I was asked today what I have been using to help prevent stretch marks? I looked at so many!!!! different lotions, potions, creams or oils?     What do you use?     No one wants stretch marks!!!……

We will never really know if they work or not as if you use one you may not have got them anyway even if you hadn’t used anything as not everyone gets them. Or you could only use it on half your belly but who would do that as you may get them one side and not the other and that would be really strange. Of course there is nothing wrong with stretch marks they are one of natures little things to remind us of what we have been through.

I kept seeing Bio Oil in all the magazines and it had been recommended to me so thought I’d give it a go. It is one of the most expensive, but I had the approach that I don’t mind paying if it will work, so I use this every morning after I get out the shower and rub it into just the areas that are prone to stretch marks. I drip it onto my tummy and rub it in all over the bump and around my sides then what is left on my hands I rub under and around the edges of my boobs. I don’t put much here any more as I found at the beginning of my pregnancy that it did give me loads and loads of spots so do be careful. I then use it on my thighs and bottom. I then use just baby oil for everywhere else as I don’t need to prevent stretch marks on my arms or feet and I’ve only just started my second bottle and am 7 1/2 months pregnant so I’ve managed to make it last really well. It goes into the skin nicely and I love the smell.

I also have been using at night something that was recommended to me, and I now use it for everything it’s fab I would recommend this to anyone as a moisturiser. Virgin Coconut Oil, I rub this all over before I go to bed as it dose take a little while to soak in but my skin has been great since I started using it. I was expecting it to be in a bottle and be like a normal liquid oil, however it is in a tub and is solid so I was unsure of how it would work but as soon as it touches your skin it starts to melt and is so easy to rub in. This oil is the most versatile one I’ve ever come across as it can be used for anything, it is totally pure and contains no preservatives or trans fats. It is resistant to high temperatures, which makes it ideal for cooking and baking as well as for spreading on toast ect, as a healthy alternative for butter. These are some of the suggestions the company mention. I have tried cooking with it and I have to say was very easy to use and gives a hint of coconut to your dinner. I like coconut so liked that however if you don’t like coconut then I wouldn’t recommend it for cooking. It is very cheep to I got 1500ml for just under £30 from ..http://www.coconutoilcompany.com/… I really like my coconut oil and will continue to use it as a moisturiser even after I have the baby.

I hope that helps you find a moisturiser…… coconut oil definitely my favorite.