During pregnancy, many women rethink their habits: diet, coffee and also skincare. It is often the moment to switch to products with simpler formulas. But some ingredients, even of natural origin, are not recommended for pregnant women.
Here are the essentials to know about skincare during pregnancy:
- the ingredients to avoid;
- the ingredients to look for;
- daily sun protection.
Ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Some substances applied to the skin can pass into the bloodstream, so during pregnancy it is advisable to read ingredient lists carefully. Ingredients generally not recommended for pregnant women include retinol and other retinoids, salicylic acid and many essential oils, especially undiluted.
An organic label guarantees that certain synthetic ingredients are absent, but not that every product is suitable during pregnancy. If in doubt, ask your doctor or midwife.
Ingredients to look for
Shea butter, coconut oil and rosehip oil nourish the skin and help maintain its suppleness, particularly on the stomach, hips and breasts, areas that stretch during pregnancy. Massage them in after showering.
Rosehip oil can also be used on the face: non-comedogenic, it is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. Lavender hydrosol completes the routine as a toner.
Sun protection, every day
During pregnancy, the skin is more prone to pigmentation marks, so daily sun protection is essential. Mineral filters such as zinc oxide form a screen on the surface of the skin and are often preferred by pregnant women. Explore our selection of sun protection.
Our pregnancy selection
Agnieszka, founder of J'adore bio, has gathered the products she used during her own pregnancy in our pregnancy selection.