belly carrying this little boy, who just swims around as he pleases! Theres nothing I can do about it, so I don't sweat it anymore... I just lube up all the time still, it makes the stretching more comfortable. I just keep in mind all that Im gaining and the fact that having too much amniotic fluid is better than having too little. So, even if you do get the stretch marks, just know that they fade to practically nothing and you have a precious baby to show for it!!

Good luck and don't waste your money on the expensive lotions... they're going to happen if they're destined to (as much as they are sooo ugly in the meantime)! I've seen too many girlfriends splurge on the "miracle lotions" and it made no difference unfortunately. Put that money towards your baby and things to pamper yourself!!!

My cousin told me about a miracle oil called Clarens! I used it everyday with both of my children and I do not have any stretch marks. You can buy it at Dillards, and it is the only thing I think really works. Some people say if your Mom had them, you will have them. But, My mom had HORRIBLE strech marks and I have none. I swear it is thanks to Clarens. It is not cheap, but well worth it in my opinion.

Good luck!

Usually if your Mom had them,you will have them too. And vice versa. I recommend pure vitamin E oil. CVS or Walgreens generic brand is fine. I used it everytime I got out of the shower. It's cheap, and it works!

Good luck,
A.

J.,
Congrats on the pregnancy, it is a wonderful time in your life!
I just had my 4th boy 6 wks ago, and never got tired of pregnancy, especially feeling them move around!
As far I I know and most doctors I have asked say the same thing, that Stretch marks are not really preventable.
It is a gene thing, so if your mom had them really bad then you will get them as well. The cocoa butter does make you smell good and nice and soft though! If you have not had them so far, chances are you may not really get them, especially since this is your first pregnancy, and the skin is nice and tight!

Good luck!

Smiles,
Dianna
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When I was pregnant with my son a friend of mine recommended Mustela Stretch Mark Cream . I used it throughout my entire pregnancy and I did not have any stretch marks neither did my friend. I used it in am and pm as well as after a shower. Though only thing is it can get pretty expensive since it was about $25. I used to be only able to get it at La Ideal Baby Store but now they sell it at Babies R US at least the pembroke pines store does and GOOD LUCK

As most have said they are genetic and related to your skin elasticity. That being said, I did get quite a few and even more with my second pregnancy which was only 9 months later=) However, I have been using Strivectin D which is sold at any Department store,(Dillards, Macys etc) and it is proved to reduce the redness and decrease the appearence of them. You can't use while you are nursing and its intensive, 3x a day for 6 weeks but it really does work. As for the price its $120.00 for the bottle(you only need 1) so its a little pricey but cheaper than laser. I asked for it for a mother's day gift! Good luck. Jen

I found that vitamin E oil helped, but i still got some. I would also try not to gain too much weight. I know it is hard, but the less you gain, less stretch marks.

2nd pregnancy for me 26 weeks-- Mustela kinda expensive 34 for a bottle can be found at bath & body... Not a stretch mark... but genetics does have some to do with it as well....

Hi J.

Congratulations! I used a cream from Motherhood store. That give elasticity to the bely area and prevent the stretch marks. THe do also have some other products that they work really good. I only got stretch marks really low on my abdomen, so low if I want to used a 2 pc bathing suit you will never notice I have them. In Motherhood the oriented me really good. I recomend you to ask them too.

M.

The thing I have found to be the best is coco butter. but I am not sure where to find it now.

K.

Drink alot of fluids and the cocoa butter lotion helps too. Unfortunately it is hereditary, but some of the products out can help reduce the marks.

Stretch marks do not run in my family at all, however, I am covered. My best advice is too avoid eating for two. Don't gain more weight than you are supposed to so that your skin doesn't have to stretch more than it needs to.
I know that if I had stuck with a healthy eating plan in my first pregnancy, I wouldn't have streched as much. I will always regret it! I wasn't nearly as big with my second pregnancy but obviously, it was too late for the stretch marks.

