Is Your Skin Care Routine Safe for Your Pregnancy?

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Is Your Skin Care Routine Safe for Your
Pregnancy?
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Suggestions about Pregnancy

• Pregnancy brings a huge change in any womans
  life. The growing belly and the constant nausea
  are the common changes that every woman goes
  through.
• There are a lot of things that you are asked to
  avoid too, such as black coffee and alcohol. 

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Suggestions about Pregnancy

• The same thing goes for the things you apply on
  your skin and hair too! As these chemicals can
  get absorbed in your body and affect the baby. 
• This is a major reason why most women ignore
  skincare and suffer from various common problems
  like dryness itchiness.
• Taking proper care of skin is extremely important
  during pregnancy. So, heres what to avoid in
  your skincare routine toget that glowing, dewy
  skin.

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Few Things to Avoid During Pregnancy!

• 1. Salicylic Acid It is also called the beta
  hydroxy acid and is used for treating acne. As
  per studies, during pregnancy, it is best to stop
  using anything with Salicylic Acid.
• 2. Parabens Parabens and preservatives such
  as ethylparaben, methylparaben, butylparaben, and
  propylparaben need to be avoided at all costs
  during pregnancy.

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Few Things to Avoid During Pregnancy!

• 3. Retinoids It is used in most skincare
  products because of the anti-aging properties.
  Doctors advise pregnant women to avoid using this
  ingredient too due to its potential harmful
  impacts.
• 4. Formaldehyde Donors There are numerous skin
  care products that use the ingredient known as
  Formaldehyde Donors. These preservatives
  prevent the growth of bacteria and yeast. Well,
  there are safer options that you can opt for
  glowing skin during pregnancy.

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Few Things to Avoid During Pregnancy!

• 5. Synthetic Fragrances Many brands use the term
  fragrance and hide the exact ingredients which
  are used in the product. You need to be extra
  cautious know about all the ingredients that
  are put in the products before you use it on your
  skin.
• 6. Phthalates They are used for softening
  plastics. They are also utilized as the solvent
  for different kinds of materials. It is best to
  avoid this ingredient during pregnancy.
• 7. Petrolatum It is also known as petroleum
  jelly. Try to avoid it at all costs as it
  contains potential toxic contaminants.

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1. Dont skip your skincare routine

• There are many pregnant women who do not use
  anything for their skin. This is not a solution
  at all.
• You must use a cleanser, moisturizer, and
  sunscreen to ensure the proper health of your
  skin. You can go with organic and natural
  skincare products.

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2. Keep yourself moisturized

• During pregnancy, you must use moisturizer a lot.
  It must be used frequently to avoid stretch
  marks, minimize itchiness and soothe dry rough
  skin which is common during pregnancy.
• Moisturizer must be used on the entire body like
  elbows, nipples, and knees as these parts become
  dry easily.

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3. Consult your GYN or OB before any new
treatment

• Before going for new skin treatments, you must
  make sure to consult your Obstetrician or
  Gynecologist.
• It is advised that facial should be done on a
  monthly basis. Extensive heat therapy along with
  treatments like fillers, laser, or Botox must be
  avoided during pregnancy.

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4. Sunscreen is important

• During pregnancy, the body is more sensitive, so
  your skin needs adequate sunscreen. It has been
  advised by most skin experts that pregnant women
  must not step under the sun without using ample
  sunscreen.
• In addition to this, use protective clothing such
  as glasses and hats. Half a teaspoon of sunscreen
  with SPF30 or above can be used every 2-3 hours
  to protect your skin while you are out.

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5. Vitamin C serum to your face and body care
routine

• It's a great antioxidant and safe to use during
  pregnancy. It helps with tissue repair, healing
  and keeping your skin healthy and glowing.
• should be avoided during pregnancy even if there
  is a sudden breakout of acne. You can instead use
  mild AHA topicals available off the counter that
  contain glycolic acid, as they will help heal the
  acne and are safe. 

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Reference

• https//www.cordlifeindia.com/blog/skin-care-routi
  ne-safe-pregnancy/
• https//www.vogue.in/content/skin-care-routine-for
  -pregnant-women-dermatologists-talk-about