Delivered 4 months back and my tummy is full of stretch marks, kuch red kuch white. Tried coconut oil but not much difference. Did anything actually fade them for you?
With my hormonal issues, my skin took a long time to heal. I used a simple cocoa butter cream, but stretch marks never fully disappear, they just fade to silver. Be patient with your body.
My dermatologist explained that stretch marks are deep tears in the dermis, so topical creams can only fade them, not erase them. She recommended keeping the skin highly moisturized with hyaluronic acid or rosehip oil. If you want clinical treatments like laser, consult a skin doctor after you stop breastfeeding.
Honestly, I am too busy eating my favorite snacks to worry about stretch marks right now! But my mom says applying simple coconut oil daily helps a lot. I'll probably just accept them as my battle scars!
Don't waste thousands of rupees on expensive 'magic' creams, they rarely work completely. Regular bio-oil or even cheap virgin coconut oil from the local store is enough to keep skin hydrated. Save that money for baby's vaccines.
I always prefer natural tips like massaging with warm olive oil or virgin coconut oil. It keeps the skin soft and fades marks naturally over time. But if you ever develop a severe itchy rash on those marks, do ask your doctor.
When I was staying at my parents' place, my grandmother made a home remedy of aloe vera gel mixed with almond oil. It really helped to fade the marks slowly. Old family recipes work best with patience.
Honestly, stretch marks are mostly genetic and fade on their own over 1-2 years. You can use a good moisturizer with shea butter to help the healing. If they bother you too much, consult a dermatologist for safe postpartum treatments.
