The guide to pregnancy-safe skincare
For many women, pregnancy is the big push that make them thinking about safe skincare or clean beauty. Understand that, skin is the largest organ; everything it comes in contact with will pass through our bloodstream and down to our baby through the placenta. We want to stay far away from anything that could harm our baby. The best way to do is by switching to organic, healthier and nontoxic products.
Inna Organic Pregnancy Safe Skincare
Inna Organic is a clean skincare brand certified by COSMOS organic and Verified by EWG that you can trust. Inna Organic developed clean skincare products with the moms-to-be’s health concerns in mind. Generally speaking, during the first three months of pregnancy, moms-to-be have a higher probability of encountering unstable skin reactions due to hormonal and other physical changes to the body. With the recommendation of medical experts, Inna Organic has laid out two pregnancy skincare regimens for women at different stages of pregnancy.
The Best Pregnancy Skincare Routine 2023
FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY
Formulated with simple ingredients and natural surfactant approved by COSMOS standards, this cleansing gel is mild and gentle to wash out daily dirt, impurities and remove light makeup (but not water-proof makeup or heavy foundation).
*Note that a small amount of rosemary essential oil is including, people with G6PD deficiency should use with caution.
With organic hydrosols and betaine (water-balancing factor extracted from beetroots), this toner acts as a conduit for nutrients to better penetrate and be absorbed by the skin. Hydrosols are a byproduct from the extraction of essential oils, containing mineral and tiny amount of essential oils.
This facial mask is potent botanical extracts from sea grapes, sea chamomile and snow mushroom, providing lasting moisturization and soothing skin irritations that might happen at any stage of your pregnancy.
Free of parabens, silicone, mineral oils, synthetic fragrance, and essential oils, this body lotion is a safe moisturizer for the whole family. With its hydrating and clean properties, it can absolutely be applied on faces for basic moisturization.
The Best Pregnancy Skincare Routine
AFTER THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY
After the unstable first 3 months of pregnancy, most moms-to-bes and their babies have started to develop a better stability, making it a better stage to include additional ingredients in the skincare routine.
SKINCARE ROUTINE AFTER THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY
1. Cleanser: Skin Purifying Cleansing Gel
2. Toner: Frankincense Boosting Revitalizing Toner
3. Moisturizer: Frankincense Revitalizing Face Lotion
This face lotion is perfect for both sensitive skin and pregnant women. If your skin is prone to be dry and flaky, or you plan to make a trip to drier climates, we would recommend mixing it with Frankincense Revitalizing Face Oil or using Frankincense Revitalizing Face and Eye Cream for better moisturization.
4. Mask: Choose your mask based on your skin concerns.
Made for women with dry or mature skin, for age-defying. Popular for its pleasant, woody aroma.
Inna Organic’s bestseller. This mask deeply nourishes your skin with intensive hydration factors.
Gentle exfoliate, smooth texture and brighten the skin tone. Get your beautiful glow every day, even during pregnancy.
Perfect for oil control, it targets acne and blemishes, balances your skin for a refreshing and clean look.
Stabilize skin condition and calm irritations to regain your perfect condition. It is also recommended for after-sun repair.
5. Boby Care
Pregnant women often suffer from leg edema. This body lotion can be used as massage lotion to relieve the discomforts and swelling on the calves.
6. Sun Protection
Sun protection helps protect your skin from all types of skin cancer, premature aging, wrinkles, dark spots, and burns. How can you shop with confidence when it comes to sunscreen? Can you protect yourself and your baby at the same time?
There are two ingredients that the FDA has established as generally safe for use by all people: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They’re natural minerals that physically block the sun’s harmful rays from getting to your skin. Mineral sunscreens are the best for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with sensitive skin.
How to check if your skincare products are safe?
A very credible resource for learning more about skincare and personal product ingredient safety is the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Because personal care products aren’t heavily regulated, the EWG developed a database of over 87,000 personal care products, delivering a safety rating for each. The safety rating is generated by referencing each product’s ingredients with over 60 toxicity and regulatory databases.
You can reference the EWG’s Skin Deep® database online or get the app (available for iPhone or Android). In the app, you can quickly scan a product’s bar code to get its safety rating.