Pregnancy, pregnant women's cosmetics - many beauty-conscious pregnant women are conflicted, fearing that using cosmetics might affect the fetus in their belly, so many simply choose to use nothing at all. Gynecological experts state that pregnant women also care about their "face", and must take care of their skin, but it’s best not to use makeup.
Nearly half of pregnant women go "bare-faced"
Cai Cai (a pseudonym) has been pregnant for six months. Since becoming pregnant, she stopped wearing makeup altogether. She washes her face every day and doesn't apply anything afterward because she heard that using cosmetics could affect the fetus in her belly, so she had to "painfully give it up". However, she feels that her face is dry without any moisturizer, her skin quality has deteriorated significantly compared to before, and she has developed quite a few spots. She looks much older overall.
Many pregnant women share Cai Cai's confusion. On the Wuhan Mom Forum, numerous expectant mothers are debating whether or not to use skincare products. After counting the replies, nearly half of the pregnant women choose not to use anything.
Pregnant women need skincare but should avoid makeup
Experts on prenatal care from Qinrun suggest that pregnant women still need to take good care of their skin. Pregnancy is a special period; some pregnant women may experience changes in their skin due to hormonal fluctuations within their bodies, such as lack of nutrition, dryness, pigmentation, and allergies. If pregnant women completely ignore these issues, their skin can be damaged quickly.
She recommends that pregnant women must focus on basic skincare, with the emphasis being on cleansing and hydration. They can use some commonly available, properly manufactured gentle and non-irritating skincare products for care. However, she advises against using makeup since makeup contains varying amounts of chemical components, which may have an impact on pregnant women. She also mentions that pregnant women should use sunscreen during summer, preferably through physical methods such as wearing hats, using sun umbrellas, and avoiding going out during peak sunlight hours (10 am to 3 pm).
The use of cosmetics during pregnancy is very necessary, but selection must be done cautiously. It is essential to use skincare products specifically designed for pregnant women. What makes these products different? First, they do not contain mineral oils, perfumes, or chemical additives, and they are free of heavy metals. Second, the best ones are purely plant-based extracts.
Reminder:
Seven types of cosmetics you should never use:
1. Products containing hormones and chemicals harmful to the fetus; pure plant-based, gentle products are preferable.
2. Cosmetics containing lead or mercury.
3. Essential oil products.
4. Nail polish, lip balm, and lip gloss.
5. Whitening and quick-skin-renewal products.
6. Absolutely avoid using essential oils.
7. Avoid saunas, nail painting, and hair dyeing/perming.
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