Top 10 for pregnancy stretch marks 2026 · ARBUTI

What helps with pregnancy stretch marks? Ten options, honestly compared.

Up to nine in ten women get stretch marks during pregnancy. At ARBUTI in Munich, we’ve compared the ten best-known options – honestly, including the question of what’s safe to put on your skin right now.

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Lazale: salon-tested · October 2026

Test winner · No. 1 of 10

Lazale Stretch Mark Cream

Cream for pregnancy and other stretch marks – hormone-free

Real result:
Tummy with pregnancy stretch marks: before on the left, after on the right – original photo from the Lazale brandBeforeAfter

TummyOriginal photos from the Lazale brand

  • Six actives, one cream Guarana, soy, moroheiya, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and urea – for fresh marks after giving birth.
  • Straight talk on pregnancy Check with your midwife or doctor first – the brand advises the same.
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  1. 2WeledaBody oil
  2. 3MustelaCream
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All 10 options compared

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1Lazale Stretch Mark CreamLazale Stretch Mark CreamCream · lazale.comOur pick for fresh marks after giving birth.
Tummy with pregnancy stretch marks: before on the left, after on the right – original photo from the Lazale brand
Tummy
Bottom with pale pregnancy stretch marks: before on the left, after on the right – original photo from the Lazale brand
Bottom
Hip with reddish marks: before on the left, after on the right – original photo from the Lazale brand
Hip
What’s inside
A high proportion of guarana extract, plus soy, moroheiya, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and urea. Hormone-free, rated “excellent” for skin tolerance by Dermatest®.
Salon-tested
Our team used Lazale themselves: massage in morning and evening, done. The pump bottle works with one hand.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
The brand considers Lazale suitable but advises checking with a doctor first. So do we – it contains menthol and glycolic acid, among others.

Best foranyone who wants targeted care after giving birth

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2Weleda Stretch Mark Massage OilWeleda Stretch Mark Massage OilBody oil · natural skincareThe natural skincare classic – the No. 1 midwife recommendation, according to the brand.
How it works
Almond, jojoba and wheat germ oil with arnica, two to three times a day – from pregnancy until you stop breastfeeding.
Bear in mind
The brand study (31 women, four weeks) rates how the skin feels, not the marks. Contains essential oils for scent.

Best foranyone who wants certified natural skincare

Versus our No. 1

Weleda is a mild care oil for pregnancy. Lazale is a cream with six actives – our pick for fresh marks after giving birth.

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3Mustela Maternité Stretch Marks CreamMustela Maternité Stretch Marks CreamCream · pharmacyA good choice made for pregnancy.
How it works
Cream with passion fruit oil concentrate and avocado, morning and evening from the first month of pregnancy; also fragrance-free.
Bear in mind
In the usage test (64 pregnant women, three months), 87% reported fewer marks – self-assessment, no comparison group.

Best forpregnant women who want a pharmacy cream

Versus our No. 1

Both are creams. Lazale relies on guarana, soy, moroheiya, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and urea – our pick for fresh marks after giving birth.

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4Bio-Oil® Skincare OilBio-Oil® Skincare OilBody oil · high streetThe best-known classic – an oil with its own brand study.
How it works
Mineral-oil-based oil with calendula, lavender, chamomile and vitamins A and E. Placebo-controlled brand study: 38 women, eight weeks.
Bear in mind
Contains vitamin A (retinyl palmitate); the brand considers the oil suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Best foranyone who prefers an oil

5frei öl® Care Balm for Pregnancyfrei öl® Care Balm for PregnancyBalm · pharmacyA light balm made especially for pregnancy.
How it works
Balm with almond, olive, linseed and borage oil, panthenol, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, twice a day from the start of pregnancy.
Bear in mind
Brand study with 50 pregnant women: 82% developed no stretch marks – no comparison group.

Best forpregnant women who prefer a balm to an oil

6Rilastil Stretch Mark CreamRilastil Stretch Mark CreamCream · pharmacy (import)Fragrance-free cream for sensitive skin – hard to find outside Italy.
How it works
Fragrance-free cream with hyaluronic acid, olive oil derivatives and shea butter; suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to the brand.
Bear in mind
The brand measured hydration and elasticity (20 people), not the marks. Outside Italy, mostly an import.

Best forsensitive skin that doesn’t tolerate fragrance

7babylove Mama Care Oilbabylove Mama Care OilBody oil · dm own brandA simple drugstore care oil.
How it works
Sunflower, olive and almond oil with vitamin E, mineral-oil-free; massage in several times a day.
Bear in mind
Simple basic care – there’s no study.

Best foranyone looking for simple basic care

8Cocunat The Extraordinary Body OilCocunat The Extraordinary Body OilBody oil · online shopNatural oils, beautifully packaged – no study data.
How it works
Almond, rosehip and argan oil with vitamin E – intended by the brand to care for stretch marks.
Bear in mind
The brand gives no study figures. Only available from the brand’s online shop.

