Face Wash Recommendations?

MissRdotS · May 2013

Hello ladies, so I have been on the hunt for a face wash that will be safe for "baby" and I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations? My skin has been breaking out more than normal and I know I can't use face washes with salicylic acid because it's not good for baby. What are you ladies using for your skin care routine (wash, lotions, etc?).

Thanks!

bethughknee · May 2013

I hadn't heard salicylic acid is bad for baby. Just when I feel like I'm reading everything I can get my hands on, I realize I still know nothing!

I've been using Cetaphil for a few years now. Very gentle and their moisturizers are great, too. I have combination skin that has definitely been moodier since my BFP. Oh, I use the Walmart brand and it works just as well. But at Costco you can get 2 giant bottles for $17 I think. Great deal.

rowanthefrog · May 2013

I'm using the same things I was using before...I have a Mary Kay wash, yes to Tomatoes wash and Cetaphil.

I did stop using my ROC moisturizer because it has AHAs in it and I need to check that with my OB.

A

KingLED · May 2013

Well crap. There goes my face wash and lotion.

lmcit23 · May 2013

I also recommend Cetaphil face wash.

katags · May 2013

I use FAB First Aid Beauty cleanser that I buy at Sephora in the mornings. I found Belli Antiblemish cleanser a few weeks ago and am using that in the evenings. Belli is a skincare line that was created to be safe during pregnancy.

moosebaby2011 · May 2013

I've been using an Aveeno daily facial scrub. I forget the actual name.

A friend of mine had really bad acne while she was pregnant and her doctor recommended Gunilla of Sweden. She said it was pricey but awesome.

CaliCarly1976 · May 2013

I have really bad adult onset acne that I have been able to control, and used benzoil peroxide for years, and recently switched to cetaphil (or knock offs) and it has been working better than the harsher stuff. Though I also use a prescription spot cream, I will have to research whether that is ok for baby. When it was prescribed, my Dr knew we were trying, so I have been assuming that it is.

JaneW2 · May 2013

I don't believe that salicylic acid thing. TAKING aspirin by mouth (or Advil) isn't good for the baby only because it can promote bleeding. I can't imagine splashing a little on your face will do much harm.

For me, though, it's Dove all the way.

ac1259 · May 2013

I use Clinique foaming face wash ( i think thats what its called). Clinique's products are supposed to be very mild and good for people with allergies and I know it doesn't have any salicylic acid in it so I figure it should be good! I used it all through my last pregnancy with my daughter and it worked great! I also use their "dramatically different" moisturizer.

washyourhandsplease · May 2013

I'm currently using Murad.

jhunter89 · May 2013

You can check out the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database to see their ratings of different products too. They assign them risk scores based off the toxicity of their ingredients.

ena724 · May 2013

Cetaphil hands down.

MissRdotS · May 2013

Wow awesome recommendations! I will check them all out and I never thought of Cetaphil - trying to budget before baby comes so if it's cheap I'm all for it!

ena724 · May 2013

Cetaphil. My dermatologist told me it was about the only thing to use when I told her we were TTC.

stellar77 · May 2013

I had adult acne when I was pregnant with my DD, my OB suggested Cetaphil & I've been using it ever since.

I'm using Aveeno moisturizer but I better recheck my label when I get home.

cnctf · May 2013

im also using cetaphil

km_md · May 2013

I gotta say, this post is making me a little bit sad. I hate hate hate Cetaphil. That stuff destroyed my skin, it was horrible. I finally found some products that were working fairly well for my skin, and they have a couple of questionable ingredients in them. I'm going to ask my doctor about it when I see her tomorrow and see what she says. If the ingredient is way down on the list, it might not be too bad.

rowanthefrog · May 2013

km_md:
I gotta say, this post is making me a little bit sad. I hate hate hate Cetaphil. That stuff destroyed my skin, it was horrible. I finally found some products that were working fairly well for my skin, and they have a couple of questionable ingredients in them. I'm going to ask my doctor about it when I see her tomorrow and see what she says. If the ingredient is way down on the list, it might not be too bad.

Really? What did it do? I've used it for years and years and never had any problems with it. I'm curious!

A

km_md · May 2013

rowanthefrog:
km_md:
I gotta say, this post is making me a little bit sad. I hate hate hate Cetaphil. That stuff destroyed my skin, it was horrible. I finally found some products that were working fairly well for my skin, and they have a couple of questionable ingredients in them. I'm going to ask my doctor about it when I see her tomorrow and see what she says. If the ingredient is way down on the list, it might not be too bad.
Really? What did it do? I've used it for years and years and never had any problems with it. I'm curious!

A

It was so weird! I got the recommendation from my dermatologist, and I had heard good things so I figured I'd be set. But my skin was really flaky, and it would get red and blotchy and did nothing for breakouts at all.

WinsyWade · May 2013

Do you have a Trader Joe's near you? They have a Spa face wash that is awesome and all natural. It has goldenseal in it which is a natural antibacterial.

LadyJ2949 · May 2013

I had this same question!! I switched out almost all of my products after learning how many potentially harmful ingredients are in them. It's very frustrating because my hair and skin just isn't the same. I used to use Chanel makeup and Sothy's skin care but I recently found out that many of the daily products I use contain parbens, phthalates, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, etc. (if you're not sure how/why these are harmful go here: https://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=290) I don't want to drive myself crazy with all this but I think it's important to try.

I started using a Burts Bees face wash and hate it. The smell is awful and I don't like what it does to my skin. So I'm also open to suggestions for the products that don't contain parabens and phthalates!! Does anyone else also know of good shampoo and conditioner without these ingredients? I tried the shampoo from the Honest Company line and it really felt like it was stripping my hair.

BTW I wanted to use Cetaphyl too and found out it has parabens. :-/

As for a suggestion, Seventh Generation has a good body wash!

WinsyWade · May 2013

LadyJ2949:
I had this same question!! I switched out almost all of my products after learning how many potentially harmful ingredients are in them. It's very frustrating because my hair and skin just isn't the same. I used to use Chanel makeup and Sothy's skin care but I recently found out that many of the daily products I use contain parbens, phthalates, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, etc. (if you're not sure how/why these are harmful go here: https://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=290) I don't want to drive myself crazy with all this but I think it's important to try.
I started using a Burts Bees face wash and hate it. The smell is awful and I don't like what it does to my skin. So I'm also open to suggestions for the products that don't contain parabens and phthalates!! Does anyone else also know of good shampoo and conditioner without these ingredients? I tried the shampoo from the Honest Company line and it really felt like it was stripping my hair.
BTW I wanted to use Cetaphyl too and found out it has parabens. :-/
As for a suggestion, Seventh Generation has a good body wash!

I recommended Trader Joe's brand below. They also have hair and body wash is 3 "flavors". I use the Tea Tree oil tingle. Their coconut body butter is AH-MA-ZING. It smells like marshmallows.

Goldiva · May 2013

I've used cetaphil for at least 10 yrs. continue to use it. I have eczema so My skin is very dry. I've tried the store brands but they burn my skin. Also, Vanicream cleasing bar is extremely gentle..

JaniseCookston · May 2013

I use Aveda Botanical Kinetics products. I've used them for a couple years now and they have no harmful ingredients that would cause me to stop using them during pregnancy. I really like how natural all the ingredients are and how fresh my face feels. I still have problems with acne, but have my whole life and have tried pretty much everything (prescription and non) to help without much luck. So I don't fault the Aveda products for not helping with that.

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