Is this product suitable when pregnant?
Before we get started on this blog, we must note that you should always seek a medical professional’s advice when pregnant or breastfeeding. Your GP will give informed advice knowing your full medical history and what is going to be suitable for you.
Skincare during Pregnancy
Although pregnancy is so amazing, there are some downfalls. One of which being the fact your skin can drastically change. Your hormones are going wild like never before. We are talking breakouts and pigmentation.
If you have been following us for a while you would know that we strongly recommend to our clients that they invest in a Vitamin A (Retinol) as part of their skincare. It has so many amazing benefits when it comes to anti-ageing, acne and pigmentation. From previous research, we know that there retinoids can impact on fetal development. This is through oral consumption, however safety is so important that we advise against the use of any retinol products during pregnancy as a precaution. You know the old saying – it is better to be safe than sorry.
You may have heard us talk about the CSA Approach which is suitable for all clients. Vitamin C and Sunscreen during the day and Vitamin A (retinol) at night. This is where it gets complicated. Now that you are pregnant you are advised to go against this and take out the retinol from your routine.
Bakuchiol Peptides
So what can you use instead of Retinol? Medik8 have very recently introduced the Bakuchiol Peptides skincare product which is suitable for use during pregnancy. This is a plant-based substitute for Retinol and yet it is still able to meet the same standards of retinol. An added bonus is you won’t experience any dryness or flaking that you might with retinol.
Bakuchiol Peptides can target and improve many different skin conditions brought on by this extreme hormonal change. For example, it can help to lift areas of pigmentation, often known as the ‘mask of pregnancy’. Bakuchiol Peptides can help to brighten and even-out the tone of your skin.
Changing hormone levels also can increase the blood flow to your skin and can raise its surface temperature, making your skin look red and blotchy. The combination of pure bakuchiol and centella asiatica in Bakuchiol Peptides use their calming powers to reduce visible signs of inflammation and redness.
What else should I be using?
Vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides and hyaluronic acid are generally considered safe for topical use during pregnancy, and there is no research to suggest otherwise. Together these ingredients can address all common pregnancy skin issues: blemishes, pigmentation and dehydration while keeping up the anti-ageing power. Of course we would also recommend using a SPF every single day to protect your skin – yes even in the winter months.
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