Ingredients In Makeup Products To Avoid During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a truly beautiful time

Pregnancy is a truly beautiful time. One during which you find yourself doing everything you can to protect and nurture the growing life inside of you.

However, most women still have the desire to look good throughout their journey into motherhood. There are a number of makeup product additives moms-to-be should avoid during pregnancy for the health of their growing babies.

While science hasn't completely proven that some of these items cause long-term harm, it's best to play it safe during this time. Here are a few makeup product ingredients you should avoid.

Makeup products and facial cleansers containing retinol should always be avoided. This ingredient is known for its "acne-fighting" abilities and is meant for use on blemish-prone skin. It speeds up the body's cell division and helps keep collagen from breaking down.

On the label, these products may be listed as Differin (adapelene), Retin-A, Renova (tretinoin), Retinoic acid, Retinyl linoleate, Retinyl palmitate, Tazorac and avage (Tazarotene) or Tretinoin. Rentinol has been linked to causing birth defects and it's best to avoid it at all costs.

Salicylic acid or BHA is another makeup product ingredient where care should be taken when it comes to pregnancy. This is another acne fighter found in many complexion-improving foundations and popular face washes.

Pregnant women are told avoid this ingredient because, when taken orally, it can also cause birth defects. We know you won't be swallowing your facial cleanser, but it hasn't been proven if these ingredients are safe when used on the skin.

Look for the words salicylic acid, Beta Hydroxy acid or BHA on labels.

If you truly want to play it safe with your cosmetics, look for mineral makeup, which sits on top of pores instead of sinking in. Also, makeup products marked "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" (big words that mean "doesn't clog pores") are perfectly safe.

Most sunscreens, hair removal products, and hair care items like shampoo and conditioner are also very safe to continue using throughout pregnancy.

Finally, if you discover you've been using a product that you should be avoiding, don't beat yourself up. Just stop using the product and try a natural or organic alternative instead.

Most over-the-counter products are safe and experts say the risks for any product are very low. If you still find yourself concerned over a certain product, don't be afraid to ask your doctor about it. He or she may suggest an alternative.

Copyright (c) 2010 John Howell

by: John Howell

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