i used cocoa butter to reduce skin itchiness during my pregnancy due to the expanding womb. it did relieve the itchiness,but quite sticky to my like.you are supposed to used this religously on your stomach to get good result.well…i err…did not…n end up with horrible stretch marks…especially during the last two months of pregnancy.if cocoa butter is not your choice,you can always use olive oil…much lighter to the skin.but please do not use the one to be used for cooking!