Im just starting to show now and so worried about stretch marks because my mom got a lot of them. Wanna start prevention early. What oils or creams actually worked for u, or is it mostly genetic?
I felt so conscious about marks in my first pregnancy, so I oiled my belly daily with coconut oil. Some marks still came and honestly I made peace with them, they tell a story. Moisturising helped my itching at least.
My amma made me apply coconut oil every night and it kept the skin soft. Marks are partly in our genes she said. I just kept the skin hydrated and stayed relaxed about the rest.
Truth is genetics play a big role, you cant fully avoid them. But keeping skin well moisturised and not gaining weight too fast really helps. I used simple oil and a basic cream, both times worked okay.
I didnt buy expensive creams, just plain coconut and almond oil did the job for me. No need to spend thousands on fancy stuff actually. Consistency matters more than the brand.
