Taking Care of Your Skin During Pregnancy
in Avon, Connecticut
Skin Issues During Pregnancy
Women often have a “healthy glow” during pregnancy, but there are many skin issues that may go along with Motherhood due to changing hormones.
- Redness, flushing of the face and neck – (Blood volume doubles during pregnancy, resolving after birth when blood volume returns to normal.)
- Acne/Blemishes – (Changing hormones may cause or sometimes help.)
- Melasma (pregnancy mask) – (A darkening of the skin on the face and neck, also aggravated by sun exposure.)
Skincare Tips During Pregnancy
Some helpful tips when caring for your skin while pregnant would be to:
- Wash face 2 times daily (AM/PM) with a gentle wash.
- Tone with a hydrating/gentle toner to balance the PH of the skin.
- Use of a gentle exfoliant 1-2 times weekly.
- Moisturize as needed.
- A good quality SPF daily in the AM after moisturizer.
Avoid These Ingredients
Many ask what products are NOT good during pregnancy. Some of the products listed below are not suggested by Doctors to name a few. As always it is best to check with your OB/GYN with any ingredients or products in question.
- Retinoids
- Tetracycline
- Hydroquinone
- Benzoyl Peroxide
Contact Us
We here at Stanislaw Facial Plastic Surgery Center would be happy to help you find the correct products to keep your skin healthy during your pregnancy.
Dr. Paul Stanislaw, Jr.
Dr. Paul Stanislaw Jr. graduated from Albany Medical College in 1994 and completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in 1999. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Albany Medical Center in 2000, and opened Stanislaw Facial Plastic Surgery Center in 2001. Dr. Stanislaw is Double Board Certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He also serves on several committees within the Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Stanislaw is passionate about using his talent to help people.