Oh dear, if there was such a cream I would have been all over that!!!! I was told by my gyno that stretch marks are genetic and if your gonna get'em, your gonna get'em. AND I GOT'EM!!!! I rubbed every miracle cream out there on my skin but I just didnt have the elasticity. All I can say is, if you do get them, they fade to a silvery-skin color that can hardly be noticed. This has been my only solace...

Hi J.,

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Hi J., Palmers coco butter worked for me and several of my friends. I applied generously in a.m. & p.m. Good luck!!!

I highly recomend Clarin's Toner Oil. I have used it in my two pregnancies (I'm 39 weeks now on my 2nd) and I get a lot of compliments on what a beautiful belly I have with no strech marks. A friend of mine told me it's one of the best products out there. They sell it at Dillard's and it's $45. Once you apply it after taking a shower, you have to let cool water fall on your belly,thighs and breast or what ever areas you've applied it on. You only need small amounts of it. When you go to the Clarin's counter, tell the sales person it's their famous toner oil for pregnant women and she'll know exactly what it is. I was told by my friend there is also a lotion they carry that's for after the oil application. I could not afford both. But the oil alone worked just fine for me. Good luck.

J.,

Long time ago, but, I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter (the thick kind in the jar) every day of my pregnancy and never had one stretch mark!

Congrats on the pregnancy.

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Palmer's cocoa butter lotion and oil. i am 32 weeks and so far not one stretch-mark. plus i've heard from other moms that its the best.

Palmer's cocoa butter. I used it all over my belly and legs and butt and even my breast, maybe 3 times a day. I gained 90lbs with my pregnancy and do NOT have any strech marks.
Good luck

Hi J.,
I used Palmer's Coco Butter and had no stretchmarks on my stomach. But don't forget to put it on your butt! That's where I got mine!

Hi! Avon Skin so Soft original lotion every day worked for me. Good luck and congrats!

Hi J..
I religiously used Palmers Coco Butter in the a.m. and p.m. and I have no stretch marks. You can purchase it at Target and Wal-Mart stores.

Try Mustela. This brand makes very good products for babies too. You can find it at the Bath & bodyworks stores.

Hope that will help!
C.

As you have read it does have to do with genes. However, take care of your self inside and out. THat mean stay hydrated. Drink lots of liquid to prevent dry skin.

I am going on 35 and pregnant with my second. I had my first child at 20 and used good old CoCoa Butter from Palmer's. I didnt get any stretch marks with her except for in between my crotch area. I went back to it this time because it worked so well the first time and I need the elasticity especially going on 35. I need all the help to snap back. In addition, my sister taught me a trick with the first child. After you have the baby wear a terry cloth rob and tie the belt really tight around your waist not to let any air back up in there. Your stomache will go back to size quickly. Dont get me wrong it will hurt but that is the reason people leave the hospital still looking like the baby is in there. Antyhing else I can try to assist let me know.

Try Palmers Cocoa Butter. It works great!

Congratulations and Good Luck!!

S.

Mother of 3 boys

Alas, another lovely trait to blame on the parents. Unfortuantely, stretch marks are genetic. Lucky me my mom got them and it didn't help that my daughter was almost 9 lbs. I have many down the front of the belly, around the belly button, down the front of my thighs and oh joy! on the breasts too since breastfeeding for two years resulted in an EE cup (didn't even know they made them that big before then). Elastic skin was not in my genome. I hope you are more fortunate. You will either get them or not, depending on your family, in the meantime just use any lotion to control belly itch if you have any. Focus on being comforable.

P.S. BTW, I used a lovely lotion, barmon (can get it on barmon.com). It did help reduce the appearance of current stretch marks.

Stretch marks and how many and what kind are genetic. I have been pregnant 4 times. Delivered 5 babies. 3 mine 2 as a surrogate. Have gone from 130lbs - 250 lbs and back....I can say I have good genes - no creams no stretch marks on my belly. I do have some on my thighs just from gaining weight. I can suggest Avons cellulite cream ( they do have a stretch mark cream) but this cream firms and tightens skin and I love it. I can also tell you the stretch marks I do have g o almost invisible when I go back to my normal weight. And I do not sell avon or no anyone who does :) I just like that cream.

