Most new moms to be are well aware of the things that they can and cannot put into their bodies during pregnancy, but how often do you pay attention to what’s going on your body. Most of us have some sort of a skin care regimen that we do every day that hopefully includes washing your face. A facial cleanser should be a staple part of any skin routine as they are quite effective at clearing pores of dirt and bacteria as well as helping to fight off acne, which is a common -side effect- during pregnancy due to the rush of hormones. There are some ingredients in many of the facial cleansers and other skin care products on the market that could be potentially harmful to you and your baby and should be avoided. Knowing what to avoid is the first step making sure that the both of you are safe and healthy
Saying that the hormones are raging like wildfire may be a little clich, but it is true. This rush of hormones during pregnancy can account for acne breakouts that many women suffer from. Salicylic acid is a mild acid found in various cleansers to treat breakouts and inflammation. Doctors say that Salicylic acid is -acceptable- in irregular small doses as extended use during pregnancy can lead to birth defects and complications. Salicylic acid face peels should be avoid all together and if you use a face wash made with Salicylic acid use it only once or twice every day.