https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 14:01:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77229 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:42:57 +0000 mrskc 77229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies for all the suggestions. I was torn about spending money or going cheap. I think I'll take @betsyboop: suggestion and just use some cheaper stuff for now. I know I'll probably get stretch marks since I got them when I grew as a teenager. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77213 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:32:51 +0000 looch 77213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My stretch marks appeared at 37 weeks, I thought I was home free, but then, all of a sudden, there they were. They're pretty much gone now, 14 months post partum.</p> <p>I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter in the jar, I love the smell, that's primarily why I used it. I would just use it before bed, I'd use my regular shower oil and lotion after my shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77210 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:31:08 +0000 hilsy85 77210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: thanks!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77203 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:25:38 +0000 yoursilverlining 77203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use this one: <a href="https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&#038;page=&#038;store=&#038;itemNum=BT&#038;siteId=1&#038;bulkexists=0" rel="nofollow">https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&#038;page=&#038;store=&#038;itemNum=BT&#038;siteId=1&#038;bulkexists=0</a></p> <p>I’m not convinced it or anything will prevent stretch marks but it leaves my skin super, super soft all day long without being heavy or oily like a lot of heavier creams seem to do. I just use my normal lotion for the rest of my body, Cetaphil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77202 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:25:01 +0000 winniebee 77202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Oh I didn't see the further update that you retested/ got a BFP - congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77199 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:22:56 +0000 winniebee 77199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom gave me Dr. Palmer's (with Vitamin E and cocoa butter) for Christmas....I have been using it since. One tube has lasted me about 2 months and it's almost done...I just got another. It's not very expensive. So far, no stretch marks (just about 26 wks). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77192 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:17:04 +0000 prettylizy 77192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had stretch marks prior to getting preggo, and I know there is no way to prevent them, but I found that bio-oil really helped to dull them once they were there. I actually used it on my armpit/top of boob area (I got stretch marks when my boobs grew...awesome) and I didnt' want them visible in my wedding dress. It helped a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77184 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:06:42 +0000 Mrsbells 77184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There really is no cream or lotion that can prevent stretch marks. So I havent spent any money on this. I just use my regular st ives body lotion just to keep the skin from getting dry and itchy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77161 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:52:07 +0000 mediagirl 77161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Belli brand. My sister in law sent me a box of stuff from her pregnancy. The stuff smells great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77156 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:43:51 +0000 heffalump 77156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't found one that works. I'll have to try one that was suggested here though... I'm ready for the stretch marks to go away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77140 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:36:13 +0000 betsyboop 77140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've tried a bunch but have found the Mama Mio one to be the best so far. It's pricey, but it's very very thick so a little goes a long way, and it does a GREAT job of moisturizing, which you'll need once your belly begins to stretch and your skin becomes dry.<br /> I first tried coconut oil from the grocery store but found it was too oily and a pain/messy to apply. Then I bought a butter bar made especially for pregnancy stretch marks from Lush but it smelled horrendous. THEN I bought the California Baby stretch mark lotion, but the husband couldn't stand the smell (I agreed), and it was pretty thin so I went through a tube pretty quickly.<br /> My advice would be if you don't want to spend a TON on stretch mark creams, use a less expensive one until your belly starts to get really big (for me, around month 6-7) and then switch to Mama Mio. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77104 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:44:33 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 77104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any lotion should be just fine. Don't spend a lot of money because stretch marks are more genetic than anything and no cream has been shown to be effective at preventing them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77103 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:41:28 +0000 j0s1e267 77103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hands down Bio-oil, no stretch marks after both pregnancies with the second one being twins and a 33lbs weight gain.</p> <p><a href="http://bio-oilusa.com/en-us/" rel="nofollow">http://bio-oilusa.com/en-us/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77068 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:51:32 +0000 mrskc 77068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Hey! Thanks for the recommendation. I was also looking at this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Mio-Stretch-prevent-pregnancy/dp/B000OZF8W6/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_img_b" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Mio-Stretch-prevent-pregnancy/dp/B000OZF8W6/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_img_b</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77062 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:17:48 +0000 Cchoi4 77062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This stuff was reeeaaaallllyyyy great. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Otopia-Belly-Natal-Stretch-Massage/dp/B0012188I2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Otopia-Belly-Natal-Stretch-Massage/dp/B0012188I2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top</a></p> <p>But for some reason, I cannot find it ANYWHERE anymore. I have no idea what happened to the company. If you can find it, it's a great one to use! I had 1/2 a bottle left over and gave it to my friend who recently delivered. She loved it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77037 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:41:55 +0000 hilsy85 77037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi date twin! I was just looking this up myself. I think I'm going to order this one: <a href="https://www.belliskincare.com/pregnancy/elasticity-belly-oil.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.belliskincare.com/pregnancy/elasticity-belly-oil.html</a><br /> My dermatologist recommended this line. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-stretch-mark-cream-or-oil#post-77035 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:39:41 +0000 mrskc 77035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that I'm expecting, I'm looking for a good oil or cream to keep stretch marks at bay. What's your favorite? </p>