Does cocoa butter actually work for preventing stretch marks or is it a sham??

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I have had 2 prior children and no stretch marks  thus far, but I’m 36 now and my skin was definitely a little looser after my pregnancy at 34. Does anyone have decent science on this? I can’t really find any. My fiancé bought me some cocoa butter lotion just in case.

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Stretch marks are genetic, but thinks like cocoa butter can keep you comfortable when it starts to itch from the stretching.

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The only thing it helps with is making them less itchy and keeping your skin moisturized. I’ve been using this since 6w and I’m now 35w with a stomach full of purple stretch marks. What they say about them being genetic really is true lol.

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Nothing can prevent them .. only some thi ng s can help them not be as bad

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I used 100 % virgin coconut oil after every shower for both of my pregnancies. I had them pretty close together as well. I didn’t get any stretch marks. Yes they are mostly genetics but but staying hydrated, moisturized and gaining weight at a steady pace can help. I’m 35 and my kiddos are 19 months and 4 months old.

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I use it just for my comfort from the itching

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Nothing can prevent them if they are going to happen (it’s genetics unfortunately) but applying lotion or oils to help keep skin moisturized while the skin is stretching can help with the severity of the stretch marks.