3 pregnancy-safe face oils you will love at every stage of your life
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If you follow me on Instagram, you may have come across my recent pregnancy announcement! I’m currently 18 weeks pregnant and I’m grateful that everything’s been going well so far despite feeling sleepy all the time and some discomfort here and there.
Ever since I learned about my pregnancy in March, I became more conscious of what food I’m eating and more mindful of what products I’m putting on my face and body. As some of you may know, I already tend to lean towards clean, sustainable brands but I double-check if the products are pregnancy-safe.
Because my already dry skin became super duper dry since I got pregnant, I had to start layering a face oil under (and over) a moisturizer to avoid peeling. Now, I do own quite a few facial oils but which ones should I continue using throughout my pregnancy? And which ones are actually moisturizing enough to keep my skin at bay?
Skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Well, first and foremost, consult with your doctor about what's best for you because everyone is different. There’s been a lot of debate and depending on which country you’re from, you may have been told different things.
As a general rule, based on my own research, I know pregnant women should definitely avoid products with ingredients such as retinoids (like retinols), salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide.
According to Lin Chen, Founder & CEO of wellcare brand Pink Moon, it is best to stay away from any products that are high in essential oils — more than 1%, to be exact. She also added: “Avoid chemical sunscreens — SPFs that contain oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, or octinoxate — as well as products with formulas that contain high concentrations of salicylic acid.”
Lin is also a friend and her vast knowledge of clean beauty products and decade-long experience in the sustainable beauty industry make her my go-to “skincare encyclopedia.”
My favorite pregnancy-safe face oils for everyone (whether you’re pregnant or not!)
Over the Moon Gua Sha Facial Oil by Pink Moon
I love this face oil because not only can you use it as a moisturizer on its own, but it also allows for smooth gliding when using the gua sha tool. Plus, it is designed to be multi-purpose so you can also use it as a cuticle oil and on the ends of your hair, too!
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Rejuvenating Face Serum by Malaya Organics
This face oil is made with 26 organic and wildcrafted botanicals. The formula is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids! I love how it makes my skin feel and look after application — and I’m obsessed with the soothing scent!
The founder of Malaya Organics only used her own products when she was pregnant with her first child and she’s currently almost 30 weeks pregnant with her second baby, too!
Photo: Courtesy of Malaya Organics.
A collection of serums by YINA
One of my favorite Traditional Chinese Medicine-inspired skincare brands YINA offers a collection of serums. The serums are designed to cater to different skincare needs and you can take their quiz to find out which one is best for you!
I’ve already emptied out 2 serums by YINA — Nourish and Regenerate — and I adored both. Although I do favor Nourish more because it really kept my skin hydrated.
Photo: Courtesy of YINA.
Have you tried any of these face oils before? Let me know if you have or if you haven’t, when you do, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Feel free to leave questions for me in the comments section below anytime — or DM me via Instagram! Thank you for stopping by Happily Ever Style.
xoxo,
Tricia
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