Patty

I swear by Clarins Huile "Tonic" Body Treatment Oil...It's worth the money. It's around $50 a jar but it goes a long way and I am still using 3 months after the birth of my daughter.

Hi

I would recomend cocoa butter with shea!! You might want to keep your nails away from your belly! If it get really itchy use a bar soap to scatch it with:)) I hope this works!!

BesT Wishes

A.

Congratulations!!!!

Sorry to say, but either you get stretch marks or you dont and no lotion makes a stitch of difference.

I used nothing and got absolutely no stretch marks whilst my best friend used everything on the market ( and was smaller then me) and ended up very very scarred. It depended on the elasticity of your skin and because that is genetic- there is absolutely NOTHING you can do about it.

You will find about 30 creams and anointments on the market that say they will help and nearly as many people who believe the hype - really - its bulls33T. Dont waste your money.

Just flow with it - there are bigger issues then scars.

I found the pure lanolin oil worked really well. You can get it at local health food stores. Hope this helps and congradulations!

Hello J., There is a product that I know off made by Earth Mama Angel Baby. It is a stretch oil to prefend mark and itching belly when pregnanat. You can find it on a online baby store i like www.lunababyproducts.com. Hope that this helps.

Good luck with the next 20 weeks.

K.

Hi J., I am not sure if you found something yet but I used a product from Carol's Daughter called Belly Butter and I loved it and got no stretch marks at all! The website is http://www.carolsdaughter.com/

Good luck!

Unfortunately, J., there are no creams, lotions, etc... that will "prevent" stretch marks. Stretch marks are the end result of the skin stretching internally. However, the creams and lotions will help to keep you from scratching and making the marks worse. The best thing that you can do is to stay hydrated (drink your water), eat well, rest well, and keep the skin from drying out. Shea butter, cocoa butter, belly cream etc... are good for topical use, but most of what you see in a woman's stretch marks are coming from her genetics. (In my childbirth classes, I always reference the pregnant mother's mother. If grandma went without marks, the pregnant mother is more likely to go the same way. If grandma is covered with body memories of her pregnancies... then the pregnant mother is more inclined to have similar marks.)

Hope that helps.

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other people use cocoa butter i never did and i have two kids one is 13 and the other is 11 hope you find this product it will be any where sincerely C. h

TRY LOOKING FOR PURE SHEA BUTTER. WHEN I WAS IN NURSING SCHOOL, MY TEACHER SAID THAT SHEA BUTTER IS THE BEST CREAM FOR STRETCH MARKS. GOOD LUCK, M.

Hi there, I am pregnant with my second child and during a prenatal massage at an institute here in Ft. Lauderdale catered specifically to infants and mommies to be, the therapist recommended some great lotions. She first shared some tips with me; 1. do not use anything that has mineral oil such as Palmers Stretch Mark cream... 2. go to your natural health food stores such as Whole Foods which is an organic based grocer. I bought two products. 1. Mother's Special Blend which is pure oils you can go to mothersspecialblend.com 2. From Reviva Labs 9 Months (I think that's the name) you might be able to check out revivalabs.com... I hope you can find these. I really like them. Keep in mind though that stretch marks are partially genetic i.e. your genetic makeup as far as the elasticity in your skin. None-the-less I would try these and rub away every day... I know your concern all too well. Good Luck! :)

THE BEST is Palmer's cocoa butter cream. I swear by it. With my first pregnancy, i got super big in the last 2 months, all stomach, and i truly believe that this cream, as well as lots of water to keep up skin hydration and elasticity are the reasons i am presently stretch mark free! congrats on your first pregnancy, it is such an exciting time, and the only one of it's kind so enjoy it and savor every moment. take tons of pictures, keep a diary, anything so that you can look back in the years to come and not only remember the memories, but the feelings as well! Good Luck!

Congratulations!

I don't like the smell of cocoa butter and had great success with the lotion from Motherhood Maternity, two little ones and no stretch marks!

Palmers Cocoa Butter! I used it and it worked great.

