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Having children is something that every couple looks forward to and wants. For mothers-to-be, the condition and health of the baby is an absolute must to be maintained.
Starting from food, drinks, to anything that can affect the body, the quality and composition must really be considered, so as not to have a bad impact on the fetus.
Well, because women are synonymous with cosmetics, it is possible that you women still need them occasionally to attend an event.
But if you’re pregnant, what do you think? Is it okay? Relax, in this article we will discuss various cosmetics that are safe for pregnant women.
Safe Cosmetic Ingredients For Pregnant Women
With a note, in its use it is not excessive and still pays attention to the safety of the products used. Pregnant women should avoid cosmetics that contain parabens, mercury, retinol, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.
Ingredients such as retinol, which is a vitamin A derivative, are indeed considered to interfere with fetal development and can even cause defects. Even so, research on the use of Salicylic Acid is only when taken orally.
Topical use should also be avoided because whatever is used on the body, it will also be processed by the body, right? Retinol can be found in cosmetic products that are anti-aging.
Many benefits when used by women who are not pregnant. But it will be the opposite if used by pregnant women. So, rather than being too risky, it is better to avoid it.
Benzoyl peroxide is an active ingredient that is usually used in acne treatment products, with the aim of exfoliating, so that acne can dry out and heal faster.
But there are some opinions that say, the use of benzoyl peroxide below 2% is still safe to use. However, still consult with your doctor, okay?
The following cosmetics are cosmetics that are safe for pregnant women but still want to look beautiful with makeup on their face.
List of Safe Cosmetics For Pregnant Women
The range of cosmetics from Wardah is already known to be safe for pregnant women. In addition to having obtained a distribution permit from BPOM, Wardah has also obtained a halal certificate since 1998.
Wardah dares to guarantee that the products she has do not contain harmful ingredients, and do not involve animals in the production process.
Because it is halal and safe, it is not enough to just look at the ingredients, but also the process from pre-production, production, to post-production. However, you still have to make sure that the cosmetics you choose are really comfortable and match your skin.
You can also adjust the cosmetics that you will choose with the available series from Wardah such as for oily skin, or specifically for brightening.
This local product has been quite famous since 2017. Founded in 2014, this local brand presents products with mineral ingredients and plant extracts.
The cosmetics from Mineral Botanica that are quite popular are their face mists with attractive green packaging, containing plant extracts such as aloe vera which are very useful.
The product that is not inferior is loose powder, and again with natural ingredients, namely adansonia extract with a moisturizing effect. This loose powder is suitable for pregnant women with sensitive and dry skin.