Use of Makeup during Pregnancy
- Suspected pregnant woman or expectant mums should avoid dyeing or perming hair, or the use of nail polish, polish remover or other nail art products.
- Do not use makeup or skincare products with unknown origins, unclear labels, or have excessive exaggerated effect claims.
- During pregnancy, acne may occur due to the change in hormone levels. Try to simplify the make-up and skincare regimen, and use topical acne products to help treat acne. Besides, light make-up, instead of the strong one, is recommended.
- Try not to use makeup products with excessive colors, strong fragrances, or complicated ingredients during pregnancy.
- During pregnancy, it is easy to have spots on your face, and the color of any original spots will also darken. At this time, you should protect yourself from the sun using appropriate measures and supplement them with sunblock. Also, you can use normal whitening skincare products in moderation. However, a three-in-one spot removing cream (retinol + hydroquinone + steroid) is not suitable for use during pregnancy.
- During pregnancy, the skin gets dry and itchy easily, and rashes may occur. Besides wearing breathable loose clothes, staying in cool places, and applying only mild shower products, you should also go to a dermatologist as soon as possible if conditions are severe, and take proper medication according to the doctors' prescription.
- Women can use products that contain alpha-hydroxy acid and salicylic acid during pregnancy. However, chemical peels with high concentrations do not recommend.
- During pregnancy, it suggests avoiding performing any non-urgent aesthetic treatment (laser, intense pulse light, radio-frequency resurfacing or photo facial), or plastic surgery (including micro-plastic surgery) as they may expose you to unnecessary risks.
- Mothers with keloid should discuss their conditions with doctors before giving birth so that the doctors may choose an appropriate approach to avoid visible scars.
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