Beauty and the Bump Safe Skincare for Pregnant Women
Skincare during pregnancy is a concern for many women. They want to continue a good, healthy skincare routine but also want to be sure the products they choose are not harmful to their growing baby.
Hormones can cause major changes in the body during pregnancy including in the skin, so it is important to review your routine and products regularly throughout these important nine months. Some of the most common concerns are melasma, breakouts and stretch marks.
Melasma
Many women experience dark patches of skin on their face during pregnancy, a condition that is called melasma. Fortunately, it can be safely treated without harming the baby by using gentle products that will lighten the skin without irritating it.
The Eurcerin Pigment range is a safe choice for pregnancy. Choose Even Pigment Perfector Day SPF 30 50mL for general day wear.
Protecting your skin from UV damage is equally important during pregnancy to prevent melasma from worsening. The Even Pigment Perfector has SPF 30 but if you require stronger protection, use Eucerin Even Pigment Perfector Sun Fluid SPF 50+ .
Acne and Breakouts
If your pregnancy hormones are making your skin break out and bringing back the acne-riddled memories of middle school, it’s important to choose gentle and safe products for treating it.
During pregnancy, you should avoid any products that contain salicylic acid and retinols. Instead, choose those that contain small amounts alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic acid or lactic acid.
The Dermopurifyer range of products is effective for treating acne and safe to use during pregnancy and the range includes a scrub, toner, cleanser and soothing cream.
Stretch Marks
Along with the visual impact, stretch marks can make skin feel dry and itchy. The products you choose should soothe and hydrate the skin and ease the itching. Many stretch mark preparations are oil-based, like
Bio Oil with Elemis Japanese Camelia Body Oil Blend; it is easily absorbed and rich in plant collagen and it prevents stretch marks whilst pregnant and improves skin elasticity.
Mustela Stretch Marks Prevention Oil,, an organic stretch marks oil designed to improve skin elasticity and limit the appearance of stretch marks especially during pregnancy.
With something as precious as pregnancy, it’s always best to be cautious when trying new skincare products.
Always check with your doctor before applying anything new to your skin. This will ensure that your skin gets what it needs, but also that you care for your growing baby at the same time.