Best foranyone who likes natural body oils

9Clarins Tonic Body Treatment OilClarins Tonic Body Treatment OilBody oil · department storeA luxurious body oil – only two to three times a week, according to the brand.
How it works
Hazelnut oil with essential oils of geranium, rosemary and mint, two to three times a week according to the brand.
Bear in mind
The brand doesn’t cite a study. Not specifically marketed for pregnancy; for that, Clarins recommends “Body Partner”.

Best foranyone looking for a fragrant skincare ritual

10RxTretinoin creamMedicine · prescriptionWorks on fresh marks – but has no place in pregnancy.
How it works
Vitamin A acid on prescription. Research reviews show improvements mainly in fresh, reddish marks.
Bear in mind
According to Embryotox, not on the skin during pregnancy; while breastfeeding, only on small areas and never on the breast.

Best forthe time after breastfeeding, with medical supervision

Versus our No. 1

Tretinoin has no place in pregnancy. Lazale is skincare without a prescription – after checking with your midwife or doctor.

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Information from manufacturers, Embryotox and published studies, as of October 2026.

Why Lazale is our test winner

How Lazale became our No. 1

We were sceptical. Especially around pregnancy, there are plenty of promises – but there’s no proof that any cream reliably prevents stretch marks.

So our team used Lazale in the salon themselves. What convinced us was the formula: six caring actives in one cream – for fresh, reddish marks, when care makes the biggest difference.

Today, Lazale is our test winner for the time after giving birth. Don’t just take our word for it – look at the brand’s original photos above.

The team at ARBUTI, Munich

Sound familiar?

  • Your bump is growing, and the skin feels tight and itchy.
  • After the birth, reddish marks have stayed on your tummy, breasts or hips.
  • Older marks have turned pale – and still bother you.

Reddish marks are fresh – that’s when care pays off most. Over time they get paler and less noticeable. What you apply during pregnancy is best discussed with your midwife or doctor.

Three things convinced us:

  1. More than a body oil.Most pregnancy oils care mainly with plant oils. Lazale is a cream with guarana extract second on the ingredient list, plus soy and moroheiya extract, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and urea.
  2. Fits into life with a baby.A 150 ml pump bottle – dosed with one hand, enough for tummy, hips, bottom and thighs. Massage in morning and evening, done.
  3. Hormone-free, skin tolerance “excellent”.That’s Dermatest®’s rating for the cream. Our team has used Lazale in the salon. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, please talk to your midwife or doctor first – the cream contains menthol, glycolic acid and fragrance, among other things.Dermatest seal: Original, excellent, 10/2023

“I recommend Lazale cream to my clients for stretch marks. We use it ourselves and we’re convinced it works.”

Ebru M. · celebrity stylist at ARBUTI
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Good to know

Can you prevent pregnancy stretch marks?

Honestly: there’s no proof that a cream or oil reliably prevents them. A Cochrane review of six studies with 800 women found no clear evidence. Whether you get stretch marks depends largely on your genes and connective tissue. Regular moisturising does keep the skin supple, though, and can ease that tight feeling.

Can I use Lazale during pregnancy?

The brand considers the cream suitable, but itself recommends checking with a doctor first. We advise the same: Lazale contains menthol, capsicum extract, glycolic acid, essential oils and fragrance, among other things. Talk to your midwife or doctor first. The same applies while breastfeeding – and leave out the nipple area.

Which ingredients should I avoid in pregnancy?

Above all retinoids such as tretinoin: according to Embryotox, they shouldn’t be applied to the skin during pregnancy. If you react to fragrance, choose a fragrance-free product. The easiest way: take the ingredient list to your next midwife or doctor’s appointment.

Do pregnancy stretch marks go away?

They don’t disappear completely, but they do fade: over time, reddish marks turn into pale, fine lines. Care can visibly soften fresh marks. If you want more afterwards, ask a dermatologist about laser or microneedling once pregnancy and breastfeeding are over.

When should I start moisturising?

Most brands recommend moisturising tummy, breasts, hips, bottom and thighs twice a day from the start of pregnancy. Start Lazale after checking with your midwife or doctor – during pregnancy and while breastfeeding alike.

Thigh with reddish marks before and after using Lazale – original brand photoBeforeAfter
Original photo from the Lazale brand. Individual results may vary.

Our verdict

“After giving birth, care pays off most while the marks are still reddish – that’s why Lazale is our test winner. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, have a quick word with your midwife or doctor first.”

The team at ARBUTI, Munich

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How we compare: ARBUTI is a Munich salon with a background in fashion and campaigns – we’re not doctors or midwives. We compared the ten options we’re asked about most often, using information from manufacturers, Embryotox (the German drug-safety centre for pregnancy) and published studies (as of October 2026). We recommend Lazale and link to lazale.com.

Cosmetic products are not medicines. Individual results may vary.