Pet is starting to show now in my 5th month and i can already see faint lines coming on the sides. Want to do something before they get worse. Which oils or creams actually helped?
In my experience, I applied pure virgin coconut oil twice a day right from my second month. I still got a few light marks, but they faded quickly post-delivery. It also stopped the itching which was the worst part for me.
I am planning to conceive soon and I've been researching this a lot. Everyone says starting moisturizing early is key. Do you guys use normal coconut oil or those expensive anti-stretch mark creams from the market?
I used to worry so much about how my body would change and spent hours googling this. It's completely normal to feel anxious about stretch marks, dear. Keeping the skin moisturized with a good body butter helped me feel a bit more in control.
My twin belly stretched to maximum level, I looked like a walking watermelon! I literally bathed in shea butter and coconut oil daily. You can't fully stop them when carrying two, but moisturizing definitely keeps the crazy itching away!
Look, let's be honest, stretch marks depend mostly on your genetics and skin elasticity. No cream can magically stop them 100%. Just apply bio-oil or basic Nivea cream to keep your skin hydrated so it doesn't itch, and don't scratch with nails!
With both my kids, my main rule was hydration—drink lots of water! Dry skin stretches and tears more easily, causing deep marks. Apply a heavy moisturizer or almond oil right after your shower to lock in the moisture.
