Be Careful, Avoid These Beauty Products and Treatments During Pregnancy

At each phase of pregnancy, you will feel various kinds of complaints, including things related to appearance. Even though you are tempted to overcome these complaints, you must be wise in choosing treatments and beauty products during pregnancy.

Complaints felt by pregnant women throughout the pregnancy phase can vary. For example, in the second or third trimester, body changes that occur can cause stretch marks to appear. Other complaints that can arise, such as the appearance of acne, black spots (melasma), changes in skin color. In addition, the matter of hair loss can even be intimate throughout pregnancy and interfere with self-confidence.

Avoid These Beauty Products and Treatments During Pregnancy

Various Beauty Products to Watch Out for 

Although various kinds of beauty products can solve problems that make self-confidence decrease, you should not just use beauty products while pregnant. Some beauty products should even be avoided such as:


1. Dark spot remover cream

To get rid of dark spots or brown lines caused by melasma, chloasma or linea nigra, avoid using creams that contain hydroquinone. Pregnant women can use cream products that contain vitamin C or azelaic acid which helps suppress pigment naturally. In addition, protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing an umbrella, sunglasses and sunscreen or sunscreen when doing outdoor activities.


2. Anti-acne cream

Anti-acne products that were previously safe to use, are not necessarily safe if applied during the pregnancy phase. Avoid using acne medications that contain peroxide, salicylic acid and retinoids. Also, avoid taking antibiotics. Treat acne during pregnancy with sulfur-based products, glycolic acid, and alpha hydroxy acids because they tend to be safer. To reduce the incidence of acne during pregnancy, replace the use of foundation with loose powder that contains minerals. Can also use facial oil paper to reduce the shine of the face.

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3. Stretch mark removal cream

Many doctors believe that stretch marks on the stomach are generally genetic, so various products that are applied topically to prevent them will not have much effect. Avoid using stretch mark removal creams that contain retinoids, because of the risk of adversely affecting the health of the fetus. You can switch to stretch mark removal creams that contain green tea, aloe vera, or glycolic acid as they tend to be safer.


4. Anti-aging cream

Make sure the antiaging products you employ are safe for pregnant women to use. The use of antiaging products containing retinoids should be discontinued, because they can interfere with fetal development and cause birth defects. Creams containing salicylic acid should also be avoided for safety reasons. Antiaging creams containing peptides, azelaic acid, or glycolic acid are recommended because they tend to be safer for pregnant women to use.


5. Nail polish

Using nail polish, for example when doing manicures and pedicures while pregnant is actually allowed, but avoid nail polish that contains formaldehyde and toluene. If your nail varnish contains formaldehyde and toluene, limit its use. When applying nail polish, keep doors and windows open so you don't inhale too much of the chemical smell.


6. Colouring hair

During pregnancy, you are advised to avoid coloring your hair, especially when the pregnancy phase has not yet entered the second trimester. If you continue to need to dye your hair while pregnant, avoid hair dyes that contain ammonia. Choose natural dyes such as henna which tend to be safer.

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Botox

Pregnant Women Need To Avoid Some Beauty Treatment Methods

In addition to beauty products, there are several treatments that pregnant women should also avoid, such as:


1. Botox and fillers

There are no studies that confirm the safety of botox injections or fillers to treat wrinkles in pregnant women. Therefore, it is better to wait until the baby is born before undergoing it.


2. Whiten teeth

It is better to postpone doing teeth whitening treatment until the pregnancy phase is complete, because the side effects on the baby are not known for certain.


3. Facial

Although facials during pregnancy are relatively safe, don't do it carelessly. You are advised to avoid using facial products that contain retinoids and glycolic acid. Also facials that use micro electric currents.


Apart from those mentioned above, other things that must be avoided during the pregnancy phase are saunas, tanning beds, hot tubs and steam rooms.


It is important for pregnant women to read packaging labels regarding the safety of using products or ask questions before starting beauty treatments. If necessary, ask your obstetrician and dermatologist about the use of beauty products and treatments that are allowed or not during pregnancy.

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