Just entered my 7th month and the stretch marks on my belly and hips are getting really visible now, some are reddish. I have been lazy with oiling honestly. What worked for you all, anything that actually helped?
Honestly i kept my belly well moisturised the whole time, coconut oil and a cream after shower daily. They still came a little but lighter. They fade quite a bit on their own after delivery too, so dont stress too much. Mine are barely visible now.
In our time we used to massage with almond oil and malai daily, beta. It keeps the skin soft. It may not stop them fully but helps. But for any cream during pregnancy, just check with ur doctor first na, skin is sensitive then.
U dont need expensive creams really. Plain coconut or almond oil massaged in daily works just as well and is cheap. I did that and stayed hydrated. They lightened on their own after baby came. Save ur money yaar.
Keep ur skin hydrated, drink lots of water and moisturise regularly, that helps prevent severe ones. Truth is genetics play a big role so some marks may come anyway. They fade with time. If u want anything stronger post delivery, ask a dermat, dont try random products in pregnancy.
Babe dont stress about these at all, almost every mom gets some and they fade so much later. I just oiled up every night, felt nice and relaxing too. Wear them as badges honestly, but if u want treatment later see a skin doctor.