Hi there. I just had my baby June 29th and swore by Stretch Mark Prevention Lotion sold at Motherhood Maternity. You can either get it off the website or at the actual store which is at the Ellenton Outlet Mall. I'm actually still using it now and it has really helped me. I didn't get stretch marks in some areas and other areas are slowly fading. Good luck with your pregnancy! Enjoy your pregnancy because it will be over before you know it.

J.

HELLO J...

WHEN I WAS PREGNANT, I WORRIED ABOUT THE SAME THING...
REALLY AS LONG AS YOU STAY MOISTURIZED,, OR SHOULD I SAY GREASY....LOL

HONEY.. I USE TO GO TANNING EVERY OTHER DAY..LET ME TELL YOU I DID NOT HAVE ONE MARK ANYWHERE..IT WORKS!!

JUST STAY MOISTURIZED CONSTANTLY!! NO SCRATCHING EITHER!!!

TAKE CARE
J.=)

You can moisturize as much as you want but it really comes down to genetics and your skin's elasticity. I used cocoa butter every day most times more than once. I didn't get any stretch marks on my stomach but I did get them on my breasts and on my thighs and those places got as much lotion as the belly did. Congratulations by the way :)

Hi J..

I had heard that it was just an old wives tale---cocoa butter for preventing stretch marks; that it genetic whether or not you develop stretch marks.

So, I decided to do an experiment. With my first child, EVERY DAY I applied pure cocoa butter to my stomach, breasts, thighs, and top of my butt/lower back. The result--not even one stretch mark! With my second child, I just applied regular, vitamin e fortified lotion every now and again. The result--stretchmarks galore. Granted, I have seen a lot worse, but I did get quite a few.

So my recommendation is to find a tub of pure cocoa butter (not the cocoa butter sticks, they are too try), and start right away.

Good luck.

I know there is a lotion I tried called "Stretch Mark" but all the research I have done says that they are really hereditary and other than keeping your skin moist to reduce them, they can't really be prevented. But on a high note when you hold your beautiful baby you won't even care about the stretch marks it took to get them!

Hello J.!

Congrats on your 1st pregnancy. The half-way point is always exciting...hopefully you're feeling much better than you did during your 1st trimester and almost in the home stretch. I know this is off-topic, but have you been able to or chosen to find out the gender!?

As far as creams or lotions, I used Palmer's cocoa butter during both of my pregnancies...and for the most part, they did the trick. I've heard that a lot of it is in the genetics -- either you'll get stretch marks, or you won't.

Maybe someone else will suggest a newer solution.

Best wishes with your bundle-to-be!

A.

Cocoa Butter and lots of it. I would put it on 3 to 4 times a day and I only got a couple.

I went into my pregnancies being a little overweight and never had stretch mark problems. After I gave birth and lost a lot of weight, I used cocoa butter with shea lotion and vitamin D oil to tone my skin back up.

Hi J.,
Congrats on your pregnancy! Anything with cocoa butter is said to do the trick. I applied twice daily and I am stretch-mark free (and I have twins so boy did I S-T-R-E-T-C-H!). Check with your relatives to see if it runs in your family, I lucked out and my mom doesn't have any stretch marks after 3 kids. I know it has something to do with genetics. And if you do end up with them, remember they do fade in time and they are just love marks!

Best of luck to you!

Have you tried the line of products at bath and body works. There is also a lotion with coco butter that works well.

J.,
stretch marks run in my family and are pretty bad. I somehow managed not to get any. I have always used a deep moisture body butter from the start of my pregnancy till the end. I apply it twice a day. My favorite one is Bath n Body works warm vanilla sugar. Also a major help is not gaining too much weight, a couple pounds a month is ideal.

from what i understand, if you have a genetic predisposition towards them then you will get them. stay adequately water hydrated, and i used good ole olive oil from my kitchen! i have them every where else (oversharing), but did not get a single one on my LARGE pregnant belly.

hi,
When I was pregnant with my son I used EVERYDAY, MORNINGS & EVENINGS a cream for very dry skin from Jensen... but you can choose what ever brand you like (you don't need to spend a lot of money).
It worked perfectly for me... I have a few mark around my navel and you can barely see them.
If I can give you an advice : Hide you skin form the sun.... if your skin stretches (even with a cream) the marks will fade faster if they are not exposed to the sun (after the delivrey too). I waited a year after the birth of my son to wear a bikini (I wore a tankini before to protect my belly)...
I hope you are enjoying your pregnancy...
bye now.
Mag.

