CosBeauty Magazine #84

feature
regnant?
Dos &
don’ts for
facial
rejuvenation
The safety of what you’re putting into your body – in the form
of food, drinks and supplements – comes under strong scrutiny
during child-bearing and breast feeding. And, according to
skincare experts and dermatologists, the same should be said for those
ingredients that you’re using on your skin in the form of skincare,
sunscreens and cosmetic injectables.
It is always best to speak to your doctor about treating skin
conditions when pregnant, as you need to be careful which products
you use. For example, topical creams like retinol (Vitamin A) and
medications like isotretinoin are usually effective treatments for acne,
yet are definitely not safe to use while pregnant.
The concern in using cosmetic injectables and some cosmeceuticals
during pregnancy is that potent active ingredients may diffuse into the
blood stream and disrupt hormone levels or affect foetal development.