Did you know “average American woman applies 168 chemicals to her body every single day” according to author Erica Cohen? YIKES!!! Even when not pregnant I don’t want to be putting that many chemicals on my body. But now that I’m pregnant I’m even more cognizant of what I put on and into my body. So over the past couple months I’ve started really focusing on what I use on my skin. I’ve tried dozens of products and officially decided the items below are some of the best pregnancy safe skincare items.
I also quickly learned my skin changes daily while pregnant. Some days I’m oily, some days I’m super dry. So I like to keep all of these items on hand and choose which item would work best for my skin that specific day. I’m still on the search for more products I love (specifically for my eye contour & neck). Let me know if you have any pregnancy safe products you love!
PS- ALL of these items are under $45 & most are under $30!
- Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser :: I love the subtle scent of rose in this cleanser. It foams just enough and leaves my skin feeling clean.
- Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleansing :: I’ve been using this cleanser for years and love it. It’s so light and leaves my skin feeling so soft!
- Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Coconut Sugar Facial Scrub Exfoliator :: I recently started using this exfoliator and really like it! And it’s under $10. I’m even using it on my belly to help prevent stretch marks.
- Mamonde Red Energy Recovery Serum :: This is currently my go-to anti-aging serum. It’s super hydrating and helps keep your skin firm.
- LANEIGE Water Bank Hydro Gel :: I’m currently loving this moisturizer. It’s super light and has a slight cooling effect, which is perfect as we head into summer! It’s perfect for combination or oily skin too. It gives a slight dew-y look!
- Caudalie Vinosource SOS Intense Hydration Moisturizer :: This has been one of my go-to moisturizers for months. I’m on my third container of it.
- Caudalie Instant Detox Mask :: Pregnancy makes me breakout like a teenager. This mask helps keep acne minimal and leaves my pores clean and tight.
- Burts Bees Belly Butter :: I used this when pregnant with Cayson & I didn’t get any stretch marks. Here’s to hoping I don’t this time either!
What are some of your favorite pregnancy safe skincare items?
The number `168 seemed scary until I realized that chemicals aren’t all bad. I love natural products, and so many different things happen during pregnancy for sure!
So many great products here. I remember using some of them! Love the burts bees
LOVE the Palmers facial exfoliator and I’m not pregnant haha! Thanks for this list.
So many great products here to learn about! I like finding clean and safe products too. I have some Burts Bees ones that I love. I used Palmers for my pregnancy too but still got stretch marks. Boo. Oh well haha!
Wow! It’s not shocking that we apply that many chemicals a day. From makeup, to skincare to hair products. It can be a lot!
I love these brands! Good to know they’re pregnancy safe!
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