When it comes to pregnancy and skincare, I have found there are a lot of blurry lines when it comes to different professionals beliefs on what is safe and what is not. So in order to relieve some confusion, I am going to just take a quick second to explain some of the guidelines I am going by. You can definitely go to the extreme and eliminate a whole list of skincare ingredients, but I have found that most dermatologists and doctors have determined that Retinol is the number one concern and that in general less than 2% Salicylic Acid is safe, along with Gluconolactone and Glycolic Acid. I have also chose to eliminate chemical sunscreens as studies show that they can be absorbed into the skin and enter the blood stream.
In this post, I am sharing pregnancy safe skincare I am loving, meaning these products meet the guidelines I have listed above. This is not a routine breakdown, because I already have a both and AM Skincare Routine and PM Skincare Routine blog posts. Instead I will include a list below explaining why I love the product, specifics on ingredients, and what product it has replaced if any.
SOY MAKEUP REMOVING FACE WASH | This is my absolute favorite face wash when it comes to removing my makeup. It is gentle, it removes all 100 layers of my mascara, and doesn’t dry my skin out. It is completely pregnancy safe and does not contain any questionable ingredients.
PAPAYA ENZYME CLEANSER | This cleanser contains 0.5% Salicylic Acid, provides gentle exfoliation, and has definitely kept my pregnancy acne at bay. It doesn’t dry my skin out at all and smells great. I love.
ACTIVE SERUM | I have replaced my retinol with this active serum. It contains a small amount of Willow bark and works to smooth fine lines and reduce texture and acne. I use this in the PM.
CE FERULIC | This is is my ride or die Vitamin C. I went without it for a few weeks waiting for a sale and I definitely noticed. This product has a one of a kind combination or Ferulic and Vitamin C and is worth every penny. It is completely pregnancy safe and definitely a must-have in everyone’s skincare regimen. I use this twice a day currently.
SNOW MUSHROOM SERUM | My love affair with this product has been going on for over 2 years now. It is completely pregnancy safe, contains all clean ingredients, and makes a huge difference in my complexion. It fights aging, hydrates my skin, and prevents breakouts. I use this in the AM.
HA INTENSIFIER | This product is a game changer when it comes to hydration and reducing the look of fine lines and winkles. It contains 2% of Licorice Root which is a natural form of Salicylic Acid, which actually helps to preserve Hyaluronic Acid levels in the skin. I use this product in the PM only after my Active Serum.
CLOUD DEW MOISTURIZER | This lightweight gel cream moisturizer soaks right into the skin and keeps my skin hydrated and plump. It does not contain any questionable ingredients. I use this both morning and evening.
VITAMIN C EYE SERUM | This eye serum is completely pregnancy safe and fights dark circles, which is definitely a number one concern of mine right now. It has a unique texture and contains 10% pure Vitamin C. I alternate this with my Neocutis eye cream in the evenings, as the Neocutis does contains Licorice Root.
V LIFTING MASK | When used consistently these masks definitely make a difference in my jawline. With pregnancy comes extra weight, and these masks help slim down my face a ton. These also help to smooth out jowls and tech neck. It is recommended to use these 7 days straight and then to alternate them each day to maintain.
Please let me know if you have any questions in regards to each product or even how to incorporate the into your regimen.
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