Beauty Regiments since pregnant--What have you changed?

MrsRahl · December 2013

So what beauty regiments have you ladies given up or changed since being pregnant? I gave up some of my products with salicylic acid and coloring my hair. I'm probably going to breakdown and color my roots for the holidays. How about you?

k318 · December 2013

No Japanese straightening- my hair is a mess

ashquack · December 2013

Switched to organic paraben free deodorant and I swear I have smelled horrible for the past 4 months... Gag

cMichelle0423 · December 2013

I've given up everything seeing as how I no longer have the energy or even care to look decent any more lol I only do my hair an make up when we go to family or holiday gatherings... and sometimes when I go out to run errands..

tbmadeamistake · December 2013

Nothing really, just to be a special snowflake

. However, I say that not using anything salisilic and not dying my hair. I still use aluminum based antiperspirant and all my normal makeup, nothing special there.

puttyeast · December 2013

Putting on make up and doing my hair are much more of a chore. I often find myself just saying screw it.

curlylocks3 · December 2013

Nothing really. I rarely bother to blow out my hair anymore but that didn't happen all that often anyways since its so long and thick. I don't wear makeup that often but when I do its the same as what I wore pre-pregnancy. I've always used fairly gentle skin products though.

Luna C · December 2013

My shaving has ... lets just say it's decreased significantly. And I miss my retinoid creams. But I still color my hair, do my nails and use my salicylics. There's actually no research that indicates any of that is a problem.

ElTrain5 · December 2013

Nothing. Nothing I use including hair color has been proven to cause any harm whatsoever so why change?

curlylocks3 · December 2013

ElTrain5 said:

Nothing. Nothing I use including hair color has been proven to cause any harm whatsoever so why change?

The only reason I would have seen to stop it is the smell. Just like I'd rather crawl back in bed and sleep for an extra 20 minutes than spend it styling my hair when it will just end up in a bun.

lellymine · December 2013

My retinoids. I miss the glow they gave me

Luna C · December 2013

ElTrain5 said:

Nothing. Nothing I use including hair color has been proven to cause any harm whatsoever so why change?

BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BE TOO SAFE!!!!!

/half the women I know

MamaDuck2013 · December 2013

Shaving on a regular basis...lol...my beauty regime was pretty simple to begin with.

Mrs_D_in_KY · December 2013

No makeup and shaving a lot less. My beauty regime was pretty minimal to begin with.

nicolemcm · December 2013

More air drying, most days no make-up, and more comfy clothes at work - i'm not talking yoga pants, but long sleeved tees are a-ok with me these days.

mercy0606 · December 2013

I wear very little makeup these days, but can't go without concealer.. I gave up deodorant with aluminum and am now using Toms (supposed to be lavendar scented but I can't tell).

crossfitkiwi · December 2013

No more retinods. I've switched to a 10% glycolic moisturizer and been pretty happy with it. I also got a Clarisoic on black friday and so far I feel like it's really helping with the little bumps along my jawline.

kjohnson1002 · December 2013

Beauty regiment...what's that?

MrsRage · December 2013

I switched to Paraben free shampoo and conditioner as well as moisturizer. I wear Bare Minerals makeup so I figure that's pretty safe. I haven't painted my nails in 2 months and I have a whole plastic bin with nail polish. I love nail polish! But I've been a little scared of all the chemicals.

Luna C · December 2013

crossfitkiwi said:

No more retinods. I've switched to a 10% glycolic moisturizer and been pretty happy with it. I also got a Clarisoic on black friday and so far I feel like it's really helping with the little bumps along my jawline.

The Clarisonic is amazeballs. I wish I could buy one for everyone on Earth. My skin is in pretty good condition to begin with, but when I stop using it for a few days (if I forget to pack it on vacation or something) I see the difference almost immediately.

Best skincare product ever.

Valie18 · December 2013

I went ahead and bought the expensive purifying balm I've always loved. I've broken out and since I'm KU I decided I deserve the soothing natural stuff.

tddampf · December 2013

The only thing I have stopped is my bi-weekly mani/pedi's but that's more related to wanting to save money for baby.

mommyof2boys922 · December 2013

Pedi's due to not wanting to shave!
I have no energy for hair or makeup!

jenpalmer12 · December 2013

I stopped My retinoid cream and Botox. My doc said it was safe to continue to have laser hair removal but I feel weird about having it done while prego.

Kmlinville · December 2013

crossfitkiwi said:
No more retinods. I've switched to a 10% glycolic moisturizer and been pretty happy with it. I also got a Clarisoic on black friday and so far I feel like it's really helping with the little bumps along my jawline.

Speaking of, I have those jaw bumps too!!! What in the world are they?! They're not zits, just....bumps. They drive me nuts.

Luna C · December 2013

No more retinods. I've switched to a 10% glycolic moisturizer and been pretty happy with it. I also got a Clarisoic on black friday and so far I feel like it's really helping with the little bumps along my jawline.
Speaking of, I have those jaw bumps too!!! What in the world are they?! They're not zits, just....bumps. They drive me nuts.

Probably milia or keratis pilaris (which I have likely misspelled). For either, try using a glycolic acid or lactic acid toner, cleanser and/or moisturizer. Works like a charm, but it will take consistent use. And they're perfectly safe while pregnant.

MissBHaven1024 · December 2013

I have tried to be much better about washing my face on a daily basis. My skin starts to hate me when I'm pregnant, so I'm trying to keep the acne away!