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Top 10 Pregnancy Beauty Products
 Any
material placed on the skin has the potential to be absorbed into the
bloodstream and may be able to cross the placenta. So women need to be cautious
before choosing or rather using products from the media friendly market. In
case you're unsure what's safe, take specific products to your doctor for
analysis.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is recommending that pregnant women
should be told about the various ways they might be exposed to chemicals, for
example in household and cosmetic products, in order to cut the risk of harm to
their unborn baby. Check out Top 10 beauty
product safe for use during
pregnancy.
Botanics Organic Facial Oil:
This facial oil is made with
almond and rose base oils plus
essential oils and a few other bits and pieces � it smells lovely, but the
fragrance is 'parfum', which could be anything. Like the name says, it's
still 100% organic and is made with extracts from Kew gardens. Main
ingredient rosehip contains essential omega oils so is nourishing, improving
suppleness. Boots say it's 'scientifically proven' to lock in moisture for
up to eight hours, helping to restore your skin's natural glow, too. It can
be used after cleansing on its own or underneath your moisturiser �
both day and night. To apply: put a few drops into your palm, rub your hands
together and apply to your face in light strokes. When you've got enough on,
you can rub the rest into your hands.
Botanics Hand and Body Soothing Hand Cream: Relieves
dry skin. It is formulated with Iceland moss to instantly soothe dry,
chapped skin. Its rich, non-greasy formula includes shea butter, almond
oil and provitamin B5, leaving your hands noticeably softer and smoother.
No7 Beautiful Skin Rapid Spot Rescue: comes
with Liquorice Root and helps Soothe the Skin. This non-drying formula
starts working immediately to visibly reduce blemish size and redness in
just 2 hrs. Can Be Used Over Make-Up.
No7 Beautiful Skin T-Zone Rescue Balm: Banish
excess shine and oiliness with this fabulous new balm. Zinc and Witch Hazel
act together to help control oil production and calm any redness in the
skin. Note: Shiny skin will be a thing of the past! For Best Results: Apply
a thin layer to nose and forehead before moisturizing.
 
Essence, Colour & Go Nail Polish: A
coat of nail polish can brighten your mood, so opt for phthalate-free nail
polish. Or polish your nails in a well-ventilated area to limit your
exposure. Once the polish dries, there's little risk to your baby, since
chemicals aren't absorbed through the nails.
Colgate 3 in 1 Whitening toothpaste:
Increasing use of teeth whiteners calls for attention during pregnancy. As
there's so much about how these substances affect babies during pregnancy.
It's wise to avoid teeth whitening products.Use a whitening toothpaste and
avoid teeth whitening products.(webmd)
Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil: It
is easily absorbed and rich in plant collagen to keep the skin moisturised
and supple. It is perfect for pregnancy massage and helps prevent stretch
marks and reduce the formation of scar tissue. With the average woman
gaining around 12.5kg (27.6lb) during pregnancy, you need to aim to increase
the elasticity of your skin from your bust to your thighs.
Melvita Firming Body Milk for Mum:
It uses shea butter, evening primrose, hemp and avocado oils, linseed
extract, chestnut and plant amino acids. This luxurious emulsion hydrates
and restores skin's elasticity after pregnancy.
 
Dr.Hauschka Sunscreen Spray SPF 15: The readily absorbed spray-on lotion
contains rose-hip seed and olive and sesame oils which gently envelops the
skin. Moisture-retaining extracts of ice plant, quince seed and avocado oil
are wonderfully soothing. Use sunscreen that
contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide instead. These ingredients filter
out UV rays by sitting on top of the skin --
meaning they're not absorbed
Lucky Legs from Mama Mio is
a mini spa treatment that glides on to instantly cool and ease weary limbs.
Heavy tired legs are a common side-effect of pregnancy,
Don't
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Don't include anything that's on the questionable list for pregnant
women - parabens, petrochemicals, xenoestrogens, phthalates SLS, and
synthetic colours
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Avoid using hair dyes during
pregnancy. Pregnant women who want to color their hair should do so after
the first trimester and in a well-ventilated space. The main concern with
hair dyes is breathing the ammonia fumes that could be harmful to the
developing baby in the first three months of pregnancy. The fumes in hair
straightening products are also an issue. Vegetable dyes such as henna are
the safest choice during pregnancy.
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Avoid administration of Botox Cosmetic during pregnancy, as there are no
adequate, well-controlled studies of Botox Cosmetic in pregnant women.
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Avoid using prescription acne medicines, such as Accutane (isotretinoin),
Retin-A (tretinoin), and tetracyclines are dangerous during pregnancy and
can cause birth defects.
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Skip the nail salon when you are pregnant.
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Avoid sunscreen that contain retinyl palmitate, an ingredient that could
possibly increase the risk of birth
defects.
Dated 20 June 2013
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