Belli Pregnancy Stretch Mark Belly Oil: 3.8 Ounces of Essential Maternity Skin Care with Vitamin E for Healthy Skin, Scar Protection, and OB-GYN, Dermatologist Recommended

I got this product after hearing the co-founder on the podcast Pregtastic. He explained that three of the ingredients in this product had some scientific basis in reducing stretch marks or the extent of them and I was pretty compelled by his explanation of each of those components. So I gave this a go!Now, my mom had stretch marks pretty badly with her kids every time. They say that genetics is a big factor and that if your mom gets stretch marks, you are likely to. So I was really expecting to see them leading up to my due date. I ended up delivering my baby just a few days before my due date and- to my surprise- ended up without a single stretch mark. I was so doubtful of this product that I kept looking for any sign of marks. I really didn't expect to finish my pregnancy without them, and in this weird way, I kind of feel a little bit sad I didn't get just one as a pregnancy token. I really can't say for certain that this oil "prevented" stretch marks, but it was nice to use and I'm sure it didn't hurt.Now onto the oil itself- it smells wonderful and felt great to rub on my belly and hips as part of my nightly routine. As I rubbed it on I felt like I was giving myself and my baby a soothing massage. I didn't ever have dry belly skin so can't comment on whether it helps with that, but I bet it would- it's an oil so it locks in moisture.I used 1-2 pumps starting in month 2 of my pregnancy, and had to increase to 3 by the end. I ran out at about the 7 month mark and decided to go ahead and get the second bottle and use super liberally through the rest of the pregnancy. I ultimately used about 1 1/2 bottles.If I was disappointed with anything, it's the price- it's a very expensive product. That said, I liked using it and it was my treat to myself throughout the pregnancy. And hey, no stretch marks. Again, not sure if that is really because of the product or because of my luck (I had an amaaaaaazing pregnancy and birth).

The skin on my belly looks EXACTLY the same as it did pre-pregnancy. I am truly amazed.My grandma got very bad stretch marks and loose skin post pregnancy, my mum had very bad stretch marks. I knew I was guaranteed to have the same fate. Even though I had accepted my fate I thought I would at least try to look after the skin whilst it was stretching.I’d like to admit that I’m not entirely sure exactly what worked - the oil or the combination of things I did in addition to the oil. But below is exactly what I did.1/ Buy this oil. It’s amazing. It smells like lavender and it’s super relaxing especially at night. It was like a little ritual applying it in the evening.2/ Apply oil twice a day every single goddamit day of your pregnancy. Morning and night.3/ *try* to get in the best shape of your life pre-pregnancy.4/ Stay hydrated as you possible can. As soon as I felt my belly getting itchy I would smoother the oil and chug 32oz of water.5/ NEVER let your belly see sunlight the entire pregnancy. This was really hard as I was pregnant the whole summer. UV breaks down collagen. Collagen helps with elasticity.I hope this helps somebody as I was somebody who read all the review religiously!

I have stretch marks on my hips/legs from growth spurts while I was growing up - so I would say I'm naturally more prone to stretch marks. This is my first pregnancy, and so far, I have been using Belli oil since around week 18 of my pregnancy up to this point, and I am currently 35 weeks. I currently have no signs of stretch marks. I use the oil only once a day - every night before bed, and it has a relaxing lavender scent that I personally enjoy. I use a moisturizing cream every morning to prevent the getting oil on my clothes. The oil has also helped to prevent itch as my belly stretches, I have noticed if I have a particularly itchy day, I can use a small amount of the oil on the itchy location, and it goes away almost immediately. I use about 1 bottle per month, but it's getting closer to needing a new one every 3 weeks as I get to the end of my pregnancy. I will update this review post-birth to confirm if it works for the last 5 weeks of pregnancy!Editing one month postpartum:I used this oil up through my delivery date with no stretch marks! I applied it to my breasts, stomach, hips, and upper thighs. As soon as I gave birth, I was instructed by nurses and lactation consultant’s not to use scented products on my skin so that my baby would learn my natural scent for bonding. So I stopped using this oil, and as soon as my milk came in I got stretch marks on my breasts. I said in my original review that I am prone to stretch marks, and this just proves that the oil is what prevented me from getting stretch marks all over my body throughout my pregnancy, and as soon as I stop using it I got them. I’m sad that I didn’t continue to use it after I gave birth while breast-feeding, otherwise I would have zero stretch marks... so be that a lesson to all of you expectant mothers!

I used this along with talo-based body butter and no stretch marks! I started use in first trimester and used everyday.