| If you are pregnant, or are thinking of getting | | | | simply disappears after the first trimester or |
| pregnant, your skin may fall into one of the 3 | | | | after giving birth. |
| categories when it comes to acne: | | | | You should always seek a dermatologist's consult |
| 1. Stays the same with no ill effects | | | | before purchasing any over the counter |
| 2. Your acne may actually clear up | | | | pregnancy acne treatment. Always be careful |
| 3. Your skin will break out even more | | | | about using any creams, ointments, natural |
| Now, please realize that due to elevated hormone | | | | remedies as these items may contain chemicals |
| levels in your body, any of the above may be | | | | that can affect you. |
| prevalent. As a matter of fact, they are quite | | | | OK, now that you have acne, here are some |
| common. These increased levels of hormones can | | | | common sense things you can do to help minimize |
| over stimulate the oil glands to produce more and | | | | any flareups: |
| hence "more acne." | | | | 1. Exercise daily-typically 15-45 Min's of light |
| While pregnancy acne is more likely to appear in | | | | aerobics |
| the first trimester, because of the fluctuating | | | | 2. Eat plenty of vegetables |
| hormone levels, you may experience these | | | | 3. Eat plenty of fruits |
| breakouts at any time. | | | | 4. And of course, hydrate your body. Drink 8 |
| Mind you, all women are different and while you | | | | glasses of H2O per day |
| may experience major breakouts, your friend | | | | Your best cleansing routine for your skin, while |
| who is also pregnant, may have the best, glowing | | | | you are pregnant, really boils down to a couple of |
| skin going. A fear some women have is that if | | | | basic things. Use fragrance free and oil free soaps |
| they have pregnancy acne, then their unborn child | | | | and cleaners. Always rinse your skin with |
| will develop the same symptoms in later life. | | | | lukewarm water and pat dry, and then apply a |
| There is no medical bias for this thought and is | | | | moisturizer that is oil free. |
| largely unfounded. | | | | Finally, just like your mom told you, don't scrub |
| While the market is full of acne treatments, the | | | | your skin when washing as this can cause your |
| question arises; can I prevent this during my | | | | skin to produce more oil. Don't touch your face as |
| pregnancy? In most instances, there is no way to | | | | this spreads any bacteria and use cotton balls to |
| prevent it and in most cases, the developing acne | | | | apply makeup as they can be disposed of. |