Top 4 Ingredients in Skincare to Avoid During Pregnancy

There’s no reason not to skip your usual skincare routine when you’re pregnant. First, however, you must take note of these 4 ingredients in skincare to avoid during pregnancy!

Going through pregnancy is a journey full of surprises. We may want to have that perfect glow each waking day, but alas, your favorite skincare products tend to irritate your now-sensitive skin. No need to worry because, according to BabyCentre, it is common to have sensitive skin in pregnancy.

Picture this: you’re getting ready for your daily routine when you notice a rash developing on what was once your clear skin in the mirror. It could be due to a ton of reasons: the weather, hormones, or it could be due to an ingredient in your skincare product that tends to irritate your skin.

You may also experience unwanted side effects due to the chemicals present in some skincare products. Like all common mishaps, this one can be indeed taken care of with proper research and caution. Read up, Mamas, for we bring you a list of ingredients in skincare to avoid during pregnancy.

4 Key Ingredients in Skincare To Avoid During Pregnancy

Parabens

Parabens are widely used as preservatives in cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products. These are also effective preservatives in many types of formulas. However, studies show that these chemicals can interfere with a woman’s fertility and cause complications to your and your baby’s health. In a study by Environment International, it is found that exposure to ethylparaben (EtP), which is a type of paraben, may increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Where you’ll find paraben: moisturizers, sunscreens, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, cosmetics, and more

Alcohol

We’re talking about the alcohol present in some skincare products. This specific chemical usually helps the ingredients penetrate your skin, and it also helps make the creams feel lighter. It is better to opt for alcohol-free products as it usually causes dryness, sensitivity, or irritation – a burden too much to bear for your delicate, sensitive skin.

Where you’ll find alcohol: face cleansers, mouthwash, perfume, lotions, moisturizers, and more

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

SLS

SLS is commonly used in certain products because it is a cheap alternative to foaming agents. It is a chemical generally seen in household cleaning products. We see this on the ingredients of shampoo, toothpaste, and soaps. It is easily absorbed by the body where it can alter the hormone estrogen – responsible for developing and regulating the development and regulation of the female reproductive system.

Where you’ll find SLS: body washes, cleansers, shampoos, hand washes, toothpaste, soaps, and more

Triclosan

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. Some health agencies banned using products containing triclosan, as companies failed to provide evidence of its safety. Better safe than sorry, stray away from Triclosan, Mamas!

Where you’ll find triclosan: deodorants, soaps, shower gels, body washes, cosmetics

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