Pregnancy Acne

[arasees]

Gross, I have really bad pregnancy acne all of a sudden. Is there anything I can do?

[KeelyKay]

When I started nursing G my skin got extremely dry. It was chapped and hurt, but if I used a moisturizer with an oil base I broke out (talk about psycho skin). My friend sells BeautiControl products, and she gave me a few samples to try (to see what worked before I bought anything).

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[HeavenLeigh]

I had to stop wearing makeup while preg. It broke me out 5 minutes after I put it on. EVERYTHING broke me out. I had to try different face cleansers until I found one that didn't break me out. It was not only gross looking but it itched like mad. I can't remember what I ended up using but I believe it was Neutragena acne wash in liquid.

[B'sgirl]

My SIL started doing weekly massages with a friend and massage behind the ears and around the chin/neck area to get all the oils out through the lymph nodes. She hasn't had any acne in that area since then. It might help on the face too. If you massage from the middle and out toward your temples from your forehead out, and from your nose and cheeks out. It feels good too if you can get your SO to do it.

[Csara]

A good site to check on what is/isn't safe while pregnant is: Drugs in Pregnancy : SafeFetus.com

It says that Benzoyl Peroxide may not be safe.....although I think I did use it for spot treatment like you, Megan, when I was pregnant with Jax. I wonder if tea tree oil is safe. Does anyone know?? (it was not on that website)

[jana]

Originally Posted by Csara

I wonder if tea tree oil is safe. Does anyone know?? (it was not on that website)

I have read mixed things about its safety during pregnancy, but I can't find many details on it. Kellymom says it's safe while nursing, but mentions nothing about pregnancy, and her 2 links don't work.

A completely safe option is honey (It has antibacterial properties, too). Wash your face with it in the shower, or put it on for a few minutes like a (sticky) mask and then rinse it off.

[HeavenLeigh]

I would say it's probably safe since it's all natural, antibacterial/antimicrobial/etc... but the rule of thumb I always use for myself "If there are any doubts don't use/do it"

[HeavenLeigh]

Originally Posted by jana

IA completely safe option is honey (It has antibacterial properties, too). Wash your face with it in the shower, or put it on for a few minutes like a (sticky) mask and then rinse it off.

I have tried this and it completely clogged my pores up and broke my face out worse. Of course my skin tone is oily and I have pores the size of Texas. It is great to rinse your hair in, makes it shiney

[HeavenLeigh]

I remember what I done now....I mixed sea salt with my face soap every couple days. It did help.

[Caolen]

i couldnt wear makeup at all when i was pregnant it either brought me out in a rash or made my skin very oily. I tended to take around wipes with me even before she was born as i found if i wiped my face a couple of times if i was out of washed it if i was at home i managed to calm it down slightly. hope this helps.