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Guide to Korean Skincare During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings with it many changes to your life and lifestyle. Not only do you have to worry about the food and drink you consume, many people also worry about what skincare products they can use as well.
If you're a mum-to-be who loves K-Beauty, then read on for our guide to Korean skincare during pregnancy.
When it comes to skincare, as a general rule of thumb though, if it doesn’t require a medical prescription, it will be fine to use in pregnancy.
Prescriptions are usually required for high-strength Retinoids (eg. Retin-A, Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate), Benzoyl Peroxide and Hydroquinone. These ingredients can affect the development of an unborn foetus, so it’s best to approach them carefully. The safest bet is to ask your doctor if a particular product is right for you.
Then, there is another category of ingredients that many people recommend avoiding that aren’t prescription medications.
These include things like AHA and BHAs (salicylic acid, glycolic acid and the like). While some people choose to avoid all acids, this is a personal call to be made between you and your doctor.
As a general rule, pregnancy is also a good time to avoid at-home skincare devices like microcurrent technology.
One of the things we love most about Korean beauty is that the philosophy is to nourish your skin with minimal irritation. With that in mind, let’s have a look at a few K-Beauty items to help your skin through some common pregnancy skincare concerns.
At-home skincare devices like the Medicube AGE-R Booster Pro are not recommended during pregnancy.
If your skin’s looking a bit spottier during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Pimples are a common side effect of pregnancy, especially if you’re coming off long-term birth control. As you’re adjusting to new hormonal levels, your skin can often go a bit haywire.
Keep your oil and moisture levels balanced with a pore-refining sugar scrub. These can help to gently removes excess sebum and dead skin cells that contribute to blocked skin.
For a 100% drug free spot solution, hydrocolloid pimple patches are a great treatment to have on hand. They offer a safe, simple and easy way to both conceal pimples and speed up the healing process.
SUBI Perfect Pimple Patch is the best in class amongst hydrocolloid pimple patches. Ideal for daytime use and thin enough to be worn 24/7, they blend seamlessly into the skin with or without makeup. As they are 100% drug free, you don’t have to worry about harsh ingredients or chemicals drying out the skin.
Used to using the big guns of skincare to brighten your skin, like hydroquinone or Arbutin? Pregnancy is a great time to look towards effective yet gentler alternatives.
Vitamin C, Niacinamide, propolis and licorice are hero ingredients that can soothe, hydrate and brighten dull skin. They also help restore it to optimal appearance and health. You'll find many gentle brightening ingredients in this Korean serum.
"With that in mind, let’s have a look at a few K-Beauty items to help your skin through some common pregnancy skincare concerns."
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