Pregnancy Breakouts

If you're having a baby, you expect to be glowing. But don't be disappointed since during pregnancy hormones are rampant and can cause pregnancy breakouts. There are a quite a lot of prescription and acne treatments that a pregnant woman should avoid like chemical peels, Retin A and definitely Accutane. If the acne is serious, a consultation with a doctor is paramount before taking any over the counter medicine.

A good skin care regime using gentle cleanser, a good oil free moisturizer and a sun screen should keep pregnancy breakouts to a minimum. A quick search on the web should be able pinpoint which tonics are recommended for pregnant women (particularly the ones designed for babies will be ultra gentle).

Natural treatments like green tea and grapeseed extract decrease destruction of collagen and keeps the skin supple. Additionally, drinking lots of water will keep your body and skin hydrated and moisturized.

Visit the Acne Treatment Results page to review any feedback left by others experiencing pregnancy breakouts.