Can coconut oil prevent stretch marks during pregnancy?
Im in my 5th month and my MIL keeps telling me to apply coconut oil daily on my tummy to avoid marks later. I already do it but not sure if it really works or its just a myth. Anyone here actually escaped stretch marks with oil?
Honestly nothing fully prevents stretch marks, its mostly skin type and how fast you gain. But coconut oil keeps skin hydrated so it can reduce itching. Apply on tummy, hips, thighs morning and night.
I prefer natural stuff so coconut oil was my go to, very gentle. Drink lots of water also, that helps skin more than people think. For any rash or weird itching, do tell your gynac.
Coconut oil is cheap and works as good as those expensive creams yaar. No oil fully prevents marks but it helps with dryness and itching. Save your money, ghar ka nariyal tel is fine.
In my family everyone swears by coconut oil and I used it too. It wont magically stop marks but skin stays supple. Just dont apply anything new without checking if your skin reacts.
I used coconut oil daily and still got few marks honestly. It keeps skin soft and less itchy which is nice, but genetics decides a lot. Dont feel bad if they come, mine faded a lot after delivery.
