How good is Palmer's cocoa butter?

9 replies

fekq · 19/06/2009 12:45

been offered a couple of bottles of it for free, and wondered whether it's the best thing to use in pregnancy (and is it safe?)

or should I use something specifically for pregnancy skin care and keep the Palmer's for afterwards?

your thoughts please?! don't mind buying something different if the free stuff's not so good

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EldonAve · 19/06/2009 14:54

it's safe and lovely - smells like chocolate

gymllfixit · 19/06/2009 15:13

I used Palmer's through two pregnancies, and not a stretch mark insight. Brill stuff in my opinion.

bleh · 19/06/2009 16:23

Amazing. It's really good stuff. But as a warning, even though it smells like chocolate, it doesn't taste like it, just so you know.

Rhubarb · 19/06/2009 16:26

It's lovely. But unfortunately getting stretch marks is a genetic thing, if your mother had them then chances are that you'll get them too. No amount of creams will stop that.

Palmers does smooth out your skin though and leaves it feeling nice and soft!

TheRealMrsJohnSimm · 19/06/2009 16:32

Agree with Rhubarb about SMs being genetic. However, I have tried many (mostly expensive) creams for stretch marks since pregnancy and this is the one product which has significantly improved their appearance and feel. Worth every penny and perfectly safe for pregnancy.

bebesequin · 19/06/2009 20:09

Put on over 3 stone with DS used this stuff by the bucket and not a single stretch mark-swear by it- My mum got stretch marks with both her pregnancies and I have a few on my boobs from when I was a teenager so always presumed I would get more in pregnancy- I say try it much better than these expensive stretch mark specific creams

Clure · 19/06/2009 20:52

yes, I love it rich and smells of white chocolate. I too used it on bump in pregnancy and didn't get one stretch mark

LadyAga · 19/06/2009 20:54

It does make your skin very soft but does have a strong smell that lingers.

I used pure almond oil; it was cheaper, lasted longer and I didn't get a single stretch mark.

Although SM's are mostly likely genetic, but making sure you look after the quality of your skin and drinking lots of water to keep your skin hydrated will help minimise the damage.

hullygully · 19/06/2009 20:55

It tastes quite odd compared to Anchor. I suggest a lot of marmalade.

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