When pregnant, it does not mean not to be beautiful. But, looking for safe cosmetic products for pregnant women is not an easy matter. Well, pregnant women can listen to the following reviews regarding the content of cosmetic products that need to be avoided during pregnancy.
The skin can absorb about 60% of the applied cosmetics, so it is important to recognize the ingredients in the product. Even products labeled "natural" or "organic" may contain ingredients that are harmful to the fetus.
Identifying Materials to Avoid
If previously Bumil always ignored the information on the contents of cosmetic products, from now on make it a habit to read it! List of product content is usually sorted from the most numerous or most active, to the smallest amount. One of the most frequent product ingredients found in cosmetics is parabens. The content which is commonly used as a cosmetic preservative is suspected to have a relationship with the developmental, reproductive, nervous, and immune disorders of infants. Therefore, to be safer, Bumil is recommended to choose cosmetic products that are paraben-free. In addition to parabens, the following are some of the cosmetic products that pregnant women need to avoid, based on the types of products commonly used:Foundation
Beware of foundation (foundation) which contains paraben preservatives, retinol and fragrances. All three ingredients are at risk of affecting the condition of the baby in the womb. Instead, use a color moisturizer (tinted moisturizer) to disguise pigmentation or spots on the face, such as BB or CC cream.
Lipstick
Preservatives of phenoxyethanol and benzyl benzoate in lipstick can cause irritation to pregnant women who have sensitive skin. In addition, some lipsticks contain artificial coloring that contains lead. Although the lead content in cosmetics is generally very small, lead exposure is known to cause interference with hormones and nerves.
Therefore, to use lipstick whose coloring is made from fruit pigments. To make lips look fresh, pregnant women can also use lip balm. Choose lip balms made from natural ingredients, such as mint to help reduce nausea during pregnancy, or sunflower oil to prevent chapped lips.
Mascara
Ingredient to look out for in mascara is diazolidinyl urea. Antimicrobial preservatives in this mascara can release formaldehyde compounds that are harmful to pregnant women. To be more safe, pregnant women who often experience itching and eye irritation when wearing mascara, it is recommended to use products labeled hypoallergenic.
Nail polish
Pregnant women, always remember yes, to paint nails only in open spaces, so that the vapors of chemicals in nail polish are not inhaled much. In addition, avoid using nail polish that contains phthalate and formaldehyde as a preservative, because it can cause cancer. Phthalates are also likely to cause disability in the male reproductive system.
Sunblock
Avoid using sunscreen products that contain oxybenzone, because this material is more easily absorbed by the skin, so there is a possibility to enter into breast milk. Pregnant women are also advised to avoid sunscreen products that contain avobenzone, because it can interfere with the function of the hormone progesterone. Pregnant women can choose sunscreen that contains zinc oxide (zinc oxide) and titanium dioxide, which is still considered safe for pregnant women.
Acne medication
Be careful using acne medication when pregnant. Drugs containing tetracycline antibiotics or vitamin A derivatives, such as isotretinoin and tretinoin, are feared to be harmful to the fetus. Before using acne medicine, pregnant women are recommended to consult a dermatologist or obstetrician first. Acne medications that doctors may recommend to pregnant women are drugs that contain azelaic acid, erythromycin or clindamycin.
Antiaging product
If pregnant women want to use anti-wrinkle cream, it is better to consult a doctor first. Many anti-aging creams contain retinol. If excessive, retinol can result in miscarriage and birth defects. This material can be found in lipsticks and foundation, especially those labeled as anti-aging.
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