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Moochiecat 
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Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:02pm |
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Hi _ i'm currently going thru a tonne of "Palmers Coca Butter for stretch marks' in the hopes of avoiding them. It may or may not work, i think its in the genes, but it cant hurt.
But it is very expensive stuff. Does anyone have been home made or cheaper options? Ive thought about olive oil or even vasoline (ugh - slimey tummy). I just wondered if were any clever ladies out there with some cost cutting ideas. thanks
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Spirals
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Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:14pm |
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I haven't started trying anything yet - but I have a large bottle of bio-oil left over from something else that I'll probably use up.
My friend the other day was telling me she used olive oil. Her midwife advised it, and she blew up like a balloon in both her pregnancies and doesn't have a single stretch mark. She said not to forget your boobs, bum and back, as well your bump of course.
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KiwiL
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Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:32pm |
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Surprisingly, I found Bio-Oil sooo effective. It's expensive to buy, but if you look for deals on TradeMe or Ferrit, it's not too bad.
I found I didn't need to use anywhere near as much compared to other creams and it was really nice feeling on. I only used 2/3 of a 200ml bottle over the pregnancy.... which I think I paid about $40 for.
Good luck!
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MummyFreckle
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Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:17am |
Just my opinion but I would be steering clear of BioOil, - here is the blurb that really put me off....from a PHD qualified chemist....
The main ingredient - mineral oil - is not a natural oil, it is a petro-chemical derivative.
Citronellol, geraniol, hydroxyisohexyl 3cyclohexene, linalool, carboxaldehyde and limonene are all reportable allergens in the EU and are skin, eye and respiratory irritants.
The first aid measures for cetearyl ethylhexanoate include washing skin with soap and water in case of contact, removing and washing any contaminated clothing.
Amyl cinnamaldehyde (amyl cinnamal) is also a eye, skin and respiratory sytem irritant and may cause sensitisation. Eugenol is similar, and is marked as a harmful substance.
Sorry - not wanting to scare anyone....but just my opinion!!!
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kmarie
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Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:41am |
Lately everywhere I turn I get told that almond oil is great. Apparently it is really good for baby as a massage oil, and from what I can gather it is meant to be good for stretch marks too. The bottom line is that they say that if you're going to get stretch marks, you'll get them regardless of what you put on your skin. But we can only try huh?! 
Oh - and apparently you can buy pure almond oil, healtheries brand (so it'll be with all the vitamins and etc.), at Foodtown or other supermarkets for about $9 a bottle. I haven't managed to find it yet, but I've only just started keeping an eye out for it...
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Natalie_G
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Posted: 09 September 2008 at 11:02am |
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I am using the Cocoa Butter lotion.
I fully mositurise every day, I dont use a lot of it and since I have been pregnant this is my second bottle.
I dotn like the feel of BioOil on my body.
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Mum2L
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Posted: 09 September 2008 at 11:42am |
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I wouldn't go near Bio Oil if I was you, it is as artificial as you can get, and has caused a lot of bad allergic reactions on people.
Living Nature do a great massage oil for pregnancy to help with stretch marks. It is about $30 for a bottle, and lasts for a really long time. It has a lovely scent to it, and is 100% natural.
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Henna79
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Posted: 09 September 2008 at 4:12pm |
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I just used normal cocoa butter moisturiser from the chemist, I think it was under$10, and I didn't end up with any new stretchmarks
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fire_engine
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Posted: 09 September 2008 at 5:33pm |
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I used St IvesVit E cream. Didn't really work but I figure it's my genes!
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Posted: 11 September 2008 at 10:29pm |
 kmarie wrote:
Oh - and apparently you can buy pure almond oil, healtheries brand (so it'll be with all the vitamins and etc.), at Foodtown or other supermarkets for about $9 a bottle. I haven't managed to find it yet, but I've only just started keeping an eye out for it... |
I got a bottle from New World, but I don't use it everyday as I find it a little congesting on my skin. But definitely do recommend it, and we use it as a massage medium too.
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Margs B
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Posted: 12 September 2008 at 11:51am |
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I'v been using health basic body wash with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Not only does it smell nice but it makes your skin feel nice and soft. I have then just used a moisturiser that has Vitamin E afterwards and its seems to do the trick. Sice I'v been using the body wash and moisturiser I'v had no itching.
I got the body wash from Pak n Save in a 1 Litre bottle for about $6.50 and they have refills.
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