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8186845 tn?1415020547

lucky?? maybe...

So I thought Id share...

Not sure if anyone else has any "how to keep stretch marks away"...

But... Ive been pregnant 3 times now and currently 33 weeks.

My grandma told me when I was first pregnant at 18 to use cocoa butter lotion and then rub baby powder over that on my belly, sides and bum to prevent sretch marks.

I dont know if Ive been lucky or it really works... but I dont have a single stretch mark.

I know not everyone is lucky.... but thought Id share and see if anyone else wanted to give it a try. And its a plus because I think baby poweder smells amazing!!!
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If it runs in your genes then you cannot prevent it. You can try your best to make it less visible. there are some creams on the market that help diminish the look but no prevention.
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If it runs in your genes then you cannot prevent it. You can try your best to make it less visible. there are some creams on the market that help diminish the look but no prevention.
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Thanks for sharing. I use cocoa butter and have for years on my whole body. But baby powder that's interesting. I'm going to have to try it. My tummy itches like no other and I don't scratch because that's what gives you deep deep stretch marks. Mine are a white color but a little pink because it itches!:-)
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8186845 tn?1415020547
I do this every time I get out of the shower and more before bed!
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8186845 tn?1415020547
Maybe will prevent more from happening?!?

It feels good on my itchy growing belly!

Just try it and see. =)
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9414151 tn?1406839268
Do u think it'll work even if u already have stretch marks?
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