Top 3 Pregnancy Acne Treatments
Nothing screams “expectant mom” more than that quintessential pregnancy glow, right? Well, maybe in the movies (or certain Instagram filters), but in reality, a lot of us moms-to-be have a slightly different experience with our complexions, and as the first few weeks of pregnancy tick by, we start seeing glimpses of our pimply teenage selves staring back at us in the mirror. After coming to terms with our changing hormones, we’re tasked with remembering how to best clear up said pimples and quickly realize that a lot of acne treatments aren’t safe for pregnancy.
Stop panicking! We’ve rounded up three awesome pregnancy-safe pimple treatments (salicylic acid-free) to help clear up that skin in no time. (And if you’re still waiting for that elusive pregnancy glow to kick in, give yourself a break and check out one of our favorite pregnancy-safe tinted moisturizers or highlighters for a non-toxic glowy boost!)
What criteria did we use to select our best acne products for pregnancy? Learn about our process here.
Why we love it:
Mambino Organics is a natural skincare line created by a Los Angeles-based esthetician who has worked with some well-known Hollywood faces like Katy Perry and Lisa Kudrow. Her pregnant clients inspired her to create a line of pregnancy-safe pimple treatments that are clean and toxin-free. This fast-acting overnight spot treatment uses natural herbal ingredients like chamomile, lavender, and tea tree oil* to blast away pimple-causing bacteria and clear up blemishes, whiteheads, and cystic acne – all while you sleep. We sell it in our Nurtured 9 Shop and have it featured in our massive Whole Shebang Pregnancy Bundle that’s jam packed with our favorite pregnancy-safe essentials (so you don’t have to research and test them all yourself!)
*if you’re interested, here’s further reading on tea tree oil and pregnancy
basq NYC Anti-Blemish Daily Cleanser
Why we love it:
basq NYC sells a number of pregnancy-safe acne products and boasts celeb clients like Jamie Lynn Sigler, Whitney Port, and Molly Sims. This clarifying face wash combines two natural astringents, oak root extract and tea tree oil, to gently draw out impurities. Green tea extract delivers antioxidants that nourish and tone while chamomile and cucumber soothe and refresh. Use this pregnancy-acne skincare product daily to balance and clear up your complexion!
Belli Anti-Blemish Facial Wash & Acne Control Spot Treatment
Why we love it:
Belli Beauty’s physician-founded line of skincare focuses on ingredient safety and is specifically formulated for use during pregnancy. This anti-blemish dream team features both a facial wash and acne control spot treatment that work together to clean dirt and oil from pores, fight blemishes, and get your skin back in order.
We hope you enjoyed this list of the best pregnancy acne products. Please email us at info@nurtured9.com with any pregnancy-related beauty questions or to suggest your favorite pregnancy-safe products for our Top 3 lists!
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Stop stressing! Nurtured 9 has narrowed down the most luxe, non-toxic pregnancy essentials for you. Visit our pregnancy shop to curate-your-own elevated pregnancy bundle and stock up on everything you need to feel your absolute best while expecting.
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(Remember, every pregnancy is different, and we are not medical professionals, so if you’re concerned about any product we mention, please talk to your doctor to make sure you’re 100% comfortable with what you’re using on your body. We did our best to sort out what we feel are the best pregnancy-friendly options out there by conducting extensive research, including: talking with our own doctors, scouring the internet, sifting through product reviews, and chatting with other moms-to-be. We hope our research helps you find products that make you feel great!)