Skincare & Pregnancy
When you find out you’re expecting, you realise your life is in for some big changes.
We all know this includes opting for mocktails, but it also means some of your skincare favourites may need to be put on hold. After all, everything you eat, drink and use on your skin is absorbed into your body, which is now creating a mini human!
Below is a quick guide for caring for your skin while pregnant (a great one to forward on if you know someone expecting!)
1. You’ll need to avoid retinoids (Vitamin A) and salicylic acids. Retinol is one of our favourie anti-ageing skincare actives, so it can come as a shock, but unfortunately studies have shown potent forms could be harmful when pregnant. Salicylic Acid is common in acne serums and facial peels.
2. You’ll need daily sun protection. Pigmentation can appear or worsen in pregnancy due to an increase in hormones, so make sure you have a safe, mineral zinc-based SPF30 for your face daily, and your body if you’re out and about with exposed skin.
All of our Suntegrity sunscreens are mineral SPF using the safe and healing mineral zinc oxide.
3. You’ll need extra hydration, and your skin may stretch.
An increase in blood volume means our skin can get extra dry, so use a quality Hyaluronic Acid and nurturing moisturiser or natural oil on your face (we love O Cosmedics Hemp Seed Oil!). For your body (particularly the belly!), help prevent stretch marks with some rejuvenating body lotions and oils, check out our Sodashi range for some gorgeous products full of natural ingredients.
4. You’ll need to put botox, fillers, microneedling and strong peels on hold.
Don’t worry, it’s only for a few months! It’s best to avoid these as studies are limited around these treatments, so opt for some gentle facials or LED Light Therapy.
