Pregnancy is a beautiful miracle and is one of the most precious times in life with the upcoming arrival of a new baby along with all the joy and excitement that entails.
However, you want to be mindful of what you are putting on your skin during pregnancy. Sometimes pregnancy can cause a whole host of concerns and one of those are hormonal skin conditions. While it may be tempting to lather on every serum and cream, we'd like to explain why you might want to adjust your skincare regimen, simplify it, and not use certain ingredients while pregnant.
Use Natural & Non-Toxic Skincare - There are many benefits to using natural, non-toxic, and vegan skincare, whether pregnant or not. Steer clear of products that contain potential skin irritants like heavy perfume or fragrance, dyes, and harmful additives. The products we use daily absorb into our skin so it is necessary to be mindful of the ingredients in your skincare products - all the time, not just when we're pregnant!
Ingredients Recommended To Pause During Pregnancy - You might want to pause the use of the following ingredients until after pregnancy and breastfeeding:
- Tretinoin
- Hydroquinone
- Botox and fillers
Instead, opt for a relaxing holistic facial like Facial Gua Sha offered by Dr. Martha Lucas (the creator of My Zen Skin Care). Be sure to ask your skin therapist, acupuncturist, or aesthetician for a holistic and pregnancy-safe facial. Facial Gua Sha treatments will brighten, depuff, and soothe the look and feel of your skin.
Contact us to set up a consultation so we can curate your individualized skin care routine.
Have a great day!