We tell you which active ingredients should not be present in your cosmetic routine at this stage and which ones should.
Can a pregnant woman use Retinol?
What cosmetic ingredients should be avoided at this stage?
Is it really true that you have to change your beauty routine during pregnancy?
If you are expecting a baby, it is very possible that these and other questions have arisen.
We are going to solve them for you:
We can tell you in advance that there are active ingredients that should not be present in your routine during pregnancy, but you will be reassured to know that there are alternatives and that you do not have to resign yourself to thinking that acne and spots, among other conditions...
Most of our cosmetic products are suitable for pregnant women.
Why are there products that are best avoided?
During pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid certain substances that may affect the fetus. Just as it is recommended to eliminate certain foods from the diet and to avoid certain medications, the same applies to cosmetics. The difference is that, in the latter field, everything is based on prevention rather than on whether certain components really affect the baby, since "there are no studies that affirm that certain ingredients can or cannot be used during pregnancy." Logically, a fetus is not going to be exposed to studies of this type.
This usually happens with very specific cosmetic ingredients and the issue is that, for safety and awareness reasons, they are not tested on pregnant women, just as cosmetic tests are not usually carried out on minors. It is not that they cannot be used as such, but since there are not enough studies carried out on pregnant women, it is recommended to avoid some ingredients as a precautionary measure.
What are the main products to avoid?
Among the fundamental active ingredients that should be avoided during pregnancy as a preventive measure and although it has not been proven that they can be negative, there are, above all, those derived from vitamin A: All retinoids and in general, exfoliating acids with a significant concentration.
Also, avoid essential oils due to their high penetration capacity. It is recommended to avoid them in case they can enter the bloodstream.
How long should you avoid them?
It is recommended to leave them aside also during the breastfeeding period if you are going to breastfeed the baby.
Alternatives for pregnant women. Special care during pregnancy.
Doing without the ingredients mentioned above during pregnancy (and breastfeeding if you are going to breastfeed) may initially pose a problem because they are very powerful active ingredients that allow the skin to regenerate quickly. However, we have good news: you can adapt your routine and maintain radiant skin, prevent spots and avoid acne associated with hormonal changes. There are alternatives that are "allowed."
Such as vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Marula Regenerator, sun protection, etc...
During pregnancy, it is necessary to emphasize certain aspects of skin care. "It may be that, due to hormonal changes, the skin changes its hydration levels. Therefore, we should reinforce it with products rich in moisturizing active ingredients. We also recommend reinforcing sun protection in order to prevent the spots so common during pregnancy." To combat dehydration and signs of fatigue, Hyaluronic Acid is another important active ingredient during pregnancy. Prevent spots during pregnancy with permitted products such as Vitamin . Sun protection is non-negotiable .
This may be a perfect routine for this stage.
With this routine you will have all the benefits in a safe way until you can incorporate transformers or acids into your cosmetic routine again.
Daily routine:
Nighttime routine:
