Good habits for your pregnancy skincare routine
Good habits for your pregnancy skincare routine
To say that pregnancy is a transformative time would be an understatement. While your body goes through incredible changes, so does your skin, requiring a whole new pregnancy skincare routine.
From hormonal fluctuations to increased sensitivity and even diet choices that lead to changes in your skin, there’s a lot to account for. If you’re expecting, keep reading to discover how to maintain healthy and radiant skin throughout your pregnancy including the pregnancy safe skincare to add to your routine and the ingredients to avoid.
Maintaining healthy skin safely during pregnancy
When it comes to skin health during pregnancy, safety should be your top priority. Following a simple set of guidelines is the most effective way to ensure you’re able to maintain healthy and glowing skin.
- Consult with a healthcare professional
Before starting any new skincare routine or using specific products during pregnancy, it's crucial to consult with your healthcare provider. They can offer personalised advice based on your medical history and specific needs. Remember that some skincare ingredients are not safe during pregnancy, so it's wise to seek guidance.
- Opt for gentle, fragrance-free products
Pregnancy hormones can make your skin more sensitive, and some women may experience skin issues they haven't encountered before. To minimise the risk of irritation, choose skincare products that are fragrance-free and formulated for sensitive skin.
- Be stringent about sunscreen
Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays is vital, whether you're pregnant or not. But during pregnancy, your skin may be more prone to pigmentation changes like melasma (often called the mask of pregnancy). To prevent and reduce the risk of skin discoloration, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily. Don't forget to reapply as needed.
- Hydration is key
Staying well-hydrated is essential for healthy skin, and this is doubly important during pregnancy. Drinking plenty of water can help maintain your skin's elasticity and reduce dryness. Additionally, using a hydrating moisturiser keeps your skin soft and supple.
- Keep it simple
While it can be tempting to try various products to address common skin concerns during pregnancy, it's often best to keep your skincare routine simple. Stick to the basics: cleanser, moisturiser, and sunscreen. This minimises the risk of overloading your skin with potentially irritating ingredients.
Pregnancy-safe skincare
Opting for a pregnancy safe skincare routine ensures you’re avoiding ingredients that may be harmful such as retinol, salicylic acid, and hydroquinone. Instead, focus on gentle ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid (in lower concentrations), and vitamin C to address common skin concerns.
While the topical treatments you can turn to during pregnancy are limited, considering a pregnancy-safe supplement is a convenient way to help your body, and your skin, stay healthy. Prenatal+ is an advanced prenatal vitamin with 21 essential nutrients in therapeutic doses, scientifically formulated to support you and your baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Collagen supplements during pregnancy
As the most abundant protein in the body, collagen is the foundation of healthy hair, skin and nails. The body has an increased need for nutrients during pregnancy so many women choose to supplement with marine collagen to fill the gap and counteract the impact it can have on skin health.
Vida Glow’s Natural Marine Collagen is subject to over 300 stringent safety and quality checks. Every batch is sifted, filtered and purified four times during production to ensure it is free of containments like microplastics and is certified 100% safe for human consumption. And we also hydrolyse our marine collagen, so you get the most bioavailable supplement with the right amino acid profile necessary to elicit tangible benefits.
While many in the Vida Glow community continue to safely take Natural Marine Collagen during pregnancy and breastfeeding, clinical testing has only been done on non-pregnant women. It’s best to always consult your healthcare practitioner to ask can you take collagen when pregnant.
Maintaining a safe and effective pregnancy skincare routine is all about making informed choices and keeping things simple. Prioritise your skin's health by consulting with a healthcare professional, using gentle products, and safeguarding against the sun's rays. If you're considering collagen supplements, seek the guidance of your healthcare provider and choose a pure, high-quality marine collagen option. By following these good habits, you can glow with confidence throughout your pregnancy while taking the best care of both you and your baby.
