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“It is important to look after your skin during this dynamic time.”
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One of the most common and honestly frustrating are breakouts due to the overproduction of hormones.
“Oil is food forPropionibacterium acnes, which is the bacteria that cause breakouts.”
The biggest no-no is retinoids, retinol, and other vitamin A derivatives.
However, the products with glycolic acid she typically recommends to her patients require a prescription.
Overall, it’s best to keep your pregnancy skin-care routine pared down with minimal ingredients.
“Less is more.
“Benzoyl peroxideis likely safe as it is minimally absorbed into the bloodstream,” says Sekhon.
Meanwhile, Del Campo points out that the research is still out on this.
As the benzoyl peroxide fights outbreaks on contact, soothing bisabolol andallantoin, calm irritation.
However, if you’re pregnant, steer clear of the pore-clearer.
Replace salicylic acid altogether with a natural derivative that’s equally as effective.
Enter, black willow bark extract, which is at the heart of True Botanicals' Clear Nourishing Cleanser.
“Salicylic acid is not safe during pregnancy but willow bark is,” Del Campo says.
“It has the same anti-inflammatory effects, but does not have a risk of Reye’s Syndrome.”
Not only will the cleanser minimize current breakouts, but it will also help prevent new ones from forming.
Talk about a win-win.
Try Hero Cosmetics' Mighty Patch.
