Is Your Skin Care Routine Safe for Your Pregnancy
                     Is Your Skin Care Routine Safe for 
Your Pregnancy?
Suggestions about 
Pregnancy 
 Pregnancy brings a huge 
change in any woman’s 
life. The growing belly 
and the constant nausea 
are the common 
changes that every 
woman goes through. 
 There are a lot of things 
that you are asked to 
avoid too, such as black 
coffee and alcohol. 
Suggestions about 
Pregnancy 
 The same thing goes for the 
things you apply on your skin and 
hair too! As these chemicals can 
get absorbed in your body and 
affect the baby. 
 This is a major reason why most 
women ignore skincare and suffer 
from various common problems 
like dryness & itchiness.
Taking proper care of skin is 
extremely important during 
pregnancy. So, here’s what to 
avoid in your skincare routine 
toget that glowing, dewy skin.
Few Things to Avoid 
During Pregnancy!
1.    Salicylic Acid: It is 
also called the beta hydroxy 
acid and is used for treating 
acne. As per studies, during 
pregnancy, it is best to stop 
using anything with Salicylic 
Acid.
2.      Parabens: Parabens 
and preservatives such as 
ethylparaben, 
methylparaben, 
butylparaben, and 
propylparaben need to be 
avoided at all costs during 
pregnancy.
Few Things to Avoid 
During Pregnancy!
3.    Retinoids: It is used 
in most skincare products 
because of the anti-aging 
properties. Doctors advise 
pregnant women to avoid 
using this ingredient too 
due to its potential 
harmful impacts.
4.   Formaldehyde 
Donors: There are 
numerous skin care 
products that use the 
ingredient known as 
‘Formaldehyde Donors.’ 
These preservatives 
prevent the growth of 
bacteria and yeast. Well, 
there are safer options 
that you can opt for 
glowing skin during 
pregnancy. 
Few Things to Avoid 
During Pregnancy!
5. Synthetic Fragrances: Many brands 
use the term ‘fragrance’ and hide the exact 
ingredients which are used in the product. 
You need to be extra cautious & know about 
all the ingredients that are put in the 
products before you use it on your skin.
6. Phthalates: They are used for 
softening plastics. They are also utilized as 
the solvent for different kinds of materials. It 
is best to avoid this ingredient during 
pregnancy.
7. Petrolatum: It is also known as 
petroleum jelly. Try to avoid it at all costs as it 
contains potential toxic contaminants.
1. Don’t skip your skincare routine
 There are many pregnant 
women who do not use 
anything for their skin. 
This is not a solution at all.
  You must use a cleanser, 
moisturizer, and sunscreen 
to ensure the proper 
health of your skin. You 
can go with organic and 
natural skincare products.
 2. Keep yourself 
moisturized
 During pregnancy, you 
must use moisturizer a lot. 
It must be used frequently 
to avoid stretch marks, 
minimize itchiness and 
soothe dry & rough skin 
which is common during 
pregnancy. 
 Moisturizer must be used 
on the entire body like 
elbows, nipples, and knees 
as these parts become dry 
easily.
3. Consult your GYN or OB before any 
new treatment
 Before going for new skin 
treatments, you must make 
sure to consult your 
Obstetrician or Gynecologist. 
 It is advised that facial 
should be done on a monthly 
basis. Extensive heat therapy 
along with treatments like 
fillers, laser, or Botox must 
be avoided during pregnancy.
4. Sunscreen is important
 During pregnancy, the body is 
more sensitive, so your skin 
needs adequate sunscreen. It 
has been` advised by most 
skin experts that pregnant 
women must not step under 
the sun without using ample 
sunscreen. 
 In addition to this, use 
protective clothing such as 
glasses and hats. Half a 
teaspoon of sunscreen with 
SPF30 or above can be used 
every 2-3 hours to protect your 
skin while you are out.
5. Vitamin C serum to your face and body care 
routine
 It's a 
great antioxidant and 
safe to use during 
pregnancy. It helps 
with tissue repair, 
healing and keeping 
your skin healthy and 
glowing. 
 should be avoided 
during pregnancy 
even if there is a 
sudden breakout of 
acne. You can instead 
use mild AHA topicals 
available off the 
counter that contain 
glycolic acid, as they 
will help heal the 
acne and are safe. 
Reference:
 https://www.cordlifeindia.com/blog/skin
-care-routine-safe-pregnancy/
 https://www.vogue.in/content/skin-
care-routine-for-pregnant-women-
dermatologists-talk-about