I was 21 years-old and clueless about pregnancy and its effects. I was really worried about getting stretch marks when my belly started to grow, I didn’t want to be self concious about my body. I went to Walgreen’s and picked up the Palmer’s cocoa butter cream for preventing stretch marks. I wasn’t sure if this would work but I decided to give it a try. Every morning I would put some of the cream all over my belly and also at night before going to bed. I did this religiously everyday throughout my pregnancy.
Not one stretch mark was visible on my belly, I was overjoyed, obviously I got some stretch marks in other locations such as my inner thighs and some on my breasts, but this is because I did not do the same as I did with my belly. My main concern was my tummy, it’s more visible to people and I would feel better if I didn’t get any.
The cocoa butter worked miracles on me and I am so glad I decided to pick this particular product, I recommend it to everyone I know.
It isn’t expensive, the cream goes for about $6.00 and has 4.4 oz of the cream. It has a nice smell to it and leaves your skin smooth like a baby.
The package says that main ingredients are Cocoa butter, Vitamin E, Collagen and Elastin. The last two ingredients are what really help the skin maintain its natural elasticity. Other ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocoa Extract (Theobroma Cacao), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Isopropyl Lanolate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Lanolin Alcohol (Lanolin), Stearic Acid, Bentonite, Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Caramel, Fragrance (Parfum)
Be aware though that many women have said they have used the cocoa butter cream and still got stretch marks. Maybe for some women it does not work, it all depends on genetics. If your mom got stretch marks then you are more likely to get them. That doesn’t mean you can’t try ways to prevent them. My mother got stretch marks and I was determined not to get them too.
With this product I did good, and maybe you will too.
There is no guarantee as to whether you will have the same results as I did, but keep in mind that keeping your skin moisturized should help prevent very visual stretch marks. Stretch marks are caused due to stretching of dry skin therefore leaving a mark that will cover parts of your belly and other areas of your body.
Also by maintaining a healthy diet during your pregnancy is also a factor in preventing stretch marks. If you gain more than the recommended weight while you’re pregnant your skin is going to stretch faster than normal and cause stretch marks. Eating for two is just a myth about pregnancy. Being healthy is the key to being beautiful.
Try this product and see if it works, it might make wonders for you too.
