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Will applying organic extra virgin fijian (banaban) coconut oil to a pregnant belly prevent stretch marks? can you ingest it if preg?any benefits?
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Nothing: Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.
Answered 12/9/2013
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