With the beauty industry evolving fast, we may get lost in all the beauty aisles packed with various products. Some trending ingredients may be hard to pronounce, some may even be difficult to use, and some should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding ladies at all. We have decided to find the best ingredients for radiant and healthy-looking skin that are easy to use without having to worry for the baby.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C has plenty of anti-ageing benefits such as reducing the appearance of wrinkles, increasing collagen and elastin synthesis in the skin, evening out the skin tone, reducing blemishes, and giving your skin a smooth texture. Vitamin C is loaded with antioxidants that will immediately help you get that glow.
- If you wish to level up your beauty routine, try face serum, sheet mask, toner, or cleanser enriched with the goodness of vitamin C from the series Vit C Plus by Missha cosmetics.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 also called the “beauty vitamin”. Out of all the benefits of niacinamide we need to highlight that it helps shrink enlarged pores, fades hyperpigmentation, evens out skin tone, fights fine lines and wrinkles, regulates sebum production, and boosts collagen production.
- Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, skin hyperpigmentation may occur on the face. Niacinamide serums are a great way to reduce the dark spots. Just use 3 to 4 drops of La-Roche-Posay Niacinamide serum during your nighttime beauty routine, gently massage the serum into your skin, and finish by hydrating your skin with moisturiser that locks in all the niacinamide benefits. We also recommend using sunscreen the following morning.
Hyaluronic Acid
Add some special glow to the skin with a beauty ingredient naturally found in the human body. Hyaluronic acid plumps the skin, fills fine lines and wrinkles, and improves the skin texture.
- Most of the all in one tinted moisturisers include hyaluronic acid, these multi-purpose creams unify your skin tone, cover imperfections, and protect your skin from harmful sun rays that cause premature skin ageing. What is the difference between BB and CC cream? BB creams are usually more hydrating and are a great option for dry skin types. CC creams are lighter in coverage and are more suited for oily skin.
Ceramides
Another beauty ingredient you can safely include in your daily skincare routine. Similar to HA, ceramides are also naturally produced by the body, but their production also depletes with time. Ceramides are fat-like molecules that protect the skin barrier from damage and loss of moisture, restore skin texture, and prevent skin ageing.
- Ceramides can be combined with other beauty ingredients and you can easily find them in the form of ceramide face serums, day or night creams, and lotions such as CeraVe Moisturisers products for the face and body.
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is often used as a natural alternative to retinol which should always be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This powerful antioxidant made of corylifolia plant helps reduce wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots, it also fights acne and has a soothing effect on the skin.
- Beauty brand The Doctor offers a wide range of skincare products that combine the benefits of bakuchiol and ceramides for intense hydration and nourishment.
If you are unsure what skincare ingredients you can add to your beauty regime, we recommend consulting your dermatologist, who can help you find the best choices for your skin during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
