Stretch Marks!

Hi Mummies, When do you start using the cream to avoid stretch marks on your tummy?

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Apparently, it’s genetics. But creams can reduce it by keeping your skin softer and thus more stretchable without tearing. I used Sebamed from 2nd trimester onwards, twice a day after shower. I only have a two small not very obvious areas of stretch marks by week 33. Much better than my mum’s. Very happy with the effect already. Also not greasy at all. I like it very much. I also tried a sample cream by Clarins. Obviously very expensive if buy out-of-pocket. Not sure of effectiveness but the feel is very smooth and luxurious.

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I didnt use any stretch mark cream except a moisturizing shower gel which is promoted to me that can help reduce the stretch mark appearance. Used 1/3 bottle, observed no new marks appeared (i'm plus size btw, so I have old marks) and kept it aside for upcoming confinement use, so ultimately it depends on how your body progress.

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3mo ago

The shower gel is Rebloom, old marks is still there though. But no appearance of new stretch marks.

i use bio oil + stretchmark serum and cream set from mama’s choice! i guess just use as early as you can to prevent and keep your skin moisturised, but still it depends on genes. i apply once every night before bed.

Main factor is mostly genetics. doesn't really matter how much or what cream you apply. My mum had zero, so I wasn't worried at all about my stretch marks. in the end I really had none

Just start as early as you can but doesn’t mean you apply means you 100% won’t have stretch marks. It’s just to prevent and lower the chance of appearing.

Hi mummy. I'm not sure if i've been using the wrong brand or what, but I have been applying it since the day i found out. And they still appear. Hahahahaah

As soon as I found out I was pregnant (4 weeks then). Surprisingly I really have no stretch marks

I use mama choice stretch mark cream and have no stretch marks https://s.shopee.sg/9f1fSAKy7v

I’ve been using Bio Oil since 2nd month until now week 38 😃 no stretch marks so far 🙏🏻

3mo ago

I read somewhere that Bio Oil has Vitamin A or something which is not so good for baby. Might want to double-check. They have another version without this ingredient for pregnancy.

stretch mark cream is meant to reduce the occurrence and not prevent 100%