Are you expecting a child? Pregnancy is a significant time in a woman’s life and marks the transition to motherhood. But did anyone tell you about the skin care products? The products you use can have direct affect on your baby and therefore you should be aware of what skin care ingredients are a definite no at this time.
There are many ingredients that pregnant women should avoid. They are not limited to;
- Retinoids
- Tetracyline
- Retinol derivatives - They are Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Palmitate and Retinyl Proprionate used in the treatment of severe acne. There is a chance that the unborn baby may suffer from a condition called Fetal retinoid syndrome.
- Phthalates
- Whitening creams
- Ammonia
- Salicylic acid
- Glycolic acid
- Essential oils
- Camphor and mint
- Adapalene
Many of the acne cream has the combination of these chemicals which will in turn is bad for the baby. I will explain about some of them in this post.
Retinoids
Tetracyline
Phthalates
Used to make plastics more elastic or rather used in products to boost the strength of another chemical, the chemical can be found in nail polishes and perfumes. The chemical is associated to be the cause of almost everything from high blood pressure, ADHD to diabetes. Studies have shown some connections between the usages of this product leading to abnormal fetal development.Ammonia
Present highly in hair dye formulas, this chemical can be a cause to severe skin and lung irritation. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the product is all together avoided during pregnancy. You can find many Ammonia products easily available in the market these days.It is advised that you seek proper healthcare advice on the specified subject during your pregnancy as there are plenty of skin care products out there that have high contents of chemicals within. The chemicals may directly or indirectly effect your baby’s development. We are sure you would not want to risk that.