You might be a person not easily separated from your cosmetics or make-up routine. But if you are pregnant, you need to avoid cosmetics with certain chemicals to keep your baby safe. Find out the common skin problems you may face during pregnancy and what should you do to get rid of it.
Cosmetics and make up completes a
woman and you may find it difficult to do away with a single make up all
through your pregnancy. Not all cosmetics are bad and when you are aware of the
ingredients that can harm you; you can read the label and leave those in
particular. Avoiding cosmetics completely during pregnancy is all that you can
do in the best interest of yours and your baby’s
health.
Chemicals Harmful During
Pregnancy
Here is offered a list of
ingredients used in cosmetics that you must avoid in pregnancy.
Take a look:
AluminiumChloride
Hexahydrate - Antiperspirants contain this ingredient. You need to
check for aluminium chlorohydrate and aluminium chloride
hexahydrate.
Chemical
Sunscreens - Sunscreens are known to be high in oxtocrylene,
homosalate, methyl anthranilate, oxybenzone, octisalate and
oxtinoxate.
Beta Hydroxy
Acids - You should look for tropic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid,
Salicylic acid and trethocanic acid when buying any cosmetic product. These
ingredients must be avoided in pregnancy.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
- This can be found in the cans of self-tanners and can have harmful
effects when inhaled.
Diethanolamine (DEA)
- This is found in body and hair products. You must stay away from
cocamide DEA, diethanolamine, lauramide DEA and oleamide DEA.
Formaldehyde -
This is used for strengthening hair, eyelash glue and nail polishes. You need
to look for 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, hydantoin, 3-diol (bromopol),
dimethyl-dimethyl (DMDM), formaldehyde, diazolidinyl urea and
quaternium-15.
Phthalates -
This is found in cosmetic items with synthetic fragrances and nail colours. You
must particularly avoid dibutyl and diethyl.
Hydroquinone -
This is a kind of lightening agent. You must avoid idrochinone and
hydroquinone.
Thioglycolic
Acid - Chemical hair removers contain this. This is also labelled as
thiovanic acid, mercaptoacetate, acetyl mercaptan and mercaptoacetic
acid.
Toluene - This
ingredient can be found in nail polishes. You need to look for antisal 1a,
toluol and methylbenzene.
Skin
Problems during Pregnancy
Let us take
a look at some of the common skin problems during
pregnancy.
Melasma
Skin
problems are very common in pregnancy and of them melasma is the most
pesky one. This is a condition when you see appearance of dark patches on your
skin. Such conditions only increase your urge to use cosmetics and cover up those
flaws which may not be a good thing to do.
There are
pregnancy masks available to cover up those patches. However, you must consult
your doctor before using them. Those with darker skin are at greater risk of
developing such skin problems. Since there are not many therapies available as
cure, the best thing you can do is limit your exposure to the sun. Cosmetics
like hydroquinone contained in skin lightening products are said safe for
use.
A vitamin C product, azelaic too can be used to arrest
skin pigmentation. Soy based products can also be safely used in this case. But
to be on a safer side it is always good to consult a doctor
before using them.
Belly Itches
This is
another common problem in pregnancy that is caused by the hormonal surges. You
can first notice them in your belly button and they can thereafter spread over
your thighs and breasts. Even though this may sometime turn out to be
irritating, it generally disappears after delivery. For soothing effect you can
safely use the calamine lotion prescribed by your
doctor.
However, when you notice any types of skin
irritation, it is better to get in touch with your doctor. Any itchy
skin may also mean cholestasis, which is a condition related to
liver. This may increase chances of fatal disease or premature labour.
Since treating your skin problems shall be much easier
after birth of your child, it is better to let them be the way they are unless
and until you are genuinely bothered by them. Also, make sure to seek
permission of your doctor before trying anything new. Keeping in mind the
simple precautionary measures shall make things much easier for
you.
Is it safe to use cosmetics during pregnancy? What precautions should be taken while using cosmetics during pregnancy? Which cosmetics can prove harmful during pregnancy? Discuss here.
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