Skin secrets?

MoshiMoshi7 · September 2016

So since my BFP, my face has pretty much exploded with acne and I look like a teenager. I know most traditional acne treatments aren't safe during pregnancy, so I'm wondering what you ladies are using to keep your skin looking nice during first tri? I am apparently not one of the women whose skin glows during pregnancy.

amprince22 · September 2016

Glowing is code for oily and covered in zits! I just make sure I wash my face super well and then hope it goes away soon. My first pregnancy it cleared up in the second trimester and then came back in the third.

pshaortao · September 2016

I just keep mine clean daily with a mild facial soap. It got better by second trimester my first time around though!

Jkp7749 · September 2016

I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide so don't have much luck with acne treatments even when I'm not pregnant. Normally my skin is fine though but since getting pregnant I have the huge under the skin acne that hurts!!!! I hope it goes away FAST

LeilaD123 · September 2016

This is happening to me too. With my first pregnancy I ever had this problem. Now at like every pore is clogged. I got a facial last wknd and it def helped. I am making sure to exfoliate regularly and that is making big diff as well.

mamatowildones · September 2016

I broke out a lot with my first and for me it was an issue of makeup. Once I switched from MAC to a natural mineral Tarte foundation it cleared right up. This time that's still the makeup I use but I still get one huge zit every month!

hp_momma · September 2016

I'm always curious of the old wives tale "Girls steal your beauty" and little boys will give you the pregnancy glow and how accurate it has been for people!

I have two DDs and remember having acne during the first trimester and this time around I haven't had any, but of course I have no idea what I'm having yet.

I've always used Aveeno for my face wash and moisturizer!

vrj0522 · September 2016

@h&p_momma It's been the opposite for me. I broke out with DS but not with DD.

Jellybeanqueen13 · September 2016

I have been using Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay (you can find it on Amazon) mixed with apple cider vinegar. I also use witch hazel as a toner every night and morning. It has really helped with acne and clogged pores and bonus that it is natural.

Yiggle09 · September 2016

Coconut oil will help with inflamation https://www.livingthenourishedlife.com/coconut-oil-for-clear-skin/

Candy_bandit · September 2016

Sulfur soap! I still have some from last pregnancy, I was covered in backne. A friend of mine swears by it- it dries up your skin though, so not sure about face but it was amazingly effective. I got it off Amazon, they sell it at trader joes/ whole foods type places though

cclaineDC · September 2016

I swear by the Clinique 3 step system, plus their charcoal cleanser. Totally worth it!

SP128 · September 2016

I've been using the clarisonic face washer. It's pretty much like a sonicare toothbrush for the face. I also do witch hazel afterwards. I still get some breakouts though.

MoshiMoshi7 · September 2016

Thanks for the suggestions ladies, I think I've got some good ideas for new things to try!

L1C4gal · September 2016

I'll second @SP128 and the Clarisonic brush. I've always had skin problems but as soon as I started using the brush, my skin just started looking more fresh. It's been two years and while I still have a few issues here and there, I still get giddy sometimes when I look in the mirror and see a clear face. One of the little (but kinda big) things in life! Good luck!

babs02 · September 2016

With DS I used Eminence organics clear skin line. I had horrible oily skin and breakouts. It was a life changer. So far I've been lucky this time but if it gets bad I'll most likely be switching back.

tumbleweed-1 · September 2016

I had the worst acne as a teenager. It didn't clear up until I was into my 20s. I started using a clay based face wash from LUSH. The one I use is called aquamarina. Since then, I only occassionally break out (like finals week, or sometimes when I'm on my period). I think that face wash has helped, but it could also be that I finally "grew out of it". When I do get an individual zit, I cover it with some of the green/mint mud mask paste or toothpaste. Just cover it once a day completely and let it dry. It doesn't get rid of it immediately, but it seems to dry them up faster than not doing anything. Goodluck!

MoshiMoshi7 · September 2016

@SP128 and @L1C4gal did you find the price of the clarisonic brush to be worth it over cheaper models?

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · September 2016

@MoshiMoshi7 I have the Mary Kay version and it works well.

L1C4gal · September 2016

MoshiMoshi7 I don't remember doing much research or cost comparing--I was desperate so I just took my dermatologist's recommendation and ran with it. I can't speak to the other brands but the cost of the Clarisonic was definitely worth it to me! I would have even paid more, but that's from the perspective of having really terrible skin beforehand. I don't change out the brushes nearly as often as they recommend (like...not even close

), but I rinse and dry it off really well each time I use it and have never had any problems. So that makes it less expensive over time. But it sounds like the Mary Kay version could be a good option too! When in doubt, I usually obsess over Amazon reviews (just not in this case apparently, haha).

champhe · September 2016

L1C4gal said:

MoshiMoshi7 I don't remember doing much research or cost comparing--I was desperate so I just took my dermatologist's recommendation and ran with it. I can't speak to the other brands but the cost of the Clarisonic was definitely worth it to me! I would have even paid more, but that's from the perspective of having really terrible skin beforehand. I don't change out the brushes nearly as often as they recommend (like...not even close ), but I rinse and dry it off really well each time I use it and have never had any problems. So that makes it less expensive over time. But it sounds like the Mary Kay version could be a good option too! When in doubt, I usually obsess over Amazon reviews (just not in this case apparently, haha).

Just to piggy back on this, I soak my brush head in peroxide every couple weeks to get it really clean as well.

L1C4gal · September 2016

Good idea @champhe! I'll have to start doing that.

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