Pregnancy can take a huge toll on the body, and sometimes it can be extremely exhausting trying to deal with the effects of having a baby—especially unwanted stretch marks.
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More than 50 per cent of women will get stretch marks to some degree during their pregnancy. Although there’s many debates surrounding whether lotions and oils prevent stretch marks in the making, many products in the market will assist the skin to feel smooth and comfortable, easing the inevitable changes to your body throughout those nerve-racking, yet exciting nine months.
So, we’ve rounded up 11 baby safe-beauty products that will give you one less thing to worry about when you’re planning for a bub.L’occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil
L’occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil, $67, at David Jones.
Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Revealing Body Lotion
Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Revealing Body Lotion With 10% AHA, $43, at Paula’s Choice.
Hatch Belly Fix Stretch Mark Minimising Sheet Mask
Hatch Belly Fix Stretch Mark Minimising Sheet Mask, approx. $52, at Hatch Collection.
Bio-Effective Body Intensive
Bio-Effective Body Intensive, $150, at David Jones.
Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter
Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter, $24, at Bath & Unwind.
The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil
The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil, $40, at The Chemistry Brand.
Clarins Stretch Mark Minimiser
Clarins Stretch Mark Minimiser, $75, at Clarins.
Cowshed Udderly Gorgeous Stretch Mark Balm
Cowshed Udderly Gorgeous Stretch Mark Balm, approx. $38, at Cowshed Online.
Mama Mio Goodbye Stretch Marks Stretch Mark Minimiser
Mama Mio Goodbye Stretch Marks Stretch Mark Minimiser, $79, at Mio Skincare.
Bio-Oil
Bio-Oil, $15, at Priceline.
Weleda Stretch Mark Massage Oil
Weleda Stretch Mark Massage Oil, $28, at David Jones.
I was never in the situation of stretching my tummy luckily. But my sis in law swears by bio oil!
I was one of the lucky ones who didn't have any stretch marks. I don't remember using any stretch mark prevention products but I now use Bio Oil for lots of skin issues.
DermalMD Stretch Mark Serum worked well. I applied after every shower and before bed. I was overweight before I got pregnant, and I didn’t get any new stretch marks while using this. I also appreciated that it wasn’t greasy and thick like the other products I’ve tried.