What are you using for stretch marks?

[angela418]

I use Palmers cocoa butter formula body oil and lotion and rub it from the top of my thighs to my belly button and all around that area front and back right after I get out of the shower.  It's slightly greasy but dries fast, and I still put clothes over it even if it's not completely dry.  I used it with my son and didn't get ANY stretch marks.  I started using it too late with this one, at 16 weeks, and have a couple tiny ones, hoping now that I am using regularly, they'll fade and I won't get any more!  What has worked for you?  

[angelkisses777]

Hi ladies, I am using Bio Oil, it worked wonders for me! I only apply it every 2nd day after I've showered.

[Verysoon]

I'm using coco butter belly butter and tomorrow im going to get some Mederma. I've also heard that Bio Oil is supposed to be really good. I found a coupon for 5 bucks off in Parent magazine. I'll let you know what works for me. I already have really dry skin! But my boobs are the driest i've ever seen.

[Manderella]

Yeah im using the same stuff, I got one on my thigh and I was like oh no! Got that lotion and havent had any new ones.... Yet :/ oh and the spray they have is fabulous when your belly itches just spray it on :)

[Rhi315]

That's what I use too! But from my understanding, it's not the lotion that you use that prevents the stretch marks as much as it the amount of massaging that you do. I read that stretch marks appear due to your skin stretching too much too quickly. So if you take time to massage/stretch your skin with lotion a couple times a day it has a greater effect then just applying lotion. I'm really bad at doing it, I already have a few small ones on either of my hips. =/ Oh well, I'm sure the baby will be MORE than worth it! =]

[Kara_robbie]

I am using the same thing. I only got a few with my first two kids but that was many years ago and I did not carry to full term. I am a bit nervous for this time.