Worried about Stretch Marks?

Question

So I am newly pregnant but my partner noticed that my boobs have already gotten bigger which brought up my concern for soon having stretch marks! My mom had it pretty bad and I have heard its genetic but I have hopes that there is still some way I can maintain smooth skin lol. After extensive research and reading reviews the products I have decided on are Bio Oil, Palmers Stretch Mark lotion, and Burts Bees Mama Bee lotion. I saw great reviews for all of these and wanted to try out my options and see what I like the most. So far my favorite is Bio Oil. It instantly stopped my skin from itching. I heard itching the skin is the worst you could do! If anyone else has had good or even not so good experiences with lotions and stretch marks please share! I will definitely try to keep everyone posted about these 3 products.

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Stretch marks occur due to changes in the deep dermis which isn’t reached by any oils or lotions! So if you’re going to get them, there’s not much you can do to stop it.  That doesn’t keep me from keeping my stomach moisturized though just because of the itching. I use hyaluronic acid serum first then my Palmers lotion!

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They are genetic and creams and oils won't prevent them. However using them and staying hydrated with water helps the skin and elasticity. So it will prevent the itching and help any you may get fade faster. Also stretch marks don't mean not smooth skin. You can have them and still have smooth skin. Just moisturize, don't scratch, and take care you your skin/body. I have stretch marks and the skin is still smooth...just have the silver remnants of the stretch mark. But isn't rough or bumpy at all. If you get them they will fade and it wont be a big deal. Just enjoy your pregnancy and know almost all women have at least a few stretch marks somewhere.

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I tried a variety of things but yes, it has a lot to do with genetics. I ended up getting PUPPS so I didn't care anymore about stretch marks. I was so itchy so I scratched a ton.
I stuck to the bio oil for my stretch marks and my c section scar (once I healed) and I feel most my scars were reduced. Not sure if it was genetics (my mom had 5 kids and minimal stretch marks), bio oil, or the other things I used.
Try not to stress about it so much. Your body is doing amazing things!

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I have no product recommendation, but I'm here to give you some hope. I had my baby 6 months ago and I got 0 stretch marks from the pregnancy, none on my belly or boobs, even though I'm very predisposed to them! My mom got tons of stretch marks from having me, and I myself have a lot of stretch marks on my hips which appeared in my teenage years just because of hormonal changes.
I was 100% sure I will get lots of them on my belly during this pregnancy, I think what helped me to avoid them is not gaining too much weight (I was eating a very healthy diet with occasional cravings 😊 ) and being active, I did a lot of daily walks. I also used some random oils and lotions daily, but as mentioned here before they won't protect you from stretch marks, they are mostly for moisturizing and preventing itching.

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I actually used all three and still got stretch marks. It’s genetic and hard to accept but eventually you may come to embrace them. My mom had a lot of stretch marks and she says mine aren’t that bad so maybe those products helped a little

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I used Palmers tummy butter for stretch marks and didn't get any with my first pregnancy. Hoping to have the same results with this pregnancy lol

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