https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2520030 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:35:08 +0000 ocean81 2520030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: lol. Yeah, no thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2520020 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:27:44 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2520020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Burts Bees mama bee oil! I loved the scent of the lemon oil in it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2520013 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:23:09 +0000 Mrsbells 2520013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@stiletto_mom: unfortunately, My mother never got stretch marks but I did, so it doesnt always follow that way. I learnt from my first pregnancy that no matter how you lotion up, if your prone to get them you will, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519993 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:06:52 +0000 snowjewelz 2519993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Bio-Oil... I definitely still got stretch marks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519982 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:55:17 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2519982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: ha ha, I like rubbing my own belly and so does the baby. When I lotion up the bump he moves around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519959 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:34:48 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2519959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Palmers cocoa butter everyday. I still have stretch marks but it makes me feel better lol it's not oily or anything and I got used to smelling like chocolate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519953 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:27:58 +0000 psw27 2519953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used cocoa butter pretty religiously! I also would just use regular old Aveeno. Unfortunately my chest got stretch marks before I even realized! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519933 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:08:21 +0000 Orchid 2519933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spoilt mamas belly butter. I had stretch marks prior to becoming pregnant and didn't get new ones during pregnancy. I totally think it was the belly butter and the belly runs from DH which were very relaxing (hips and but and breasts are important to get too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519903 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:36:27 +0000 MrsKRB 2519903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Burts Bees Mama Bee - no clue if it really works but my skin is soooooo soft and my belly doesn't itch anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519901 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:34:44 +0000 SweetiePie 2519901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the morning I used Burts Bees belly butter. It's scent free and I thought it absorbed well.<br /> In the evening I used bio oil.<br /> I'll do the same next time. No stretch marks. But my mom did get them even using vitamin e oil...so I'm torn on the whole hereditary thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519888 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:24:12 +0000 simplyfelicity 2519888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: Nope! A backrub? Sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519778 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:24:36 +0000 Alba4 2519778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: lol! Yea, no thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519777 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:22:12 +0000 thismustbetheplace 2519777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for EMAB Stretch oil! Although be aware that it does take a while to fully absorb (like any oil). I'm in layers almost 100% of the time so instead of going belly out for a while, I'd just accept that my tank tops would smell a bit like EMAB... which is YUMMY anyway </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519744 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:56:09 +0000 MrsKerch 2519744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: I had the same thought about belly rubs, even from my husband! </p> <p>Big fan of mama bee, not sure if it's working though. 20 weeks and no marks (that I can see) yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519737 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:48:52 +0000 erinbaderin 2519737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't use anything, and didn't get any stretch marks with either pregnancy. Also, to each their own, but am I the only one who shudders at the idea of daily belly rubs? I don't want anybody rubbing my belly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519736 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:46:08 +0000 Tanjowen 2519736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bio oil from the 2nd trimester on. I loved the smell and it was very hydrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519731 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 11:42:10 +0000 PawPrints 2519731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Burt's Bees Mama Belly Butter but mostly just to relieve itching, I don't think you really can prevent stretch marks. FWIW though I didn't get any (with the exception of one on my boob after my milk came in postpartum). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519636 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:28:20 +0000 Caly 2519636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Mama Mio and really liked it. It smelled good and wasn't sticky or greasy...and I can be really picky. I didn't get any stretch marks but I think genetics has a big part in it. But, definitely doesn't hurt to slather yourself down just in case it helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519632 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:25:24 +0000 JennyPenny 2519632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the Almond Supple Skin Oil from L'Occitane and I attribute it to my lack of stretch marks. My mom has AWFUL stretch marks from pregnancy and I got really bad ones during puberty, so I figured there wasn't much I could do. But I used this oil every day on my belly and got no stretch marks there. I did get them pretty bad on my hips but I didn't oil there initially. Once I started oiling there they pretty much stopped showing up there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519629 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:24:11 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2519629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH offered the same. I used the Palmer's cocoa butter. My mom didn't get stretch marks with 3 pregnancies, and I didn't get any on my stomach. I have plenty in other places. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519622 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:18:13 +0000 ocean81 2519622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I think it's genetics. I didn't use anything and I didn't get any stretch marks. I do love anything by earth mama, Angel baby though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519621 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:17:08 +0000 jape14 2519621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a combo of the Mustela stretch mark double action cream (less greasy, used in the morning after showering), Earth Mama Angel Baby natural stretch oil, and either the Motherlove belly salve or the Honest belly butter (used at night for DH to give me belly rubs). I started really early on so I ended up going through a lot of them (according to my Amazon acct, ordered them after my appt to confirm the pregnancy haha)! </p> <p>I mostly used them because I am prone to itchy skin anyway and wanted to avoid that as much as possible. I didn't get any stretch marks but I doubt it was bc of any of these products. But, I'll totally use them again in future pregnancies anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519611 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:09:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2519611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Palmer's, Cocoa Butter Formula, Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, Body Lotion. I don't use it regularly and have not had stretch marks. I really think this kind of stuff if hereditary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519605 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:05:54 +0000 hellobeeboston 2519605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@stiletto_mom: I used cocoa butter with my first and Bio Oil with my second... mainly because I couldn't stand the smell of the cocoa butter and i found the Bio Oil on sale, I think just keeping your skin hydrated with whatever is important! my mom did get some stretch marks and I luckily did not with either pregnancy, and neither did my sister.... i think we just got lucky, not sure if the lotion helped, but it definitely will not hurt to keep that skin hydrated as it expands - put it on your boobs too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519587 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:55:11 +0000 Alba4 2519587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Palmer's cocoa butter. I do think it's hereditary... I was lucky and didn't have any stretch marks with #1. I'm 28 1/2 weeks with #2 and none yet... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519572 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:42:13 +0000 catlady 2519572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked Burt's Bees Mama Bee oil and belly butter. </p> <p>(Good that you are aware that they don't actually prevent stretch marks though!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519569 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:40:44 +0000 cat620 2519569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Earth Mama Angel Baby's belly butter. It didn't feel greasy at all and was very moisturizing. I didn't get stretch marks, but I think that has more to do with genetics than the cream you use </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519560 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:35:21 +0000 looch 2519560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a cocoa butter stick I bought at The Body Shop on some days, others I used a plain unscented Vitamin E cream. </p> <p>A fun idea is one of those Lush Massage Bars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519558 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:34:55 +0000 MrsBrewer 2519558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me personally, nothing worked. But my mom had horrible stretch marks, and I followed in her footsteps for sure. I had a ton by the time I was 16 weeks, and at the end at 39 weeks, my entire tummy was covered almost all the way up to my boobs. I tried all the creams and lotions..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommended-lotionoil-to-prevent-stretch-marks#post-2519555 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:32:12 +0000 lovehoneybee 2519555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Melaleuca Renew Intensive Skin Therapy lotion. I have really sensitive skin, and most lotions make me break out badly. I only had two or three stretch marks in my first pregnancy, and I didn't get them until 38 weeks (I was ALL belly with both kids). I didn't get any new ones with my second pregnancy. </p>