When should i start using stretch mark cream during pregnancy?
I want to prevent stretch marks as much as possible during my pregnancy. When should I ideally start using stretch mark cream during pregnancy for the best results? Is there a specific time?
No need to spend thousands on expensive fancy creams, honestly. Good old virgin coconut oil or olive oil works perfectly if you start using it from the second trimester. Just apply it daily after your bath on your tummy and thighs.
I started using normal coconut oil from my fourth month and it kept my skin so soft. Stretch marks are mostly genetic, but keeping the skin hydrated definitely helps. Go ahead and start moisturizing daily, it is a lovely way to bond with your bump.
Start from the second trimester, around the 4th month, before your bump actually starts showing. Don't wait for the itching to start. I used a good brand with cocoa butter and it worked wonders.
I had severe skin allergies during my pregnancy, so I was very careful with what I applied. Please ask your gynac to recommend a safe, chemical-free stretch mark cream or oil. Don't just buy any random product online.
You should start from the fourth month actually, because that is when the skin starts stretching. Don't wait till you get stretch marks yaar, prevention is much better. Just use a simple moisturizing oil or cream daily.
Honestly, between office work and household chores, I kept forgetting to apply cream twice a day. Just keep a bottle of moisturizer or bio-oil right on your bedside table and apply it quickly before sleeping. Start around month 3 or 4 for best results.
Start applying it early in your second trimester, around week 12! Keeping your skin hydrated from the beginning helps so much with the itching. Happy moisturizing! 🌸
