My belly is starting to show and the skin feels tight and itchy. My mom keeps telling me to massage oil daily so the skin stays soft and no marks. Is it safe to rub oil directly on the bump? thoda scared of pressing too hard.
Yes of course, gentle oiling is fine and feels nice on the stretching skin. Just dont press hard or do deep massage on the belly. I used plain coconut oil, simple and worked.
Haan beta, soft oil massage is an old practice, coconut or almond oil is gentle. But keep the touch very light, no rubbing hard on the tummy. And anything herbal, just check with your doctor first na.
I loved oiling my bump in the evenings, it felt like a little bonding moment with the baby. Used almond oil. It didnt magically stop stretch marks but my skin felt less itchy and tight, which I really needed.
