2007-03-06 01:32:18 · 12 answers · asked by mixed_beauties 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Its most easily absorbed into the skin to keep it hydrated and elastic. That's what helps your body to stretch as much as it can before the skin tears and leaves marks.
Theyre genetic, but theyre made much MUCH worse if your skin is dry and not elastic.
2007-03-06 01:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, cocoa butter will not reduce your stretch marks. They are hereditary, so it doesn't matter what you do, if it is in your genes, then it's not going to work.
Your only hope for salvation is time. They will be nasty and red while your big and pregnant, and once that baby comes out, they will look shriveled and yucky. I was very annoyed with mine. But in time, they will eventually turn white, which may clash with your natual skin tone, but it's much better than the red.
I'm not trying to be mean, just honest. A lot of these people will praise cocoa butter, saying that they didn't have many or any stretch marks because of it, but more than likely, their genes made that decision, not the lotion.
Good luck with the new baby! :)
2007-03-06 09:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by christina mcafoos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES YES YES!!!! 100% pure cocoa butter works wonders! Now, Stretch marks are hereditary, which means.. if your mom got them, chances are pretty high you will to, HOWEVER cocoa butter is very great on minimizing and reducing stretch marks. Apply it at least 2-3 times a day, the best time is when you get out of the shower or bath. Good Luck
2007-03-06 09:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by yahoocraze 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's what they say but here's my story. I bought the Palmer's cocoa butter cream for stretch marks and I used it religiously however, I noticed that everytime I put it on I began to itch, and scratch. Well I later found out that scratching INCREASES the visibility and the number of stretch marks you get. So I started using baby oil and it worked wonders!!! My skin was health, smooth and glistened in the light!!!
2007-03-06 11:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno but I've made a daily ritual out of rubbing it on twice a day. I didn't buy the cheap can of cocoa butter I bought the 7 dollar tube of cocoa butter for stretch marks so I hope that helps at least a little.
2007-03-06 09:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by ms.pontes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told it would by my Dr but it did keep my skin soft and moist but it did not prevent them all the way,just made the skin easier to stretch and made them a little lighter,good luck and congrats
2007-03-06 09:45:33 · answer #6 · answered by Sunshine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eh, in my experience NO. it just acts like any other lotion, conditioning and moisturising the skin. Stretch marks will fade to a silvery-white color after the birth, and the lotion dies help with itchiness/skin elasticity...but there's no "miracle cream" unfortunately.
2007-03-06 10:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by Sirius's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was pregnant with my daughter my husband rubbed it on me everyday, but I still got stretch marks, i just found out I am pregnant again, and I hope if I start sooner I may not have as many.
2007-03-06 09:55:50 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i tried every product under the sun and still got stretch marks :( i think if you're gonna get em you will! by all means get your self some creams, lotions and potions and pray they work. good luck xxx
2007-03-06 09:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by louise 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not scientifically proven. Apply moisterizer instead. After birth, have a good massage on your tummy and wear a good corset.
2007-03-06 09:39:05 · answer #10 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