I'm starting to notice stretch marks appearing on my belly and thighs, and I'm really conscious about them. Is there anything I can do during pregnancy itself to prevent or reduce these stretch marks?
My mother used to massage my belly and hips with lukewarm olive oil every single evening. It kept my skin very soft and prevented that tight, itchy feeling.
My skin was already quite sensitive due to PCOS, so I stuck to pure organic coconut oil. It might not stop them completely but it definitely stops the dry itching.
Honestly, after the long IVF struggle, I started seeing them as beautiful love lines. But keeping the skin highly hydrated with shea butter really helps soothe the stretching.
