Most pregnant women know that what they put (or don't put) in their
bodies is important to the well-being of their growing baby, whether
it's the right kind of protein, too much caffeine, or certain types of
fish. But many pregnant women might not know that what they put on their bodies is just as important.
Most of us slather on oceans of lotions every day, but we don't think about what might be passing the skin barrier and being absorbed into our bodies. With a developing baby in your belly, this is a vital concern.
"Everything you eat, apply, or come into contact with may affect not only you but also your baby," says Sandra Marchese Johnson, a dermatologist with Johnson Dermatology in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Most of us slather on oceans of lotions every day, but we don't think about what might be passing the skin barrier and being absorbed into our bodies. With a developing baby in your belly, this is a vital concern.
"Everything you eat, apply, or come into contact with may affect not only you but also your baby," says Sandra Marchese Johnson, a dermatologist with Johnson Dermatology in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Is It Safe During Pregnancy?
Our experts answer your most pressing questions about what is and isn't safe during pregnancy.
"Because
some topical ingredients get absorbed into the bloodstream, there are
some you want to avoid," adds Leslie Baumann, a professor of dermatology
at the University of Miami and author of The Skin Type Solution (Bantam, 2006).The more powerful and targeted products get, the more we need to be careful about what we have in our skin-care regimens during pregnancy. While most commonly used products are completely safe, there's a handful of ingredients considered potentially harmful to a growing baby. Below, see our guide to what to look for when shopping the beauty aisle.
If you plan to breastfeed, adds Johnson, continue following the guidelines noted below until you stop nursing.
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