Ok Ladies, lets talk Stretch Mark Cream...

I know I'm a little ahead of the game on this, but I want to be prepared. Any recommendations, best/worst? When should you start applying?

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Dont believe that cream works...Its basically genetics..either you will or wont get them. Thats been my experience

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I have read and heard from the doc that it's hereditary, cream/lotion/ won't work

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I use Palmers Tummy Butter - started using the moment my pants started feeling snug - I apply every morning and every evening after my shower.

I also use Johnson and Johnson Baby gel all over my body.

1st pregnancy I only got a stretch marks in my inner thigh because it was the one place I didn't think to put cream on. Now I put the tummy butter on my stomach, breast and inner thigh.

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i have no clue how well it will work but i love the mama mio products and even if they dont beat stretch marks they have made my skin feel fantastic this winter so totally worth it to me.

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I keep reading that they don't work. I switched my soap to an extra moisturizing soap and I got an organic lotion called Alba which works really well. I put it on every morning after I shower.

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i have been using palmers cocoa butter stretch marks twice a day since day one and knock on wood no new stretch marks! i say try it wont hurt and will keep ur skin smooth

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oo yes.. I was going to post this..

I went out a bottle of baby oil yesterday to lather all over me before I hit the shower..

I haven't bought any special lotions of creams yet.. but so far I am thinking of the following.. can take any and all help..

Cocoa Butter w/ Vitamin E - not sure of Vitamin E is ok?! anyone?

Tree Hut Baby and Me - if anyone has used this, please come in. I'm on the fence. I read that its just a more expensive cocoa butter

Regular old Shea Butter.. heard this works like a charm.

And also, drink tons and tons of water.. keeps your skin supple

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I'm just doing baby oil in the shower and regular body lotion. I got stretch marks when I was growing up on my knees and thighs so I'm betting I get them on my belly and I'm not spending $40 on lotion. Good luck!

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I didn't use anything fancy - just kept myself moisturized -

Didn't get anything until the very VERY end (may 37 weeks) and then they went away ..........

some say it's genetics though - I have no idea.

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i just slather on cocoa butter everyday after the shower. nothing will prevent them. but it cant hurt to keep moisturized!

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ive been using cocoa butter, so far so good (knock on wood) but yeah ive heard if your gonna get them you will regardless of creams or not.

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Pretty much everything i've read/heard says that stretch marks cannot be prevented with cream. However, I have still been religious with lubing up every day.

I am obsessed with Mama Mio products. They feel and smell amazing. 25 weeks almost, and no stretch marks thus far

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I swear by Cocoa Butter Body Butter from the Body Shop. I have been using it daily and I love it! My are really stretching out my belly and I have no marks! Knock on wood!! :)

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I use mama mio cream and oil - 33wks so far no stretch marks. I realize that this could change at any time but it makes me feel good to use the creams.

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Posted by MissingLI

Posted by gmmarre

i have been using palmers cocoa butter stretch marks twice a day since day one and knock on wood no new stretch marks! i say try it wont hurt and will keep ur skin smooth

That's pretty much my thought process, if it is hereditary at least my skin will feel good. Thanks for rec's ladies!

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This is what I've been using since the beginning of the 3rd trimester, so far so good!!

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i alternate between a cocoa butter oil gel & a carrot lotion from sabon.too much of the oil makes me break out on my boobs...so i use the oil on my stomach but the lotion on my boobs.

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I've been using Palmer's Organic Cocoa Butter at night and so far I don't have any and I'm 35 weeks. In the morning I use Jergen's Naturals because I don't like the way the Palmer's smells. JMO.
I did hear that it's genetic, but I figured it can't hurt.

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i used this one that stunk so bad. palmers stretch mark lotion for preggos. i have 2 bottles. i couldn't even use it.

now i just use aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. i like it better.

i think you are either going to get them or not get them. but i also think using lotion to moisturize must help at least a little bit.

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Posted by Renee77

I've been using Palmer's Organic Cocoa Butter at night and so far I don't have any and I'm 35 weeks. In the morning I use Jergen's Naturals because I don't like the way the Palmer's smells. JMO.
I did hear that it's genetic, but I figured it can't hurt.