Pregnancy is a time when precautions need to be taken, so what do you do when it comes to your beauty? Here are what products to look for and avoid from my makeup San Antonio experience.
First of all, it is best to avoid hairspray and nail polish. They have harmful ingredients that can be inhaled, so your best bet is to use mousse or gel.
As far as sunscreens and sunless tanners go, they contain oxybenzone, which could be potentially harmful. It’s not ideal to rub chemicals directly onto your skin every day when you are pregnant, so look for sunscreens that contain topical ingredients, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
If you are struggling with acne during your pregnancy, it is best to avoid retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid. A more gentle choice would be a glycolic acid peel or glycolic acid products that will topically remove dead skin cells for a safe treatment!
