The Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare Routine for Hydrated Skin
Your entire world shifts the second you find out you’re pregnant. And that includes your daily skincare routine.
Unfortunately, there’s a lot of uncertainty around skincare routines for pregnant and breastfeeding women as most ingredients have not been tested on women who are lactating or expecting. This lack of safety data can make creating a pregnancy-safe skincare routine a difficult task.
We’re here to support you during this amazing and transformative time with this in-depth guide to pregnancy-safe skincare.
Pregnancy-Related Skin Concerns
Pregnant women are often described as “glowing” but everyone’s skin reacts differently to pregnancy. While some women do indeed get that pregnancy glow, many others also experience:
- Eczema and sensitivity
- Redness and flushing
- Pregnancy-related acne
- Dry skin/stretch marks
- Dark spots
Skincare Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
Talk to your doctor before adding any new products to your shopping cart. Your doctor is the best source for understanding which skincare ingredients are safe and which to avoid during pregnancy. Most MD’s agree that retinoids should be avoided during pregnancy, and many also recommend against hydroquinone. Beyond that, advice varies widely. If you’re unsure whether a certain product is safe, take a photo of the ingredients and show it to your doctor at your next visit.
Awarded Best Pregnancy Safe Skincare Brand
The Bump named Biossance the best pregnancy-safe skincare brand in 2024! We were recognized for:
- Efficacy
- High quality ingredients
- Pregnancy-safe
“Biossance products all share the same proprietary ingredient: squalane oil, a fermented sugar cane derivative that the brand describes as a “molecular match for the moisture found in human skin.” Among their most popular products is a pump bottle of 100 percent squalane oil, which I’ve used throughout my pregnancy to seal in moisturizer and keep my skin hydrated from head to toe—I even use the residue on my palms to tame my frizz-prone hair. And once I fell for the multipurpose oil, I had to see what feats it could accomplish when combined with other active ingredients. Biossance’s squalane-based skin care line includes exfoliants, cleansers, serums, eye treatments, heavy-duty night creams, mineral sunscreen and more. “ - Niki Achitoff-Gray, The Bump
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Your Pregnancy-Safe Skincare Routine
Step 1: Cleanse with Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Our amino acid complex breaks down and dissolves makeup without irritating sensitive skin while aloe calms and hydrates.
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Step 2: Tone with Hyaluronic Facial Mist
Growing a baby is hard work! It’s no wonder many pregnant women report feeling hot and fatigued due to increased blood flow and hormonal changes. Balance your skin with a refreshing spritz of our hydrating facial mist to plump and prep skin for the rest of your routine.
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Step 3 (AM Only): Visibly Improve Uneven Pigmentation with Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
With hydroquinone off the table during pregnancy, it can hard to address dark spots. Visibly brighten and fade dark spots with our 10% vitamin C serum. Our non-irritating vitamin C boosts collagen production for increased elasticity while white shitake mushroom visibly improves uneven skin tone.
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Step 3 (PM Only): Visibly Improve Uneven Texture with 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum
Are fluctuating pregnancy hormones making your skin go haywire? Target enlarged pores, bumpy skin, and breakouts using gentle lactic acid. Dramatically improve the look of enlarged pores with this powerful exfoliating night serum. Our powerful exfoliating night serum uses 10% vegan lactic acid to reveal smoother, more even-textured, hydrated skin while clover boosts lactic acid’s exfoliating benefits by revving up cell turnover.
Be sure to follow with sunscreen during your AM routine.
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Step 4: Moisturize with Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
Hydration is the key to healthy skin regardless of your skincare concerns. (Yes, oily skin needs moisturizer too!) Our proprietary probiotic helps balance the skin’s complexion and improve clarity while minimizing the look of redness and irritation. Meanwhile our superhero squalane mimics the body’s natural moisture, delivering actives deep into the skin alongside weightless hydration.
If eczema is among your concerns, our Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer has also received the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™, which recognizes product innovations that provide benefits, and improve the quality of life for people with eczema and sensitive skin.
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Step 5: Instantly Brighten with Vitamin C Rose Oil
Instantly brighten and lock in moisture with our bestselling facial oil. Our science-backed formula features an innovative form of oil-soluble Vitamin C that’s uniquely stable and incredibly gentle. Use it as the final step in your skincare to brighten and moisturize while sealing in active ingredients, or add a few drops to makeup for a fresh, dewy look.
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Step 6 (AM Only): Protect with Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen
our skin is even more sensitive to the sun while you’re pregnant, making daily SPF even more crucial. Protect your skin with our broad-spectrum SPF 30 mineral sunscreen. Natural, non-nano zinc oxide melts into every skin tone while providing broad spectrum protection against UV rays while sugarcane-derived squalane weightlessly hydrates and butterfly ginger extract adds an extra layer of protection.
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Extra Tip: Lock in Moisture with Multi-purpose 100% Squalane Oil
Our 100% Squalane Oil is bioidentical to your body's natural moisturizer, making it a powerfully effective pregnancy-safe moisturizer for your growing belly. Apply daily to face, belly, body, and hair as needed.
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