Pregnancy/Nursing Safe Products

[loritran]

Hi! I'm new here. I recently found out that I'm expecting and I got lost in the rabbit hole of pregnancy safe products. I noticed Sephora app/website does not have a section of curated products that filter pregnancy/nursing safe products. 
I think that would be an awesome feature to add to make it easier for mamas/mamas to be to sift out products/ingredients lists! 

what do y'all think? 

also, what are your recommendations for pregnancy safe skincare/makeup? 

thanks for making the time and space to help me out! I appreciate this beautiful community ♥️

[dastiny]

As an expecting mother looking for safe and effective skincare products, I’d highly recommend checking out DermalMD. They specialize in products that are perfect for sensitive skin, which is especially important during pregnancy when your skin can become more reactive. They carry a wide variety of products tailored to different needs, including acne treatments, even tone serums, and their stretch mark cream is good for a growing belly. The stretch mark cream is especially beneficial as it helps nourish and hydrate the skin, keeping it more elastic and reducing the chances of those unwanted marks as your body changes. DermalMD’s products are formulated with gentle, high quality ingredients, so you can feel confident using them throughout your pregnancy without worrying about harsh chemicals or irritants. Whether you're battling pregnancy acne or looking for something to keep your skin glowing and smooth, they've got what you need with safe effective option for a pregnant mother.

[Lukeharrold]

As an expectant mother myself, I can't emphasize enough the importance of using pregnancy and nursing safe products i got from --- & --- . Their resourceful information was worth it! It's reassuring to see a blog highlighting this topic and raising awareness about the potential risks associated with certain products during this crucial stage of life.

[loritran]

Thanks girl! I got some samples from Tara Harper and I'm loving it so far!

[dride25]

Some of the big ingredients you want to avoid while expecting/nursing: Retinol, salicylic and glycolic. (And no hydroquinone, but that is found less and less in products these days.) 

I assume being in the clean beauty group you are probably also avoiding a lot of the endocrine disrupting chemicals (pthalates, parabens, etc.) 

What kinds of products are you looking for specifically? I think starting with the clean beauty brands is going to always be a good starting point. From there, if you check the ingredients list and avoid the big boys I listed above that will help. If you have a specific category you're looking for (ie. foundation, moisturizer, etc.) I can add a few more specifics that I would trust if I were in your shoes. 

*not medical advice of course and if you're worried about something specific I'd definitely cross check it with your ob! 

[jordanriddle]

Hello! I am a first time expecting momma. I am looking for a safe everyday moisturizer and any serum that is safe to use. 
my skin gets super dry in the winter and just want to make sure I’m not using retinol or any of the one big ones you listed! Thanks

[SportyGirly125]

@jordanriddle @Congratulations. I would consult with your OBGYN since we are not medical professionals on here. 

[clairemdixon]

I used this website to cross check all my beauty products while I was pregnant. It’s a great resource - they basically just filter the products to flag certain ingredients that they don’t recommend during pregnancy. 

 

[concurdew]

Everyone should be told about this by the doctors who were watching the girl throughout the pregnancy. But because of the high demand for doctors, it is not possible to give them all the time they need. I recently read about nursing shortage, if you want to check this out more information. I don't know why this profession has suddenly lost its rating. It seems like they even want to raise the salary.

[SportyGirly125]

@loritran Congrats on your pregnancy.  It would be nice to have that section.  They did offer products before for expecting Mothers.  

As a Mother of 2, I would do your own research and then ask your OBGYN if it is okay to use.  Sephora or any company really does not want to be held responsible if something happens.  You can always look into baby websites like Buy Buy Baby or Destination Maternity for items other people have used.