As any mommy-to-be can attest, the moment you discover a little one is on its way, every decision takes on an entirely new meaning. Should you have that morning cup of coffee? Is it ok to still dye your grays? What about going organic?
Some decisions, such as taking prenatal vitamins and not drinking alcohol, are much easier than others! But on most decisions, there’s often conflicting information from your physician, your grandmother, and that woman in the produce section who was judging your selection of non-organic bananas.
Pregnancy-friendly skincare is likely not high on the priority list during a woman’s first trimester. However, there are some skin care ingredients that should be avoided during pregnancy, and you should make skincare routine adjustments for pregnancy.
As a beauty blogger and a pediatrician in my “real” life, I get a lot of questions from readers about what skincare to use during pregnancy. Note that my criteria are pretty conservative, but there are some ingredients that are still considered “safe” in the medical literature and that many people would prefer to avoid (I’m looking at you parabens – here’s a study from the International Journal of Toxicology, 2008). I have not added parabens on my list of ingredients to avoid, but if you are in any doubt, just avoid them. Sleep is a precious commodity during pregnancy, and you shouldn’t be losing it over your choice of facial cleanser! When in doubt about any product or ingredient, it is always best to speak to your physician.
Consuming the right things can help improve the texture, elasticity, and condition of your body’s largest organ. If you are what you eat, then certainly, your baby is, too. When pregnant, vital vitamins and nutrients are passed on to your little one through the foods and beverages you consume. By mindfully choosing the highest quality …
Pretty Mommies would like to thank the “Blogging Mamas Network” for our great education and free give-away event. Because of your outreach to thousands of amazing women we were able to effectively share helpful information regarding the importantance of safe and natural skin care products during pregnancy. Our efforts resulted in 13,491 entries into our …
Have you noticed lately the amount of brands that have an “All Natural” product line? The term all natural is not only popping up in the food industry, but also in cosmetics and personal care products. Does this new trend mean that companies are finally increasing their standards and using higher quality natural ingredients, opposed …
Pretty Mommies the #1 physician recommended maternity skin care line and the “Blogging Mamas Network” are actively working together to provide helpful information to moms across the country. They are launching a large education program through various media outlets that will ultimately keep mothers updated on safe, chemical free products and empower mothers to make …
8 Pregnancy-Friendly Skincare Lines
As any mommy-to-be can attest, the moment you discover a little one is on its way, every decision takes on an entirely new meaning. Should you have that morning cup of coffee? Is it ok to still dye your grays? What about going organic?
Some decisions, such as taking prenatal vitamins and not drinking alcohol, are much easier than others! But on most decisions, there’s often conflicting information from your physician, your grandmother, and that woman in the produce section who was judging your selection of non-organic bananas.
Pregnancy-friendly skincare is likely not high on the priority list during a woman’s first trimester. However, there are some skin care ingredients that should be avoided during pregnancy, and you should make skincare routine adjustments for pregnancy.
As a beauty blogger and a pediatrician in my “real” life, I get a lot of questions from readers about what skincare to use during pregnancy. Note that my criteria are pretty conservative, but there are some ingredients that are still considered “safe” in the medical literature and that many people would prefer to avoid (I’m looking at you parabens – here’s a study from the International Journal of Toxicology, 2008). I have not added parabens on my list of ingredients to avoid, but if you are in any doubt, just avoid them. Sleep is a precious commodity during pregnancy, and you shouldn’t be losing it over your choice of facial cleanser! When in doubt about any product or ingredient, it is always best to speak to your physician.
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