The mistake that most women make is that they wait until their belly begins to swell before treating the potential problem. Some even wait until after the first few stretch marks appear. By this time, it can be too late and treatment may never completely rid the skin of the marks. This is why I chose to start conditioning and preparing my skin from as early as seven weeks of pregnancy.There are many skincare products that are specially formulated to moisturize and prepare the skin for pregnancy. With so many to choose from, all varying in price, which work the best? All of them do! They all use the same key ingredients that help to keep the skin moisturized, soft and supple. Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Collagen and Elastin are the elements in which work their magic and are the main ingredients in all stretch mark prevention and treatment products.

During my first pregnancy, I used Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula, Massage Lotion For Stretch Marks religiously throughout my pregnancy. I also used Queen Helene Natural Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Body Oil with Vitamin E for added moisturization. When I say that I used these products religiously, I mean everyday, several times a day without fail! The key is to be consistent. My skin was so well moisturized that I can honestly say there were only a few times that I ever experienced itching of my skin. I took that as a good sign, and sure enough, I ended my pregnancy completely free of any stretch marks! By taking the necessary steps, you can do it too!