Pregnancy is a beautiful experience but also the flood of hormones can transform your skin overnight. The normal skin even changes and appears patches of dryness, acne, dark spots, or sudden sensitivity.
The routine that worked perfectly on a normal day may not last and is now irritated, or it may contain the ingredients that are not safe to use, like retinoids, hydroquinone, or salicylic acid, so it is always advised to have a pregnancy safe skincare.
Pregnancy Safe Products
The reassuring news is that gentle, nurturing products designed with pregnancy in mind can keep your glow in check, delivering results while keeping safety above all else. The selection of the products is done by keeping in mind that they must be pregnancy-friendly or made with the formulas that deliver soothing, nourishing care without raising any redness. . 
Cleanser
A mild, gentle, non stripping cleanser that removes the impurities from the face and makes no side effects.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
A cleanser can strip away dirt, makeup, and other debris. But a hydrating cleanser, such as CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, accomplishes this without damaging the skin’s natural protective barrier or stripping its moisture. This non-comedogenic face wash is effective and gentle, making it ideal for pregnant women.
Hydrating Toners and Mists
Hydration is most necessary during pregnancy as skin needs hydration and during pregnancy skin often becomes dull and dry so toners and mist help to keep hydrated.
Herbivore Botanicals Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist
It features a fine mist of natural ingredients, including vegan hyaluronic acid, rose hydrosol, coconut water, and hibiscus extract. It contains natural ingredients that help to remove dullness, dryness and gives a refreshing look.
Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner
It is alcohol-free and designed to purify, hydrate, and balance the skin. It helps to tone and soothes the skin without feeling dry. It locks the moisture throughout the day and makes skin feel nourished.
Moisturizers
Moisturizer helps to lock the hydration as during pregnancy skin becomes dry and so it helps to give the skin a barrier that is hard to achieve.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
It is fragrance free water based moisturizer that is derma proven, is ultra-light gel intensity that feels cool and fresh, and makes feel lighter and refreshing. It absorbs quickly and is non-greasy.
Sunscreen
During pregnancy, skin is more prone to melisma in which dark patches appear on skin so a mineral containing sunscreen is more recommended as sunscreen is the most essential thing in skincare that protects skin from sunrays.
Supergoop! Mineral Sheer Screen SPF 30
100% minerals containing sunscreen that have no white cast effect that most minerals containing sunscreens have. It provides a smooth and natural finish on the skin and is safe for use during pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Safe Treatments
During pregnancy, women face a lot of different types of problems due to hormonal changes like pregnancy acne, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks.
Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension (The Ordinary)
For acne, inflammation, and pigmentation this serum is best during pregnancy. A powerful antioxidant, this product defends skin against free radical damage. It lightens tone, smooths texture and reduces the appearance of blemishes. Unlike many acids, this one will not irritate.
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
Increases skin radiance by improving tone and texture. Boosts skin firmness and suppleness. It gives instant hydration and minimizes risk of moisture loss from skin. It brightens skin gently with no harmful effects.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil (Natural version)
Dermatologist recommended and clinically proven for scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and nourishes skin.
Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
While choosing any kind of pregnancy skincare products, women should be aware of the fact that she should avoid these chemicals or use them under the guidance of a doctor.
- Retinoid is the most dangerous group as it is linked with birth defects and it should be avoided.
- High use of Salicylic Acid may harm but low use may often be considered as low risk.
- Formaldehyde & Parabens are often found in hair products that are good to be avoided.
Conclusion
As we know pregnancy is the most sensitive stage for baby and mother so it is good to use natural, mineral based products that are pregnancy safe and soothing and fresh.
A healthy choice is more good to get pregnancy glow instead of using products that may harm. The most important advice for pregnancy safe skincare is to use the products after consulting the doctor.
