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Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:23 am  |
Hi everyone I am now 5 months pregnant and I am concerned about stretch marks. I am using palmer's coco butter cream, if anyone knows a better product do let me know, thanks!
how about burt's bee's mama belly butter? |
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havana8
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Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:43 am |
Hi again!
for me it's my second pregnancy now. About the stretch marks - welllll - doctors and serious skin care specialist tend to agree that if you are genetically pre-disposed (ie you mom had them) and/or if you sharply gain weight, there is little you can do to prevent stretch marks.
During my first pregnancy I used mustela, weleda, various cosmetic oils, tried different over-the-counter products.. Have No stretch marks on the belly, but plenty on the breasts 
-- i guess because skin there is much more delicate and i had a more sudden increase in size there..
So now i'm just using pregnancy oils from Weleda (they are very natural and nutritious) and some whole foods body oil brands..
The good thing is even if the stretch marks appear, they really fade with time and become not so terrible - especially if you generally take good care of your skin (moisturizing, eating well, exercising, drinking lots of water, etc). |
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Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:13 pm |
Thanks a lot! I haven't visited EDS for a while, they added quite a few products! |
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Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:17 pm |
| NataliaT wrote: |
Hi again!
for me it's my second pregnancy now. About the stretch marks - welllll - doctors and serious skin care specialist tend to agree that if you are genetically pre-disposed (ie you mom had them) and/or if you sharply gain weight, there is little you can do to prevent stretch marks.
During my first pregnancy I used mustela, weleda, various cosmetic oils, tried different over-the-counter products.. Have No stretch marks on the belly, but plenty on the breasts
-- i guess because skin there is much more delicate and i had a more sudden increase in size there..
So now i'm just using pregnancy oils from Weleda (they are very natural and nutritious) and some whole foods body oil brands..
The good thing is even if the stretch marks appear, they really fade with time and become not so terrible - especially if you generally take good care of your skin (moisturizing, eating well, exercising, drinking lots of water, etc). |
Thanks for the advice! This is my first so I have no idea whether I will get it or not. I also spread cream over my breasts. but sometimes I just got lazy...I saw some pictures of people's stretch marks that look like the skin of a watermelon, scary! |
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:34 am |
| NataliaT wrote: |
Hi again!
for me it's my second pregnancy now. About the stretch marks - welllll - doctors and serious skin care specialist tend to agree that if you are genetically pre-disposed (ie you mom had them) and/or if you sharply gain weight, there is little you can do to prevent stretch marks.
During my first pregnancy I used mustela, weleda, various cosmetic oils, tried different over-the-counter products.. Have No stretch marks on the belly, but plenty on the breasts
-- i guess because skin there is much more delicate and i had a more sudden increase in size there..
So now i'm just using pregnancy oils from Weleda (they are very natural and nutritious) and some whole foods body oil brands..
The good thing is even if the stretch marks appear, they really fade with time and become not so terrible - especially if you generally take good care of your skin (moisturizing, eating well, exercising, drinking lots of water, etc). |
I saw the pregnancy oil from Weleda at a health food store, it costs CAD 32, pretty expensive. I bought burt's bee's mama belly butter instead, but didn't really like the texture of belly butter. thinking of getting that weleda oil next time. |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:44 pm |
| What about stretch marks that have that creppy texture? What would work for that? When I lost weight I got them on my underarms and breasts. |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:23 pm |
| AMIntheMorning wrote: |
| What about stretch marks that have that creppy texture? What would work for that? When I lost weight I got them on my underarms and breasts. |
Hi I found this on saffronRouge, they have both strech mark cream and oil to elimiate existing ones, check it out.
Stretch Mark Oil
by Erbaviva
Help eliminate the appearance of stretch marks while reducing any that you already have with this ultra hydrating oil. Rose and carrot seed essential oils ensure that skin is soft, protected and moisturized. For best results, use along with the Erbaviva Stretch Mark Cream. (apply the Cream in the mornings and the Oil in the evenings).
Size: 120mL/4fl.oz
http://www.saffronrouge.com/baby-care/pregnancy-moms |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:50 pm |
I quite like Vitamin E Oil, any brand is good, it has always worked for me on both stretch marks and scars.
Congratulations on the pregnancy  |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:16 pm |
| rosebud wrote: |
I quite like Vitamin E Oil, any brand is good, it has always worked for me on both stretch marks and scars.
Congratulations on the pregnancy |
Thanks, I have a bottle of Vitamin E oil too, but it is too thick, very hard to spread on the body, I alway mix a drop or two with other cream/lotion before applying. But I didnt see any results with the scars, I have a scar from burning on my belly, I tried lots of products but it just don't go away... |
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Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:43 am |
I think I would need a stretch mark cream that would rebuild skin collagen because I have these sort of indented marks on the sides of my booobies and underarms....kind of hard to describe without posting pics and I don't wanna do that!! LOL I'd LOVE to find something that would help this, unfortunately I haven't
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| AMIntheMorning wrote: |
| What about stretch marks that have that creppy texture? What would work for that? When I lost weight I got them on my underarms and breasts. |
Hi I found this on saffronRouge, they have both strech mark cream and oil to elimiate existing ones, check it out.
