Preparing for pregnancy is a small matter!

Pregnancy is a joyful event, but the distress caused to pregnant mothers after pregnancy is not something that makes people happy. The most obvious point is that pregnant mothers will no longer dress up like little girls like before.

Indeed, pregnancy is a special stage. During this period of pregnancy, everything a woman does is closely related to her child, and cosmetics involve many organic chemical ingredients, which will inevitably make mothers Concern: Are skin care products and cosmetics harmful to babies? Can I wear makeup during pregnancy? What about skin care products? Can pregnant women use cosmetics and skin care products? Today we will talk about this topic!

There are some pregnant mothers around me who are worried that the chemical ingredients in cosmetics will harm their babies. Even if their faces are dry and flaky, they refuse to use other skin care products, let alone cosmetics!

Handbook has also heard that some young pregnant women are accustomed to wearing makeup, but they dare not go out without makeup, and eventually they just touch up their makeup...

So can cosmetics be used? you?

Can pregnant women use cosmetics?

It is not impossible to use cosmetics during pregnancy, as long as you choose relatively reliable ingredients, or they are acceptable.

At present, there is no standard, large-scale, empirical research on what cosmetic ingredients can affect baby development and cause fetal malformations. We just based on the side effects of some chemical ingredients and concluded that they may be harmful to pregnant women, so we included them into the category that is not recommended for pregnant women.

In fact, human skin is divided into three layers, epidermis, subcutaneous tissue and skin tissue. Cosmetics mainly penetrate into the epidermis. These organic ingredients are absorbed through the skin and enter the blood circulation. The probability of eventually affecting the baby's development is not very high.

Even so, we still recommend that pregnant women use cosmetics with caution. If they must use them, it may be okay to choose cosmetics with relatively reliable ingredients.

It’s just that it is difficult for ordinary people to tell whether the ingredients of a cosmetic are safe, and the quality of cosmetics on the market is uneven. It is difficult to distinguish the authenticity of the goods when purchasing. Because of this objectivity Unfavorable conditions exist, so most doctors recommend that pregnant women should pay special attention when using cosmetics.

Can I use nail polish during pregnancy?

Pregnant women are best not to use nail polish.

Nail polish generally contains phthalic acid. This ingredient is the same as the above ingredients and may also affect the growth and development of the urinary system of male fetuses.

If mothers need to use nail polish, they must choose products of professional brands that are less irritating, and must use them in a well-ventilated environment. Remember that the frequency of use should not be too high.

Can pregnant women use anti-acne products?

Pregnant women are best not to use anti-acne products.

Since most acne products contain sodium salicylate, sodium salicylate is an ingredient that should be used with caution during pregnancy and may cause malformations in the fetus.

Some pregnant women originally had good skin, but gradually developed acne during pregnancy, and they were so impatient that they wanted to treat it with anti-acne products. Little do they know that acne during pregnancy is related to changes in estrogen levels in the pregnant woman's body, so treating the skin alone is of little use.

Mild acne can be left alone. If the acne on the face is more serious, it is best to go to a dermatology hospital and inform the doctor that you are pregnant and ask the doctor to come up with a treatment plan suitable for pregnant women.

Can I use lipstick during pregnancy?

You can use lip balm with reliable ingredients, but try not to use lip balm again.

Lipstick is composed of various vegetable oils, fruit waxes, color pastes, spices and other ingredients. Among them, lanolin is generally used as vegetable oil. In addition to adhering to various heavy metal and excessive nutrients in the air that are harmful to the human body, lanolin can also absorb Escherichia coli and invade the human body with saliva, and it also has a certain degree of water permeability. , it is very likely to enter the body of the fetus and harm the fetus in the belly of the pregnant woman. In view of this, it is best for pregnant women not to wear makeup, especially not to wear lipstick for a long time.

Summary: Manual Jun believes that when it comes to cosmetics, you should maintain a cautious attitude during pregnancy and avoid them as much as possible! But if you really feel uncomfortable and weird without makeup, then just wear makeup and pay attention to choosing good and appropriate cosmetics. After all, a good attitude is also very important during pregnancy!