I simply bought the biggest, nastiest tub of pure cocoa butter I could find (any drug store) and rubbed it on my belly in the morning and night. It helped...and it felt good too!

They say to use cocoa butter lotions, but I can't stand the smell. I actually used baby lotion since I had two dogs. They said anything you would use on the baby would get the dogs used to the smell. That worked for me with the first pregnancy, I just used it everyday.

I used Vitamin E oil and cocoa butter everyday starting the day I found out I was pregnant and only got 2 tiny stretch marks on both hips but they are so faded that you can't really see them. The only thing I didn't think about were my breasts and I got stretch marks...so when I started getting stretch marks there I lathered up and now they are faded. Good Luck! Some people say they are hereditary so I'm not sure if it was the oils or just genes, but I wasn't willing to risk it!

Congrats J.! Here is what helps, any type of cream that has vitamin E will prevent stretch marks and scar tissue. This information is from an out of print book written by a doctor. Also folic acid as a supplement and good oils. Olive oil in salad dressing and things like that.

Congrats!!! I found that anything from Bay and Body Works that has Shea butter in it worked great for me. Best of luck!

cocoa butter day and night or anything heavy to prevent dryness. I used the stretch mark cream with cocoa butter both my pregnancies sold over the counter at baby stores an had good luck. I don't know if it was the cream or luck but its worth the investment because they are permanent.

Unfortunately, J., stretch marks occur at a tissue level that lotions cannot reach. They are hereditary, your parents either gave you nice elastic skin or not. (So you can blame them if you get a lot of stretch marks!) The best thing to do is to not gain more weight than necessary to have a healthy baby. The way to do this is to eat a very healthy diet with little in the way of empty calories that will end up on your hips.
Lotions are nice to soothe dry, itchy, stretched skin but they really cannot prevent stretch marks no matter what anyone says. If a lotion worked for your friend then it was because she wasn't going to get stretch marks whether she used lotion or not.
In my opinion the best thing to do about stretch marks is to think of them as a badge of motherhood and be proud! They start out looking kind of reddish purple but eventually they get very light and almost silvery and are hard to see.
Good luck with your pregnancy and I wish you a nice, stretch mark free belly!
K. Ianacone, RN, MSN, CCE, IBCLC

I have six kids and one of them was over 10lbs and have 1 stretchmark on my hip :) Shea butter and pumpkin seed oil, and lanolin. Either a combination of the three of either of them. Each has healing properties that not only moisturize but help the skin heal itself.

Also, drinking all the fluids your doctor recommends is vital!

Congrats on the new baby! I too am a first time mom of a 1 month old ( I cant believe its been a month already!!) I used the Palmers Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks religiously. I started using it as an all over body lotion when I found out I was pregnant. The sooner you start using it the better. I have no stretch marks anywhere! I put it on up to 3 times a day every day! Good luck.

I used Palmer's did not get any stretch marks on my stomach at all. I would however, suggest also rubbing it on your thighs too. This is where I got my stretch marks. Go figure! I didn't think to put any lotion there. Good luck and Congrats!

Hi J.,
My name is E. and you can try the lotion from palmer's (Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks) I use it!!! I am 21 weeks pregnant with my second baby and I use it during my first pregnacy and believe it or not I have no stretch marks. It works for me may be you can try it. You can find it at Target or Wal-Mart and even at any drugstores. You can even buy it online at www.etbrowne.com

Ok I hopw this can help and Good Luck!

E.

hi J.. there is a type of lotion you can buy at any store maded for stretch marks i dont know the exact name of it but there a pregnant outline of a women on the front. or you can buy cocoa butter lotion it works really well also