Did you know that some
things we put on our skin will get absorbed into our blood stream? If you are pregnant or breast feeding you may
want to think twice before applying nail polish, using that hair removal cream or
even dying your hair. It is also a good
idea to check your regular everyday skincare and cosmetic product ingredients to
ensure they contain no nasty ingredients that could potentially be harmful to your
growing or breast fed baby. In this blog pot we will list some ingredients to steer clear from that can be found in beauty products. We will also share some products we have found that are free from all the above nasty ingredients and safe to use by pregnant and breast feeding women.
Ingredients to Avoid
Retinoids
Mainly
found in prescription acne and anti-aging medications but sometimes can be found in anti aging
creams. Could also be listed as Differin (adapelene), Retin-A, Renova
(tretinoin), Retinoic acid, Retinol, Retinyl linoleate, Retinyl palmitate, Tazorac
or avage (Tazarotene). Best to avoid
while pregnant or breast feeding.
Phthalates
Also listed as
BzBP, DBP, DEP, DMP, or diethyl, dibutyl, or benzylbutyl phthalate which can be found in nail
polish and perfume.
Could be found in nail polish and these are considered a toxic combo that should be avoided especially if you are pregnant.
Ammonia
Found in hair dye products.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
Found in some self tanning or spray products.
Thioglycolic acid
Which can be present in hair removal products.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
Found in some self tanning or spray products.
Thioglycolic acid
Which can be present in hair removal products.
Botulinim toxin
Found in botox injections.
Safe Products
Skincare
Dr Roebuck's skincare products are a complete skincare range that really work. Minimum ingredients that give maximum results. Created by a doctor, specifically formulated plus safe for pregnant and breast feeding women to use.Sunscreen
Wotnot and Little Innoscents Sunscreen can be used by pregnant and breast feeding women and also on babies from 6 months old.
Paw Paw Balm
Little innocents paw paw balm is great for any kind of cut or rash and also makes a great lip balm. Safe for pregnant, breast feeding women and also great for baby’s bum as a nappy rash cream or barrier layer.
Hand Wash
Eco store hand wash is an eco friendly anti bacterial hand wash that is safe to use for pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
Stretch Mark Lotion
GAIA Pure Pregnancy Belly Butter cream has been tried and tested by many pregnant women and they all raved that they did not get any stretch marks! Gaia Belly Butter will leave your ‘baby bump’ soft and supple. It can also be used on breasts too.
Conclusion
In this post we have outlined a few products such as nail polish, tanning lotions and hair dye that may contain some of the nasty ingredients we talked about. We recommend to always check the ingredients label of the products you use if you are pregnant or breast feeding just to make sure there are no nasties in there that could be potentially harmful for your baby.
Comments
We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you know of any other potentially harmful ingredients that probably shouldn’t be used by pregnant women or breastfeeding women we would love to hear from you.
In this post we have outlined a few products such as nail polish, tanning lotions and hair dye that may contain some of the nasty ingredients we talked about. We recommend to always check the ingredients label of the products you use if you are pregnant or breast feeding just to make sure there are no nasties in there that could be potentially harmful for your baby.
Comments
We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you know of any other potentially harmful ingredients that probably shouldn’t be used by pregnant women or breastfeeding women we would love to hear from you.
Next Blog Post - November 2016
Spring is in the air! In our next blog post we will outline how to spruce up, clean up and get your house in order this spring (or any other time of year).
Resources
http://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031.bc
http://cosmeticscop.com/2016/08/22/pregnancy-skincare-which-products-are-safe/
http://cosmeticscop.com/2016/08/22/pregnancy-skincare-which-products-are-safe/
