whats your lotion routine?

[negirl824]

Are any of you switching up products or have you started a routine to keep that belly moisturized?

I know there is a whole debate over you can and can not prevent stretch marks. Either way I am using lotion just to keep my skin comfortable when is starts to stretch. 

I am using the new Nivea in shower lotion then palmers cocoa cocoa butter lotion after. Last time I used bio-oil and the palmers. I might pick up some bio oil later on when things really start getting bigger. The smell of the palmers is also starting to get to me so I might buy it sooner than later. As of now I just do that once a day during/after my shower.

[mrssqueegy]

Apr 9, 2015 8:07:01 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

Are any of you switching up products or have you started a routine to keep that belly moisturized?

I know there is a whole debate over you can and can not prevent stretch marks. Either way I am using lotion just to keep my skin comfortable when is starts to stretch. 

I am using the new Nivea in shower lotion then palmers cocoa cocoa butter lotion after. Last time I used bio-oil and the palmers. I might pick up some bio oil later on when things really start getting bigger. The smell of the palmers is also starting to get to me so I might buy it sooner than later. As of now I just do that once a day during/after my shower.

You definitely can't.  Stretch marks come from the deep layer of the skin (dermis) so there is no cream or lotion that can prevent them.  Stretch marks comes from a combination of the rate at which the skin is stretched (so if your belly grew super fast it would stretch the skin really quickly and cause more stretch marks) and genetics.  So don't spend a lot of money on something that claims to prevent stretch marks.

That said, I still love lotion.  I use it mainly in the winter because my skin gets so dry.  I only use it occasionally in the summer.  I have a huge collection of lotions and body butters.  I love bath stuff so people always get me yummy smelling stuff as gifts.  Right now I'm using a Vanilla Noel scented body cream from Bath and Body Works.  Smells like cupcakes.

[negirl824]

mrssqueegy, Yea I know you can not but I know people out there think you can prevent them. I like the moisturizing factors of the products I use. I would get itchy and uncomfortable if I didn't use it, that my main reason for using it.

[PinkShoesGal]

I had good luck my first pregnancy with Mama Mio The Tummy Rub Butter and The Tummy Rub Oil.

I also really, really like the smell of Burt's Bees Lemon and Vitamin E Bath and Body Oil.

[byjove]

I used mostly the burts bee mama butter or something like that. I didn't get stretch marks until like the last month. I would get itchy as the skin on the belly stretched and I think the lotion definitely helped with that. I will likely moisturize again.

That said, I normally have very dry skin and can get patches of psoriasis so I have to be careful about lotioning a lot. I do try to switch to more natural friendly products while pregnant as much as can- like I will stop with the petroleum based creams (though they work great!).

[manderslvt]

Yeah, I think lotion feels nice on an itchy belly, but stretch marks, or lack thereof, are mostly genetic.

[expatmama11]

Apr 9, 2015 9:01:17 GMT -5 byjove said:

I used mostly the burts bee mama butter or something like that. I didn't get stretch marks until like the last month. I would get itchy as the skin on the belly stretched and I think the lotion definitely helped with that. I will likely moisturize again.

That said, I normally have very dry skin and can get patches of psoriasis so I have to be careful about lotioning a lot. I do try to switch to more natural friendly products while pregnant as much as can- like I will stop with the petroleum based creams (though they work great!).

Did the burts bees absorb really well? I hate when I'm left all greasy feeling after putting lotion on. 

[anonymouseliza]

Coconut oil also works really well. I have lotion, I just rarely use it because I prefer to apply right after shower, but never leave enough time.

[mamomma5]

Coconut oil is the solution to everything! Lol
No but really I tried my first pregnancy to prevent them and no good, my stomach is covered. Oh well.

[byjove]

Apr 9, 2015 11:34:01 GMT -5 expatmama11 said:

Apr 9, 2015 9:01:17 GMT -5 byjove said:

I used mostly the burts bee mama butter or something like that. I didn't get stretch marks until like the last month. I would get itchy as the skin on the belly stretched and I think the lotion definitely helped with that. I will likely moisturize again.

That said, I normally have very dry skin and can get patches of psoriasis so I have to be careful about lotioning a lot. I do try to switch to more natural friendly products while pregnant as much as can- like I will stop with the petroleum based creams (though they work great!).

Did the burts bees absorb really well? I hate when I'm left all greasy feeling after putting lotion on. 

I hate that feeling too and don't remember it. I think it adsorbed well. I would put it on as part of my bed time routine.

[tina515]

A few of my friends work in the corporate offices at holistic/natural pharmacies/grocery stores (typical for my neck of the woods) and are always coming to girls nights with bags of products that they've been given. So I just grab whatever and give it a try. I've REALLY loved the Acure stuff which you can now get at Target. All natural and organic, and water isn't the first ingredient, which makes me feel better about its ability to actually moisturize.

I'll probably be digging into their stashes or asking for their discount on some more intense stuff eventually. My mom got stretch marks, so I'm pretty sure I will too, but I also get really itchy while my skin heals normally, and I'm pretty dry, so lotion will be needed regardless.

[cnf2013]

Good timing with this question, I just ran out of lotion. I generally slather it on before bed because I have a hard time sleeping if my skin is dry. And since I often shower twice a day from workouts, I get pretty dry. I got Nivea Cocoa Butter plus Vitamin E at Wal-Mart today. I might grab some Palmer's or Bio Oil too one my belly starts to grow. I know you can't prevent stretch marks, but I'm still going to lotion my belly to high hell anyways.

[kfran84]

I am a daily lotioner and always have been.

I used Belli brand oil on my belly and boobs last time around... plan to do the same this time. I didn't get any stretch marks, but I think it's genetic as my mom didn't either. What mrssqueegy said makes sense. However, it did keep me comfortable as my skin stretched to epic proportions that I had previously not imagined could be possible. Staying hydrated is helpful too.

[mosy]

Apr 9, 2015 16:50:01 GMT -5 kfran84 said:

I am a daily lotioner and always have been.

I used Belli brand oil on my belly and boobs last time around... plan to do the same this time. I didn't get any stretch marks, but I think it's genetic as my mom didn't either. What mrssqueegy said makes sense. However, it did keep me comfortable as my skin stretched to epic proportions that I had previously not imagined could be possible. Staying hydrated is helpful too.

Yeah, that will help your skin maintain its elasticity. There are also supposedly certain foods and supplements that are good for the skin and could possibly have some benefit by working from the inside, but who knows.