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Stretch Marks cream

Hello,  I'm worried about stretch marks, im 6wks 3 days preggo, I'm wondering if there's a cream/lotion that can help "tone down" or reduce the stretch marks. I know alot has to do with genetics but im just curious if anyone has heard of things that work, or may work.  
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Thanks everyone!  Really appreciate it <3
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Palmers cocoa butter. Rub everywhere. You can buy online and they give you a free baby name book too. I started at 3 months. I'm due in 30 days and no stretch marks anywhere. When you begin to feel itchy that's when the stretch marks begin to develop. So stay ahead of the game and moisturze especially when you itch. (Side note: Poor husband has actually developed the stretch marks this pregnancy haha. It's been pretty rough for him haha.) Good luck.
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Surprisingly, I got stretch marks on the insides of my thighs, and putting cocoa butter there twice a day has helped. I'd been putting it on my stomach, boobs, hips, but didn't think that particular location was needed. It is genetics, but after a week I see abig difference in them already; and they don't seem to be getting worse either.
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Yeaah, you can't run from that.I've been using the natural cocoa butter since I found out I was pregnant I'm not 33 wks and got ny first pair. Hopefully it goes away. Just keep it moisturized.  It could've been worse by now. A girl is the same as me n her belly is full of them, she didn't moisturize
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My doctor said to stay away from bio oil because of a certain ingredient in  it...retin a or something. he said cocoa butter is about as good as it gets until after you give birth
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Cream really wont make a big difference honestly. If your skin is made up with a little extra elasticity in it you will get them regardless. If not you wont. Thats why some women get them and others dont. Its genetics.
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Bio oil or any type of oil that has vitamin e in it. Try not to scratch as your tummy gets bigger but sometimes towards the end they'll pop up anyway!
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