Stretch marks - what cream/oil to use and when to start using?

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I know stretch marks are hereditary but that won’t stop me from “trying” to prevent them. 
I’ve read great things about BURTS BEES belly butter and body oil and considering trying these. 
Two questions for you ladies
1.  Do you have any different stretch mark preventative butters / oils that worked well for you?
2. When should you start using them in pregnancy?

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Stretch marks being hereditary is BS. My mom got stretch marks. My sister got stretch marks. I used Bio Oil every day, multiple timea a day. I never got even one stretch mark.

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I used kopari coconut oil + cetaphil lotion (mixed together) on my belly after every shower and didnt get them. I dont know if i would have gotten them otherwise 🤷‍♀️ i did however get a bunch on my thighs where i never applied much

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I haven't really tried to avoid them, i have some by my hips, but my mom didn't really get them either, do what you want (and ideally what feels good), but don't get sucked in by "magic cures"

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I read that it actually isn't the lotion/oil that has an impact but that the belly rub can help with preventing stretch marks. Use something very hydrating and massage your belly, or even better - ask your partner to rub your belly.

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I started using vitamin E oil and mother’s friend body skin cream. I also started using it before my belly grew bigger. I also use extra virgin olive oil as well. It works for me my skin is always moisturized and never itchy anymore ♥️.

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So I got stretch marks with my first 2 babies. This time around I’ve used coconut oil almost every day and they haven’t grown! I’m 38 weeks so we’ll see if they hold out another week or two but I’m honestly shocked!

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I started using oils and lotions at 14 weeks and still got them.

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I started using vitamin E oil as soon as I found out. I drenched myself like a oiled pig lol and that helped me out a lot I only got a few on my love handles

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Honestly, stretch marks are just genetics. I used oils & creams throughout my whole pregnant & still managed to get stretched marks.

Stretch marks - what cream/oil to use and when to start using?

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