Congratulations, mama-to-be! And good for you, looking out for the health of your baby before it's even born. While the experience of pregnancy is different and personal for everyone, the one thing in common for all expecting ladies is that with pregnancy come a whole lot of changes — and among physical ones, you can expect changes in regard to your skin. If skincare is something you are mindful of, and are currently loving your carefully curated collection of beauty products, you might want to look over their ingredient lists to make sure they don't contain anything that could potentially harm your developing baby. Specific ingredients are advised to be avoided, but there are plenty of pregnancy-safe skincare products out there that can help you maintain (or get) the glow, battle dark spots or acne (infamously worsening in some women during pregnancy), nourish, heal and guard your skin — in a way that's safe for your baby.
Now, onto the good stuff! Look for moisturizers, serums, masks, and sun protection that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, aloe vera, and natural botanicals and oils — all of which can help soothe and nourish your changing skin needs.
While pregnant, some may find that they are more prone to breakouts and congestion; for others, the issues could be dryness and hyper-pigmentation; we've included options for both, and more. Not forgetting about body oils specially formulated for your growing belly, of course. With some minor adjustments in your skincare routine to make sure it's pregnancy-safe, you'll still be able to continue to enjoy your skincare-meets-self-care ritual. The products that we've rounded up here are all safe — and a delight to use. Chill and glow, mama!
This set is all about getting you to feel comfortable in your skin, from cooling down your tired legs and feet, to hydrating and even prepping you for the delivery day. You get: an in-shower body lotion, a stretch mark balm, a convenient no-friction stick, and a relieving legs and foot swell spray.
Dealing with dry, sensitive skin? This serum's got you covered — it helps with hyper-pigmentation and acne caused by hormone changes. Plus, it does it all: fades scars, softens fine lines, boosts collagen, minimizes pores, and gives you a bright and luminous complexion.
Designed to soothe and nourish sore and sensitive nipples and to provide much-needed relief during and after breastfeeding, this nipple cream is organic and completely safe for your baby. It's perfect for healing dry or cracked skin, and it can be used as a preventative measure, to keep your nipples healthy and comfortable throughout your breastfeeding journey.
This lightweight daily hydrator is powered by an advanced repair system that helps to restore and nourish skin. The prebiotic complex helps feed your skin's good bacteria, while glycerin, hyaluronic acid complex, and ceramides work together to deeply hydrate and reduce water loss. It even helps protect against environmental free radicals from blue light, which can cause early skin aging.
