In my personal experience, applying normal ghar ka cold-pressed mustard oil after my bath worked wonders. It kept my belly super soft and the marks were very light. But everyone’s skin is different, so see what suits you.
It is totally okay to feel conscious about your body changing, I used to cry looking at my belly. But please remember your body is doing something beautiful. Just apply a gentle moisturizer to keep the itchiness away and be kind to yourself.
Listen, no expensive cream can completely stop them if your skin is prone to stretching. Just use simple extra virgin coconut oil or shea butter twice a day right from the first trimester. It keeps the skin soft and is super budget-friendly.
Honestly, at 35 weeks, I look like a tiger with all these stripes! I just apply coconut oil because it stops the crazy itching, but let's be real, genetics will do what they want. Just accept the tiger stripes, ladies!
While many creams claim to erase stretch marks, they are mostly genetic and happen in the deeper layers of skin. Keeping your skin hydrated with a good moisturizer or bio-oil helps with elasticity. Check with your dermatologist or gynac for pregnancy-safe ingredients.
Between pumping and diaper changes, I barely have time to look in the mirror, let alone apply creams! But during pregnancy, I used virgin coconut oil when I remembered. Don't waste too much money on fancy creams, they all do the same thing.
My baby is 6 months old now, and these stretch marks are like my badges of honor. I used cocoa butter throughout, which really helped with the dryness. Wear them with pride, your body literally grew a human life!
