Pregnancy is a time of great joy and expectation, and also a time of great changes to the body. All women want to have that "pregnancy glow." Understanding the changes that may occur in your skin, as well as skin care options, is the first step.
Learning about safe pregnancy skin care is vital, especially during pregnancy. Many skin care product compounds can enter your bloodstream and cross the placenta to your baby. Yet countries like the U.S. don't always regulate cosmetics, meaning...
When it comes to pregnancy skin care, expecting moms can't be too careful, according to Fit Pregnancy magazine, which points out that it's possible for even small amounts of topical treatments to get absorbed by your bloodstream and affect your...
Knowing what to put---and not put---on your skin during pregnancy is important both for the mom-to-be and the unborn child. Of course, many of the daily skin care products you use probably are safe, but others require a closer look. According to...
Taking care of your skin should always be a priority, but during pregnancy, it can be of particular concern since your skin can breakout more when you're expecting. Though it might be your instinct to run to the drug store and buy a cleanser to...
There are a number of essential oils to use for skin care when you are pregnant. However, there are also some essential oils that should not be used in pregnancy due to the potentially toxic chemical components in them that may cause an adverse...
Pregnancy can bring about a host of skin changes. From pregnancy glow to the mask of motherhood, increased hormone levels can play havoc on your skin. During pregnancy you may experience reddening of the skin, acne, broken capillaries and stretch...
The "glow" of pregnancy doesn't always happen without help. Often, the use of skin-care products are needed during pregnancy in order to maintain that beautiful, glowing skin. However, the ingredients of some topical skin-care products can be...
Skin changes are common during pregnancy. In fact, the American Academy of Family Physicians says expectant mothers can experience anything from hyperpigmentation to dry skin, dermatitis and rashes. Changes in skin color are due to hormonal...
Pregnancy causes great changes to the body, not all of them good. As your body makes concessions for the new life within, it creates other issues as a result that aren't as accommodating for you such as heartburn, aches, and dry skin to name a...
During pregnancy, even women who usually enjoy the benefit of having clear skin may experience mild to moderate acne due to the body's changing hormones. Although the skin typically returns to normal a month or two after the baby is born, the...
Pregnant women need to take a careful approach to skin care regimens. Not only is the skin much more sensitive during pregnancy, but some products need to be avoided altogether. Just as food and drinks are consumed and can affect an unborn baby,...
Congratulations on expecting your bundle of joy--as you progress in your pregnancy, you will find there are some foods, activities and face creams that you used prior to becoming pregnant that may not be suitable for use while you are pregnant....
Pregnancy changes not only the shape of a woman's body but also the texture and tone of her skin. Though many women say that during the time they are pregnant their skin has a special glow, other women deal with skin concerns like acne and melasma...
During the course of pregnancy, your body gives its attention to the new life forming within. As your body is reallocating nutrients and going through hormonal changes, you may observe that your growing bump isn't the only way your body is...
Due to hormone fluctuations that occur during pregnancy, acne breakouts may appear frequently. More oil on the surface of the skin blocks the pores and leads to blemishes. After delivery, your skin is likely to return to normal and breakouts occur...
During the sixth and seventh month of pregnancy, around 90 percent of women will get stretch marks--reddish lines that mar the breast and belly. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) explains that stretch marks form when...
Lips are prone to dryness and chapping because they do not contain the oil glands that naturally lubricate the skin, according to Dr. Andrew Weil. They are even more common during pregnancy due to an extra need for water and a tendency toward...
Retinol is a kind of vitamin A that can be applied topically to the skin or taken internally to treat acne, sun damage and wrinkles. Though common in prescription medications and available in a milder form over the counter, retinol should not be...
The first months after having a baby are a busy and exhausting time. With all of a newborn's demands, it can be difficult to find time for proper skin care. However, because your skin is the largest organ of the body, its problems are not easy to...
During pregnancy, nearly everything that was once normal for your body will be changing. Many skin changes occur during pregnancy, and dry skin is one of the most prevalent. Like other body changes, you can blame pregnancy hormones for the dry,...
Stretch marks are a fact of life for many pregnant women. The reddish marks appear on parts of your body where you suddenly gain or lose weight, as during pregnancy. Though you can't absolutely prevent stretch marks--some people are genetically...
You're far from alone if you're struggling with acne during your pregnancy. Although many women's skin tends to clear up during pregnancy, just as many struggle with the emergence of acne issues. Acne can show up on your face, neck, breasts and...
Glycolic peels are facial treatments that use glycolic acid to strip off the top layer of skin. They are usually done in doctor's offices or medical salons. Many women undergo glycolic peels because they make the skin smoother and younger looking....
The first trimester of pregnancy comes along with many body changes, including an increased propensity for dry skin. In addition to being bothersome, dry skin is more vulnerable to infection, making it more important to prevent it from the start....
To accommodate a growing baby bump, the skin on your belly has to stretch considerably. This can be uncomfortable and itchy, and streaky stretch marks often appear toward the end of pregnancy. Belly balms marketed to pregnant women will not...
Having a dark line running vertically through the navel and down toward the crotch in pregnancy is entirely normal and harmless. Known as the linea nigra -- literally, "dark line" -- it usually becomes visible around the 14th week of pregnancy and...
When you are pregnant, hormonal changes can cause different types of skin conditions. Pigmentation changes, acne and oily or dry skin are all common occurrences during pregnancy. To take care of your skin during pregnancy, you need to avoid...
As an expectant mom, you have the tough job of balancing your own comfort with the health of your baby. This makes everything you put in or on your body a serious decision. Some pregnant women find the stretched skin on their bellies painful,...
