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What are you using for breakouts?
meganhet2003
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I have read not to use anything containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic (sp?) acid...right now I am using Burts Bees tea tree oil...anything else that is working for you guys? Thanks!
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Re: What are you using for breakouts?
I'm glad I read this one. I usually use the Clean & Clear acne medicine which definitely has salicylic acid in it! I will check with my OB and keep tuned in here to see what the thoughts are.
I found useful info here: https://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031.bc
Darn, I never gave the Clean&Clear stuff a thought, but yup, retynal phol...something is an active ingredient. I just checked my St. Ives Elements Olive Cleanser and that appears to be okay.
For breakouts - I've found that toothpaste on the blemish at night works really really well. I've had a few large ones on my cheek and jaw line and 2 nights of toothpaste on them and they are gone.
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i totally forgot that these breakouts are a LOVELY part of pregnacy. Well now i know what i can and can't use...THANKS FOR POSTING...and THANKS ladies for answering!
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I just go to walmart and get these super cheap exfoliating facial wipes. They are litterally the cheapest ones there in a hard white container with light geen lineing around the lid.They work the best for me! I have found they do the trick and there isn't any acne meds in them. They work wonders!! I was on proactive before. But these seem to be keepng up with my acne especally now where I find I am more oily. I also have the clean and clear oil wipes. I just pat those on my face from time to time if I feel oily.They have are super small so they fit in my purse when I am on the go. (also at walmart)
Hope this helps!!
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One of the PPs said to use toothpaste and I've done that and it sure does the trick! BUT....If you are going to use it a few days to a week in a row find a PASTE (not gel) that is NOT WHITENING! It can also cause your skin to lose some pigment if used for a while. Tea tree oil is doing it for me though, just as well as the toothpaste.
Thanks! I have some of this at home. I will give it a try.
I really doubt that using a face wash with salicylic acid in it is going to harm your baby. The salicylic acid gets washed off your face; it doesn't absorb into your bloodstream or anything. It's not like you are drinking it or injecting it into your veins.
Personally, I think women get a liiiiittle crazy when it comes to avoiding 'harmful' things during their pregnancy. If you try to do that, you might as well live in a bubble! Pretty much everything is deemed harmful these days. Really, walking outside is considered harmful. Sun burn! Skin poisoning! Cancer! Pollution in the air! I know you want your baby to be safe, but do you really think your baby will have eleven toes because you used a salicylic acid face wash??
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