Let me just say, WOW. I had no idea how many products I was going to need to switch out while I was pregnant. I knew there were foods & drinks that I wasn't supposed to have (goodbye hotdogs & sushi) but once I found out I was pregnant, I did a deeper dive into my skincare products and was surprised at how many of my products had ingredients that could be harmful to baby.
Reminder, I am NOT a doctor. All of this info came from research that I did personally.
SKINCARE
Sunscreen: Pre Pregnancy, I used Sun Bum sunscreens pretty regularly. Finding a safe sunscreen that's wasn't a 'chemical' sunscreen was one of the top two hardest products to find this summer. I ended up ordering Blue Lizard sunscreen which is a mineral sunscreen and actually like it a lot. I think I'll continue to use it post pregnancy.
Facial Sunscreen: I had been using Tula's daily sunscreen but stopped since pregnancy. I switched to using an Acure day cream with SPF 30.
Self Tanner: I'm not using self tanner right now :( but before pregnancy I loved Isles of Paradise drops on my face & Jergen's Wet Skin Moisturizer on my body. I can't wait to use them again!
Belly Oil: I was gifted Hatch Collection's belly oil by my aunt early in my pregnancy and have religiously used it every night. I love how moisturizing but lightweight it is.
Body Lotion: Also from Hatch Collection, I've been using their Down Girl lotion. It's intended for your legs & feet to help combat swelling but I've been using it wherever I have dry skin. It has a nice minty scent and a cooling feeling.
Daily Moisturizer: I am continuing to use Tula's Hydrating Day & Night Cream. It's my favorite skincare product right now so I was really glad I didn't have to give it up.
Night Cream: I am continuing to use & love Acure Brightening Night Cream.
Makeup Remover Wipes: Acure Micellar Water Towelettes. They are the best & are so gentle on my skin! I used them before I was pregnant and will continue for the foreseeable future.
Acne Products: During my first trimester, my skin would freak and break out into a rash anytime I used ANY product on it. I truly went a number of weeks wearing zero makeup and not even washing my face because I was afraid it would flare up. The rashes cleared up since my second trimester started and my skin has been better. I still get pimples here and there and finding a 'safe' acne treatment felt next to impossible. I finally found Belli, placed an order & have been trying it out. TBH, I don't see a much of a difference but I'm continuing to use it in case it helps my skin even out.
MAKEUP
Foundation: I had been using Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation since before my wedding and love how naturally and smooth it applies. It's a no-no for pregnancy though, so I've stopped using. In fact, since I'm home so much, I've stopped using foundation altogether.
Concealer: I am continuing to use Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer since I love the coverage and it's pregnancy safe!
Primer: I had been using Tula Blurring Primer. I have stopped using this while pregnant.
Lip Balm: I have been using good old Vaseline to keep my lips hydrated, although I just picked up Summer Friday's lip balm and am excited to start using that.
I've read a few times that there is no need to worry about powders or wax-like products like eyeliner or mascara while you are pregnant so I haven't switched out any of those. (The bronzer I use is by ELF Cosmetics & my mascara is Benefit's Roller Lash). Similarly, since hair products don't get absorbed into your body the way a lotion or liquid makeup would, I haven't changed any of my hair products, however I am using Yes To shampoo and conditioner which have slightly more natural ingredients than your everyday drugstore shampoo/conditioner.
Any questions or products recommendations for me?
XO
Michelle Paige
PS. Again, just want to reiterate that I made these decisions based on research that I did personally. Talk to your doctor if you're unsure if a product is right for you while pregnant. Also, while many of these products can't be used while pregnant, there are different guidelines that I'll follow while nursing.
It's great you have found things that work for you! I didn't have to change much in pregnancy as I don't wear a lot of products - my face oil I used I had to change up, and there were some products I developed aversions to the scents of, haha! But my BB cream was fine to continue using as was my moisturiser and cleanser :)
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