A Dermal Therapist’s Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care Routine

With so many rapid changes to your body, navigating your way around a new pregnancy safe skin care routine can unfortunately be an added stress you just don’t have time for. 

To make things simple, Dermal therapist, Journalist and Mum, Yadira Cauchi talks us through her pregnancy safe skin care routine, offering her best advice and tips. 

This pregnancy safe skin care routine is all about hydrating and nourishing the skin, and provides some clear guidance as to what products and ingredients you should minimise in your safe skin care routine for pregnancy, and which ones you should completely avoid. 

She'll also point you to the best face moisturiser to use when pregnant, and answer 'is hyaluronic acid safe to use during pregnancy?'

Yads’ safe skin care routine for pregnancy is based on personal experience, as well as trial and error, so make sure you consult a Doctor or Dermatologist before making any changes to your own skincare regimen during pregnancy. 

What Skincare Products are Safe During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a great time to simplify your skincare routine, stick to minimal formulas and try more natural products. 

However, pregnancy is also a time where a few skin treatments become an absolute no-no. These treatments include, but are not limited to, Retinol (or vitamin A), advanced skin treatments (such as laser), Hydroquinone and injectables. 

Some of these treatments can be absorbed through the skin and can interfere with foetal development. So all in all, it’s best to avoid the risk and give them a skip for the time being. 

Are Active Serums Pregnancy Safe?

Using active serums while pregnant, such as exfoliants, is something that is heavily debated. While Retinol and high concentrations of Salicylic acid should be avoided, some people can tolerate the use of some AHA’s, and consider them important pregnancy skin care for a glowing complexion.

If you feel like skipping the acids, that’s totally fine! We recommend using a gentle (pregnancy safe) physical exfoliant or a muslin cloth. Otherwise, there are some gentle chemical exfoliants you can use, just make sure you check in with your doctor before making any changes to your skin care routine or diet. They'll point you to the best skin care for pregnancy Australia wide.

A Nourishing Pregnancy-Safe Routine:

We always recommend that you consult with your doctor or healthcare professional if you are unsure about any products or ingredients


Yadira’s Pregnancy-Safe Skin Tips:

• Always use a face mist before applying your serums, to help them sink in.

• Use a Vitamin C in the morning to brighten your skin.

• Pair your Niacinamide with a Hyaluronic acid if you are suffering from dryness or dehydration.

This routine was transcribed by India Williams