Stretch mark cream/oil

I’ve a nut allergy and can’t find any without almond oil / macadamia or argon oil in. Does anyone know of any???

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Check this out:
Active ingredients: baobab oil, maracuja concentrate, shea olein.
https://uk.typology.com/products/stretch-marks-gel?utm_campaign=ggukp0001&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw3cTEMnAsEWwV1j5_tUi-zhwYsu3PQhSLAkEO-xNiP9uYrT-wgo-khoCql4QAvD_BwE

shame it’s out of stock :(

it's probably for the best Shea is a tree nut like almond and macadamia! I have a nut allergy and I don't have any problems with Bio-oil. I'm currently switching between these two or sometimes I use them together.
Motherlylove TUMS & BREASTS Stretch Marks Oil | 100% Natural Vegan | Vitamin E, Citrus Lime | Moisturises, Hydrates & Nourishes Your Skin | Award Winning | Made in UK Created by an Expert Midwife https://amzn.eu/d/bHE9X9n

https://www.boots.com/palmers-cocoa-butter-formula-original-solid-jar-100g-10029521

ahhh great 😊 I’ll have a look thank you!!

Coconut isn't classed as a nut is it?

No it's not a tree nut so it is a separate allergy generally people with tree nut allergies are safe with coconut. Unfortunately I'm allergic to tree nuts, coconut and also peanuts and they are all separate allergies. Nut allergy sufferers just have to be careful that they know exactly which class they are allergic to.

Oh gosh didn't know all that!

I'd maybe recommend try using aloe Vera! It's amazing for the skin

Cold pressed avocado oil or cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil works well!

I’ve just been using E45 lotion on everywhere ☺️

I have used Desert Harvest aloe vera gel in the past (for a different problem lol) and it was good. Or have you looked at Mama Mio? Bit on the pricy side but they have so much stuff, surely some of it must be allergy friendly! 😂

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