| Having a baby can be a wonderful and rewarding | | | | wash it off before heading to bed. Be sure to |
| milestone in your life. However, some of the | | | | check all products you are using on your skin to |
| hormonal changes taking place in your body during | | | | make sure that they are non-comedogenic. |
| pregnancy can have an adverse affect on your | | | | Acne treatment during pregnancy is a bit different |
| skin. People who are not normally prone to acne | | | | than when not pregnant. During pregnancy, you |
| can experience acne breakouts while pregnant. | | | | can not be exposed to/take many different |
| The changing hormones in your system can be | | | | types of medication. Many of the normal |
| the cause of acne breakouts. Higher levels of | | | | medications that a dermatologist would prescribe |
| certain hormones can cause an increase in oil | | | | cannot be used. You however are not just stuck |
| production. This increased oil (or sebum), can be a | | | | with living through the symptoms. You do have |
| breeding ground for acne problems. Acne can | | | | options. There are some topical prescription |
| cause damage and scars to your skin so it should | | | | medications that are safe for pregnant women to |
| be treated. Acne blemishes can also be very | | | | use. These topical treatments are typically |
| damaging to your self esteem at a time when | | | | composed of benzoyl peroxide plus an antibiotic. |
| emotions are running high. Do keep in mind that | | | | You should contact your doctor or a |
| acne is treatable. There is no reason that you | | | | dermatologist before starting any acne treatment |
| can't have glowing, acne free skin during this | | | | during pregnancy. There are many acne |
| special time of your life. | | | | treatments that contain benzoyl |
| There are some basic steps that you can take | | | | peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide has been labeled as |
| that may help to prevent or reduce acne | | | | safe for pregnant women. If you are purchasing |
| symptoms during pregnancy. You should make | | | | an over the counter medication be sure to read |
| sure that you are using an oil free moisturizer for | | | | the label carefully. There are many over the |
| your skin. Wash your face twice a day with a | | | | counter acne products that contain salicylic acid |
| mild soap. Keeping your face clean is an | | | | instead of benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid should |
| important first step in helping with your acne. If | | | | not be used while you are pregnant. |
| you wear makeup, you should also be sure to | | | | |