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Mom-to-be Acne Remedies

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10.19.2009

Submitted by alara on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 11:00pm.

Just for Mom

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Wanna bypass breakouts while you're pregnant? Don't yield to a spotty face (hello, hormones): Keep your complexion clear with planet-friendly acne treatments that are effective and baby-safe, so you can handle red bumps en route.

The Benefits:

Oral retinoids (like Accutane), a common acne treatment, can cause birth defects; topical retinoids may be chancy with a baby on board too. These products carry no risk of birth defects.
Honk for vegan skin care that contains ingredients like naturally antibacterial witch hazel and healing echinacea. No animal by-products or animal testing here.
Fruit acids and other naturally occurring antioxidants prevent breakouts so you'll stay on the road to clear skin.
These cosmetics contain no parabens (synthetic, hormone-disrupting preservatives), a common ingredient in conventional products. Next exit off the chem highway, just ahead.

Wanna Try:

Start slowly (once every other day) with acidic products so you don't overdry your skin, and incorporate only one product at a time. If you have a skin condition like rosacea, consult your doc first.

Sonya Dakar Açai Clarifying Wash - part of SD's acne-fighting Clear line; contains organic açai berry acid to balance oil production ($45/4 ounces).
Rare Natural Toning Cleanser - 100% vegan, double-duty cleanser and toner made with skin-clearing grapefruit, pineapple, and peppermint extracts ($24/8 ounces).
Belli Pregnancy Acne Clearing Facial Wash - cleanser with lactic acid (which occurs naturally in the body and in food) created specifically for pregnant women ($22/6.7 ounces).
Sumbody Wipe-Out Facial Pads - wipes containing witch hazel and neem oil; stash in your bag for a mid-day degriming ($15/50).
Derma E Pycnogenol Facial Toner - made with pycnogenol, a powerful plant-based antioxidant that removes impurities from the skin and tightens pores ($14/6 ounces).
For spot treatments, check out our other acne tip.

Cash Saver:

Enter code IB15TC at checkout when you buy Toning Cleanser at Rare Natural Care and get 15% off your purchase through Dec. 31.

Timeout

Chicago dermatologist Meredith Reimer (mom to Ethan, 2) recommends washes with essential plant oils to fight inflammation and bacteria.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Mama Biters opt for a 2-ounce bottle of eco acne cleanser instead of the conventional stuff, we'll keep the weight of eight road trippers in paraben-laden products off moms-to-be.

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Sadie Suede on October 19, 2009 at 09:11 PM 1

Please do your own research on ingredients on all products recommended! I know this site offers natural and "green" options but their research appears to me limited... Reference the www.CosmeticDataBase.com as some of these products have questionable ingredients such as PHENOXYETHANOL listed as linked to cancer. Be responsibly aware during such a delicate time of you and your child's life. These little ones absorb everything that touches your skin so be mindful of such ingredients. Thanx for reading...

Crystal on October 20, 2009 at 06:44 PM 2

Olivella (http://www.olivellasoap.com/) is not only amazing it is all natural, contains no animal fats or dyes and is not tested on animals. I am 5 months pregnant and have sworn by this stuff before and during my pregnancy.

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