Pregnancy Skincare Routine

 

Being pregnant is a life changing experience, I found I had to modify a lot of things in my life for this exciting time. Changes to my clothing, diet, activities and skincare routine were all necessary and this included modifying my skincare routine. After a phenomenal amount of research to learn more about what skincare products are safe to use during my 9 month journey, my skincare routine is now carefully curated. Luckily, I have been able to continue my AM and PM routine with a slight tweak of some of the products and ingredients I usually use.

 

Cleansing

Cleansing is still an important element in my routine! I usually do a quick cleanse with a gel or cream cleanser in the morning to remove any excess sebum that may have developed overnight. In the evening, I prefer a much deeper cleanse with a cleansing balm to remove sunscreen and any environmental pollutants. This is always the first step to my skincare to prepare my skin for the next steps.

 

Exfoliating

I’m currently using low doses of Glycolic Acid on a reusable cotton pad to gently exfoliate my face, neck and decolletage once per week. My skin absolutely loves this step and feels smooth and more alive afterwards . I find it has the added benefit of It also helping with pigmentation and acne that developments during the trimesters.

 

Toner

My toning mist is always near me, my skin is quite dehydrated so I need to recharge and re-hydrate throughout the day. As soon as I exit the shower, I grab a towel and spritz my face with the toning mist to retain the moisture. I noticed that my skin will crease if I don’t do this, so it’s a very important step for me.

 

Serum

I’ve noticed my skin has changed and while I’m experiencing the pregnancy glow I have also noticed new and emerging freckles appearing - more so than pre-pregnancy. I’ve found that using a Vitamin C serum on a daily basis can help to combat this. The other serum that I can’t go without is Hyaluronic Acid. Pregnancy, lockdown and the cooler weather made my skin dehydrated and dry. Drinking more water than I usually do and putting some hydration back into my skin is now crucial! These two serums are probably some of the best skincare products I have in my routine at the moment.

 

Eye Treatment

The joy of pregnancy means constant toilet runs as added pressure is applied onto my bladder, resulting in waking up at odd hours and insomnia in general. Eye cream and under eye treatment is a saviour, keeping any signs of fine lines at bay and the under eye area hydrated.

Moisturiser

Moisturiser is a must for me, day and night. With my skin being dry and dehydrated, I tend to do a lot of layering. I apply two pumps of moisturiser all over my face and one pump on my neck. Since I am unable to use retinol, I have started to notice more prominent lines and neck lines, so I always bring all my treatment products down to my neck.

 

Oil

The last step to my evening routine is always oil, I pat some Jojoba or Prickly Pear Oil all over my face and neck to seal everything in, my morning routine is not as rigorous and from time to time I’d only apply a serum or some prickly pear oil.

Since Jojoba Oil is a wax and a very effective moisturiser, I apply a generous amount over my belly, hips and chest before bed to help the area stay hydrated every evening before bed.

 

SPF

Sunscreen is a routine product! Mineral based sunscreens are recommended for pregnancy. Whilst I try to get some sunshine (where possible) on a daily basis, I make sure my skin is always adequately protected! Slathering on sunscreen to protect my skin from the harmful UVA/UVB rays and help prevent the pigmentation or the infamous “Mask of Pregnancy”.

 

This has become my routine during the pregnancy. I hope that this can be a useful guide for others who are going through these changes or provide some insight for those who are interested to know more about what a skincare routine can be like during a pregnancy.

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