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Unfortunately, I don't think any of that stuff works. Whether or not you get stretch marks is largely genetic so I don't think you can prevent them. And no creams make them go away.

Speaking from experience of having a ton of stretch marks from an unneeded weight loss, there is no cream to prevent them. Genetics are you friend (or enemy in this case). Having well moisturized and healthy skin will help since without good hydration skin is always more susceptible to all forms of wear and tear. Past that though, nothing you can do.

On a positive note, if you do get them, know that about 90% of women have them somewhere, even celebrities. They also fade wonderfully with time. But if you do want to do something about it there is research going into fixing them, I mean huge $$$$ making opportunity, and things like fraxel lasering and derma rolling are some things to look into.

I used to Vitamin E oil and all the pregnancy lotion you can find EVERYDAY and still got tons of stretchmarks from my first pregnancy. Second time around I said screw it and didn't use anything, and I didn't get any new ones, nor did my old ones get any worse. Its all genetic IMO

Yes, they definetly fade. My FI just told me this morning that he can hardly see them anymore.

I didn't get a single stretch mark with my pregnancy and I used Mama Mio super rich body cream. It's not stretch mark cream but it has shea butter and avocado oil and made for pregnant moms.  I got it as a gift and didn't intend to use it  as such, except to soothe uncomfortable, irritating belly.  I read stretch marks  are just genetic and don't know if I  believe in using creams.  I did put on my weight steadily and slowly so that might have helped.  I had a  few pre-existing stretch marks on the side of my hips  from when I lost and gained weight quickly during a surgery as a kid.