Pregnancy is the period that is different for every woman with their different experiences. Some women have the experience of silky shiny hair and glowing skin and some women may face the condition that is nausea, vomiting, thinning hair and dull and dry skin.
The skin problem that may occur during pregnancy is called dermatological conditions. There are many skin care products that you should avoid using while you are pregnant. The products that have the harmful ingredients are suggested not to use during pregnancy as it will be absorbed and drawn into the bloodstream that can affect your growing baby.
It is not certain that what quantity of ingredients are absorbed that are present in topical solution because it depends on the quantity of product and the area where you apply. If you apply it to your thick skin then the absorption of ingredients will be less rather than that of thinner skin.
Sunscreen and pregnancy
Sunscreen is quite beneficial to prevent tan, pigmentation, and dull skin but while you are pregnant should avoid this chemical one and instead of it you can look for the natural sunscreen that will help you to stay away from the skin disease and skin problems.
Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid
Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid is a combination medication in the form of cream and face wash and etc. that is used treat acne of skin. Benzoyl peroxide is rich in antibacterial and mild dry effects properties that remove the extra oil and dirt from your skin. Salicylic acid is known as peeling broker that causes sloughing of the outer layer of the skin.
You may face the acne due to the hormonal changes during pregnancy. Salicylic acid and Benzoyl peroxide are recommended during pregnancy to fight off the acne. Make sure you are using the moderate quantity of this topical formulation.
During pregnancy, intake of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid orally in large quantity can lead to the complications.
Parabens and pregnancy
Parabens is the name of preservatives groups that we use in makeup hinder, creams, and shampoo products.
Parabens products are not recommended during pregnancy. The uses of parabens may lead to birth defects, low birth weight, obesity, miscarriage, and complications in the growth of your baby. parabens disrupt the hormones as well as skin absorb them easily.
Essential oils and pregnancy
There is a quite common thinking among the people natural means good “BUT NOT ALWAYS”.
During pregnancy, you adopt changes in your lifestyle. Switching the beauty products is one of them and you often tend to the natural products as there is an automatic thinking has developed among the people that natural products are safe. Consult with your doctor before switching your beauty products.
Essential oils are the preferred for the natural benefits and of course for the aromatherapy but you need to choose the oil that is not harmful while you are pregnant. There are some oils that promote the complications during pregnancy like jasmine oil, clary sag oil, rosemary oil. The uses of these oils lead to bleeding and increased blood pressure that can cause several problems during pregnancy.
Pure essential oils are not harmful but if you have not used them before then take your doctor’s advice before using them.
Hydroquinone and pregnancy
Hydroquinone is a skin lightener that is used to lighten the dark patches of skin which is known as hyperpigmentation. It also decreases the development of melanin in your skin. Hydroquinone gives great effects for fading the acne marks, melasma, sunspot, and other issues of skin discoloration.
During pregnancy, it is quite common to go through the mask of pregnancy which means the pigmentation and melasma. The good news is that this problem does stay long and usually go away after the delivery. Many pregnant women use the products that have hydroquinone the uses of such products cause no harm during pregnancy if absorbed in moderate quantity.
Retinol and pregnancy
Retinol is used against the signs of skin aging. It has the properties that increase the skin renewal and decrease the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and fine lines. Retinol makes your skin smooth, firmer, and give even-toned skin.
You should avoid the use of retinol because the absorption through the skin may lead to birth defects. You should not use it until your baby is born.
