There are plenty of unwanted side effects that come with being pregnant, and stretch marks are definitely one of them. Many women will develop stretch marks on their stomach, legs, thighs, and breasts throughout their pregnancy and after the baby is born.
While these marks may feel inevitable, there are creams and oils that help diminish its appearance and prevent it from becoming more severe. Check out our recommendations below:
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil $5.99 – $27.99
The PurCellin oil is light, not greasy, and easily absorbed into your skin. Dr. Kenneth Mark, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and skin cancer expert, highly recommends it. He says, “I have noted it to work fantastically at preventing pregnancy-induced stretch marks. I tell my patients to begin using it at the start of the second trimester.”
Honest Organic Belly Balm $16.99
New York dermatologist Debra Jaliman swears by this balm. “It’s loaded with super moisturizing ingredients [like organic cocoa butter, olive oil, tamanu oil, and omega fatty acids],” she says. “It’s all natural, so it’s safe for sensitive skin and expecting moms.”
Earth Mama Belly Oil $14.99
The super moisturizing blend of grape seed oil, organic jojoba seed oil, organic chamomile extract, calendula extract, vitamin E, organic orange essential oil, and citrus neroli oil is a must. “It goes on smoothly because it’s an oil and not a cream,” says Jaliman. With no artificial or unsafe chemicals, the oil absorbs easily and quickly into your skin.
Palmers Cocoa Butter Massage Cream $6.95
If you’re looking for something that is both inexpensive and very effective, look no further. Dermatologist Marisa Garshick recommends it as, “a tried and true classic for stretch marks. It’s formulated with cocoa butter, Shea butter, vitamin E, and other antioxidants to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and improve skin elasticity,” she says.
Mama Mio The Tummy Rub Butter $36
This velvety cream will soothe your dry skin and work to protect and prevent against stretch marks. Dr. Garshick says, “It contains a blend of Shea butter and various oils including avocado and rosehip oil to provide moisture, and vitamin E to serve as an antioxidant to improve the appearance of stretch marks.”
xx, The FabFitFun Team
