Your skin is stretching. Your belly is growing. And every oil on the shelf promises to help. So what actually makes a difference?
The answer isn't necessarily a complicated stretch-mark formula. Sometimes, it's about choosing an oil with the right fatty acids to keep your skin nourished, supple and comfortable as it stretches.
Why Apricot Kernel Oil?
Apricot kernel oil is naturally rich in oleic acid, which makes up around 60–70% of its fatty acid profile. It also contains linoleic acid and vitamin E, naturally occurring components that support healthy-looking skin.
Why Do These Fatty Acids Matter?
Oleic acid helps condition the skin and support moisture retention, while linoleic acid supports the skin barrier and helps maintain its structure.
And when skin is well moisturised, it tends to be softer, more supple and more comfortable as it stretches.
Why It Works Well as a Massage Oil
Apricot kernel oil is lightweight and absorbs easily without leaving a heavy, greasy residue. That makes it comfortable to massage over areas that are changing week after week, from your belly and hips to your breasts and lower back.
At Dearist,
Our Apricot Kernel Oil is sourced from Himachal Pradesh and cold-pressed, helping retain its naturally occurring fatty acids and vitamin E.
It won't promise to magically prevent stretch marks, because no oil can guarantee that. But it can help keep your skin nourished, moisturised and comfortable through the changes pregnancy brings.