Whether you are pregnant with your first child, or this is your second (or third, or more) go around, skin problems are nothing new for many moms-to-be. The predictable glow on your face shows you how your hormones are now working in overdrive, creating an increase in oil secretions on your skin. Some women suffer from oily skin throughout the entire course of their pregnancy; other women experience dry, itchy skin; while others experience a combination of the two. All of these factors are enough to make a pregnant woman feel extremely frustrated. But don’t despair, as there is a wide array of products like the ones featured below that will help ease your new skin changes. Best of all, they may assist in leaving your skin feeling and looking fresh and yes, “glowing.”
100% Pure Organic Acai Berry Antioxidant Facial Cream
Containing no synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances or nasty chemical preservatives, this facial cream is richly filled with the antioxidant properties of acai berry, soothing aloe, calming rose flower water and extracts of healing herbal oils that actually feed your skin with nutrition. This lotion is very thick, and from the moment that I put it on my face, I immediately felt how quickly it set in and went to work moisturizing my dry skin. I found that the cream actually penetrates deep within the skin, instead of just settling on top like some other moisturizers that I have used in the past. I used it during the morning, after cleansing my skin, underneath my makeup, and applied it at night before I went to sleep. Although it is pricey (while it retails for $32 on the company’s website, I found it listed on Amazon.com for $28.35), after using this product for a two-week period, I can see that it is worth it. I quickly saw a difference in my skin tone as this cream eased the redness in my cheeks and smoothed out the fine lines underneath my eyes. For further information, visit the 100% Pure website at www.100percentpure.com/.
Green People’s Oy! Organic Young No Gunk Cover & Clear Spot It!
Filled with healthy Omega-3 and Omega-6 nutrients and lightly scented with extracts of pineapple, tea tree and antioxidant-rich green tea, this concealer sets out to help hide blemishes that are common during pregnancy. Only a small drop will suffice. You just tap this cover all over your red spots, and it is suitable for all types of skin tones. After using this product for a month, I found that it worked well as both a concealer and as a healer for irritated spots and blemishes on my face. Best of all, after discovering how Green People (based in the United Kingdom) was started from a mother’s wish to provide children like her daughter (who suffered from allergies due to chemical-based ingredients found in many personal and cleaning products) and families with healthier, chemical-free organic alternatives, I couldn’t be more impressed with this truly “green” company. To find out more about Green People’s line of organic skin care products for moms-to-be and the whole family, please visit their website at www.greenpeople.co.uk/.
Baby Hugo Naturals Vanilla & Chamomile Baby Oil
Derived from pure vegan oils, don’t let the “Baby” title dissuade you from trying this product. With natural ingredients including jojoba and borage oils (whose antioxidant properties are known to not only provide your skin with protection against harsh environmental elements, but also promotes healing, nourishing your skin tone), along with the delectable hints of sweet vanilla and calming chamomile, your skin tone will be left feeling soft and full of moisture. This cruelty-, paraben- and SLS-free oil retails for $9.99 for 4 ounces, and is available at Whole Foods Markets nationwide. For further information about Hugo Naturals line of skin care products, please visit their website at hugonaturals.com.
Jennifer Lacey is a freelance journalist/editor specializing in pregnancy and parenting. Her work has been featured in numerous national and regional publications and websites. Recently, she is proud to have debuted two blogs combining her decades-long experience and love for all things baby and children’s literature, for a new audience, and she invites you to visit A Modest Momma’s Musings for Little Readers and A Modest Momma’s Musings.
