Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks is designed to help pregnant women moisturize their growing skin. Although most doctors agree that stretch marks are generally a result of heredity rather than external environment, keeping the skin supple and soft can–at the very least–reduce the skin itchiness that often accompanies pregnancy.
The Product
The product is packaged in a short, wide plastic jar with a screw-top lid. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks is actually a very thick balm-like substance rather than a lotion or cream. At first glance the product appears to be a soft wax. Indeed, the texture initially feels waxy and hard.
To use Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks, I had to forcefully shove my fingers into the product to get a chunk of it on my hands. However, after spreading a few lumps around my stomach, I realized that the product softens with body heat. After a few moments, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks became easier to spread across my skin.
After applying the product, my hands were coated in the substance. Washing it off was quite difficult, as Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks contains a significant amount of oil. The positive result of this, however, is that the product stayed on my skin for an extended period of time. Rather than “soaking” into my skin, I felt it continued to moisturize and protect my skin for up to 24 hours.
The scent of the product is not unpleasant, and it has just the lightest hint of lavender. However, the product does not have an overpowering or overwhelming floral odor.
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks did an excellent job of soothing my dry skin and reducing the itchiness.
Availability
I have found that the product is not available at every drugstore or supermarket. However, most major drugstores and some maternity shops do carry Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks.
Price
Compared to similar brands, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks is reasonably priced at about $5 per 4.4 oz. Other “tummy butters” cost as much as $20 for the same amount of product.
Overall Opinion
I intend to continue using Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks throughout my pregnancy. It is an effective product for a reasonable price. Moreover, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks does not contain many of the harsh chemicals and preservatives that are found in similar products.
