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Need your opinions!!!!

Hi there everyone! So I wanted to get your opinions on what to use to prevent stretch marks. I know a lot has to do with genetics, how you eat, and over all heath but would like to do all I can to help prevent them. I'm currently 14 weeks and just using cocoa butter for now. I'm starting to notice my skin is starting to itch so definelty want to get ahead of this.... any opinions or suggestions are welcome!!
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Use both, cocoa butter and the oil at least 3-4 times a day. That's what I do and it helps with the itching and to prevent them, I'm in my 4th pregnancy and this is what I've done to prevent them.
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Thanks for the info everyone. I think I might switch to bio-oil and see if it at least helps the itching.
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Coconut oil is a good moisturizer and helps relieve my itchiness. Whenever I feel the urge to scratch, I massage some coconut oil onto my belly in a circular motion until the itch goes away.
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It is mostly genetic. Try to drink lots of water to stay hydrated (good for baby and your skin). The slower/steady weight gain, the more time your skin has to stretch.
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Nothing worked for me unfortunately , some women get them some don't. I use bio oil tho but no progress and it does help with the itching. I about to have my 3 child and I embrace my tiger stripes lol
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