Question! Are stretch marks mostly genetic or does creme and lotion help prevent getting them.

I think they're mostly genetic. But the coco butter and keeping skin hydrated inside and out (drink extra water) will help with skin elasticity

They say it's genetic and you can do all the creams and oils you want but if you are going to get them you are going to get them. I still lotion and oil out if the small chance maybe it will help lol.

my friend and her bf keep saying how is it genetic if someone they knew mother had it and they didnt cause they used stretch mark lotion. & thats why they didnt get stretch marks. and they keep telling me im going to get stretch marks since I dont have strench mark creme.

but I already have breast strench marks from pregnancy and puberty stretch marks so I assume closer to my due date im going to get them no matter what I do.

@bria

@missjess

I have stretch marks from puberty and growing too. I've noticed a couple on my sides now from pregnancy so I hope that's all! 😶

My mom said she didn't get them with either of her pregnancies

Don't necessarily buy into the stretch mark creams hype. Cocoa butter, regular lotion and coconut oil all help too. It's the hydration of the skin helping the elasticity more than anything. I have no stretch marks from pregnancy and used regular lotion and coco butter lotion. Nothing crazy expensive. I do have stretch marks from puberty but they are very light now. I think genetics play a role but you can help ease them by staying hydrated inside and out