Try not to use ones with salicylic acid in them. I've read it's not good for when you are pregnant. I use a Nivea face wash and a toner in the middle of the day to clean my face.
I use coalface by Lush, it's awesome! My face is combo/oily and this stuff works great in the summer for me, but does dry me out during the winter so I can't use it as often. Your hormones should calm down soon, good luck!
I use african black soap mixed with raw shea butter, has kept my face pimple free and baby soft. I also drink at least 2 liters of water daily and make sure my daily diet is filled with fruits and veggies.
I was a huge nerd and did hours and hours of research on this in the months prior to conception. My main motivation was to avoid products with salicylic acid and retinols, which are no-no's for expectant mothers according to recent research.
As I continued to research, I learned that there was more than just salicylic acid and retinols in my face wash (and so many others). They were choked full of really nasty chemicals that in recent years have been linked to some really nasty side effects. Most commonly, they contained phthalates (also appears as fragrance or parfum on many labels) and Phenoxyethanol. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors, meaning they mess with your hormones. Phenoxyethanol can cause harm to the developing child including birth defects, low
birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the
child grows.
After weeks of looking for a face wash that was baby safe and keep my hormonal acne in check, I went with Pretty Mommies' products. I was hesitant, but am loving their face wash and face enhancer (vitamin C cream). The face wash cleans my face better than Neutrogena ever did! And my skin feels great! I also purchased some tea tree oil for spot treatment. I read somewhere that tea tree oil was a natural way to treat already apparent acne.
@RedheadBaker -- My DH is an environmental engineer and sees first hand what many of these chemicals do to humans, their offspring, and the environment. While many are fairly innocuous, others are not. While pregnant, I'd rather not fool around with chemicals that could cause issues with my hormones or reproductive system, both of which are obviously heavily linked to my developing child. For me, that risk is too great. For others, it may be worth it. I will make certain to enjoy my dihydrogen monoxide, however.
i am going to the store today to look for a better face wash. i was thinking of using "dr bronners" castile soap, but i need to take a closer look at the ingredients. I'm also of the belief that yes, its a "toxic world" out there, so where I can, I'll try to make some adjustments.
I use Cera Ve every day for washing and then Origins Check and Balances with a Clarisonic 1-2 times/week. I don't have breakouts on my face but my back and chest are a different story. I started using the X-Out by Proactiv but can't say if it works well.
I was a huge nerd and did hours and hours of research on this in the months prior to conception. My main motivation was to avoid products with salicylic acid and retinols, which are no-no's for expectant mothers according to recent research.
As I continued to research, I learned that there was more than just salicylic acid and retinols in my face wash (and so many others). They were choked full of really nasty chemicals that in recent years have been linked to some really nasty side effects. Most commonly, they contained phthalates (also appears as fragrance or parfum on many labels) and Phenoxyethanol. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors, meaning they mess with your hormones. Phenoxyethanol can cause harm to the developing child including birth defects, low
birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the
child grows.
After weeks of looking for a face wash that was baby safe and keep my hormonal acne in check, I went with Pretty Mommies' products. I was hesitant, but am loving their face wash and face enhancer (vitamin C cream). The face wash cleans my face better than Neutrogena ever did! And my skin feels great! I also purchased some tea tree oil for spot treatment. I read somewhere that tea tree oil was a natural way to treat already apparent acne.
When I was a teen with acne, my dermotologist recommended Spectro Jel. It definitely works really well to minimize pimples and clean your face. It's so mild and just really agreeable. As I've grown up I've bought different types of cleansers that seemed more exciting, but everytime I switched to a different brand after a few weeks my acne would flair up so I'd go back to Spectro Jel and it almost immediately calmed down. I don't know if it's a Canadian brand but if you can find it I think everyone should try it!
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I switched to Neautrogena naturals. It took a few weeks for my skin to adjust but now its clearing up. Once my moisturizer is gone ill start using that too.
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As I continued to research, I learned that there was more than just salicylic acid and retinols in my face wash (and so many others). They were choked full of really nasty chemicals that in recent years have been linked to some really nasty side effects. Most commonly, they contained phthalates (also appears as fragrance or parfum on many labels) and Phenoxyethanol. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors, meaning they mess with your hormones. Phenoxyethanol can cause harm to the developing child including birth defects, low birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the child grows.
After weeks of looking for a face wash that was baby safe and keep my hormonal acne in check, I went with Pretty Mommies' products. I was hesitant, but am loving their face wash and face enhancer (vitamin C cream). The face wash cleans my face better than Neutrogena ever did! And my skin feels great! I also purchased some tea tree oil for spot treatment. I read somewhere that tea tree oil was a natural way to treat already apparent acne.
Use it on my step son as well for ezema *spam edited by moderator*