Along with the many joys of being pregnant, come the woes. We all know what I'm talking about. The blotchy skin, weird breakouts, odd skin tag growths etc. The worst part is, most of what really works to cure these problems are not safe to use while pregnant. As a cosmetologist, I am used to using many harsh products to keep my skin in top shape. I love a good chemical peel or acne medication that can kill the problem within a couple days and bring my skin back to it’s clear porceline completion I am used to having. It has been many years since I was pregnant so I forgot how many of my favorite products would become off limits. I have been working most of my pregnancy battling one issue after another.
First, came the acne. As soon as I stopped using my biweekly regimented acne treatment wash, I began noticing all the little bumps appearing across my chin again. I hoped they would go away as my hormones began to even out. Unfortunately, they did not. Thus beginning my search for a pregnancy approved facial scrub to help remove excess built up dead skin.
I started with cheap fixes, things I could get at walgreens and target. I then ordered a $30 certified organic scrub from my cousin. It was ok but did not give the benefits I was looking for. It did however help with my daughter’s keratosis pillaris, score for her making it not a waste of money but did not give the type of exfoliation I was looking for. |
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On to the next product! I bought a $53 scrub by Bliss and began mixing it with my acne medication free cleanser made by Bioelements twice daily. Within a week, the clogged pores were clearing up and my skin was feeling smooth and soft again. I was ecstatic! I had the pregnancy glow you always read about…for a couple of weeks anyway!
This is a three part series. Come back next Monday to find out some more pregnancy beauty secrets! |