Stretch Mark Oil
by Erbaviva
Help eliminate the appearance of stretch marks while reducing any that you already have with this ultra hydrating oil. Rose and carrot seed essential oils ensure that skin is soft, protected and moisturized. For best results, use along with the Erbaviva Stretch Mark Cream. (apply the Cream in the mornings and the Oil in the evenings).
Size: 120mL/4fl.oz
http://www.saffronrouge.com/baby-care/pregnancy-moms |
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Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:44 am |
| i don't know what cream is best,but i know StriVectin is not doing anything for me.oliver oil works better than this $100 tube. |
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Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:29 am |
I must say, that not all stretchmarks fade. Ten years down the line and mine are still not faded. It depends how wide they are and how deep. And believe me, stretchmarks can be surprisingly deep.
The best thing I have found for it is dermarolling and treating with Supercop and Emu oil. |
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Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:06 pm |
| just curious, when do those stretch marks start to grow? I am 5 months now, so far I don't see any on my belly, just wondering if they will show up in the late pregnancy.... |
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Sun Sep 28, 2008 2:02 pm |
Mine appeared during the last couple of days of my second pregnancy.
I thought I'd gotten away with it..  |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:20 am |
| All you can do to help with stretch marks is drink lots of water, EXFOLIATE and moisturize. Stretch marks happen because skin loses elasticity. I hate stretch marks and most women have it...unfortunately there is nothing you can do once you have the stretch marks. But to help prevent them i would exfoliate the belly a 2-3 times a week and use palmers cocoa butter in a circular motion when applying it on your belly |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:03 pm |
They can appear at any point they have a mind of their own 
Mine started showing up on the breasts at 3rd month, and got worse after the birth when milk came
My belly is OK, probably because the weight gain has been more gradual.
Don't stress over it, just do your best at exfoliating-moisturizing,.. but it's not the end of the world if they do appear..
I also heard that you can treat them afterwords with laser, with good success rate. |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:22 pm |
| Thanks ladies, I do see some women's belly look like the skin of watermelon, that's really scary...I think I can live with mild ones... |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:52 pm |
i got stretch marks on my butt and lower hip area at the back during 11-13 years of age....and those marks have stayed since...iv tried things to get rid of them but with no success....i highly doubt my skin lost its elasticity at that age....neither m i overweight.....or even at that age....i was quite a skinny child  |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:00 pm |
^ stretch marks happen through puberty, pregnancy and rapid weight gain.
I've had my stretch marks since puberty in high school on my hips, butt and boobs |
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Late 20's, clarisonic, Vit C serum, hormonal acne, congested pores, combination skin, living in Vancouver Canada |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:00 pm |
| anyone ever used Clarin's tonic body oil? |
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Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:43 pm |
| I gained about 50% of my body weight for my first pregnancy 18 years ago and got really bad stretch marks on my breasts and my inner thighs. I didn't use any creams during any pregnancy. 2-3 months ago I started taking MSM supplements for pigmentation, and had some unexpected results. My stretch marks are gradually filling in. I also had a deep burn scar about 1" diameter that has filled in and lightened. I read that MSM helps build collagen. I'm really not sure if MSM is safe to take while pregnant or nursing, but it's something to keep in mind for afterwards. You should check out the MSM thread. http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=20364 |
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Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:49 am |
| Diana P wrote: |
| I gained about 50% of my body weight for my first pregnancy 18 years ago and got really bad stretch marks on my breasts and my inner thighs. I didn't use any creams during any pregnancy. 2-3 months ago I started taking MSM supplements for pigmentation, and had some unexpected results. My stretch marks are gradually filling in. I also had a deep burn scar about 1" diameter that has filled in and lightened. I read that MSM helps build collagen. I'm really not sure if MSM is safe to take while pregnant or nursing, but it's something to keep in mind for afterwards. You should check out the MSM thread. http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=20364 |
Thanks, I took MSM supplements before the pregnancy, if that works on your stretch marks, definitely I will keep an eye on it after birth. |
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Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:38 am |
| gracedhy wrote: |
| Diana P wrote: |
| I gained about 50% of my body weight for my first pregnancy 18 years ago and got really bad stretch marks on my breasts and my inner thighs. I didn't use any creams during any pregnancy. 2-3 months ago I started taking MSM supplements for pigmentation, and had some unexpected results. My stretch marks are gradually filling in. I also had a deep burn scar about 1" diameter that has filled in and lightened. I read that MSM helps build collagen. I'm really not sure if MSM is safe to take while pregnant or nursing, but it's something to keep in mind for afterwards. You should check out the MSM thread. http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=20364 |
Thanks, I took MSM supplements before the pregnancy, if that works on your stretch marks, definitely I will keep an eye on it after birth. |
Not sure if it will work for everyone, but with all it's other benefits it's not going to hurt. BTW, congrats on the pregnancy. Hope everything goes well. |
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Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:40 pm |
I was actually thinking of getting this for the fact hat it said it helped with the DEPTH of stretchmarks. So this did nothing for you huh? Too bad
| fang wrote: |
| i don't know what cream is best,but i know StriVectin is not doing anything for me.oliver oil works better than this $100 tube. |
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