Contents:
Medical Video: SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY/ PREGNANCY SAFE SKIN CARE
Pregnancy can be a pleasant time, but it is also a time when things get confusing. Many restrictions that must be obeyed by pregnant women, ranging from not smoking, drinking alcohol, or even eating sushi. Not to mention the problem regarding which beauty products may and should not be used during pregnancy.
The US Food and Drug Association (FDA) categorizes drugs and chemicals in four categories, from the safest to the most dangerous: A, B, C, D, and X. Generally, only categories A and B are considered safe used during pregnancy, but knowing which ingredients are also found in beauty products can be a challenge in itself. For this reason, we have summarized a number of cosmetic ingredients that should be avoided by pregnant women.
Retinoids (Retin-A, Renova, Retinol, and retinyl palmitate): Found in prescription acne medicine and anti-aging beauty products. Retinoids and all their derivatives (retinaldehyde, differin, adapalene, tretinoin, tazarotene and isotretinoin) fall into the C category (incidentally it is safe but contains risks), but it should still be avoided. Tazorac and Accutane, other versions of retinoid derivatives, fall into the category X (contraindicated and should be avoided).
Vitamin A is needed for fetal development in the womb, but excessive intake can cause serious birth defects and liver poisoning. Doctors in general will advise their patients not to plan a pregnancy while using products containing retinoids, and if you become pregnant while using retinoids, stop using immediately.
Benzoyl peroxide: Found in non-prescription acne medications. Benzoyl peroxide is in category C.
Tetracycline: Tetracycline is an antibiotic commonly found in acne and Lyme disease drugs. Tetracycline falls into category D. Other drugs include doxycycline and minocycline. A number of studies have found that the use of tetracycline during pregnancy can damage the hearts of pregnant women and cause discoloration of gray in infants during their infancy. Alternative antibiotics commonly prescribed for pregnant women include amoxicillin or erythromycin.
Beta hydroxy acid (BHA): Also in category C. Found in beauty products to help relieve pimples, oily skin, and remove dead skin cells (exfoliation), including salicyclic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, trethocanic acid, and tropic acid.
Salicyclic acid, when taken orally (taken), can cause complications of pregnancy and even birth defects. Topical use of the body's skin or face is much more risky for pregnant women because this active ingredient will be more easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Immediately visit the nearest emergency unit if you experience symptoms of salicyclic acid poisoning such as: dizziness, headache, rapid breathing, or ear ringing.
Hydroquinone: Hydroquione (including idrochinone, quinol, 1-4 dihydroxy benzene, 1-4 hydroxy benzene) is a category C and is commonly found in facial whitening creams. During pregnancy, it is normal for your skin to darken or brown spots appear on the face due to hormonal changes. But, it is mandatory for you to avoid using any beauty products that contain hydroquinone.
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate: Found in several deodorants. Including aluminum chlorohydrate. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is included in category C.
Formalin: These include quaternium-15, dimethyl-dimethyl (DMDM), hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bromopol). Formalin can increase the risk of miscarriage or fertility disorders.
The classification of formalin in the FDA list is still not determined, but the use of these chemicals must still be limited, especially for pregnant women. Formalin is commonly found in a number of gel nails, hair straightening products, and eyelash glue.
Toluene: This includes methylbenzene, toluol and antisal 1a. Toulene is commonly found in nail polish.
Phthalate: Including category C, commonly found in some synthetic perfumes and nail polish. Phthalate, toluene, and formalin are known as "trio of poisons" which must be avoided altogether, especially during pregnancy.
Paraben: Including propyl, butyl, isopropyl, isobutyl and methyl parabens. Commonly found in several body care products, shampoo, soap, and cosmetics.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA): Dihydroxyacetone is a supporting composition in alias skin darkening productsself-tanning. DHA is a chemical that reacts to the body's dead skin layer, adds color, and is considered safer than sunbathing. Even so, DHA can be inhaled the body during the spraying process.
Diethanolamine (DEA): Commonly found in several hair and body care products. Also avoid diethanolamine, DEA oleamide, DEA lauramide, and DEA cocamide.
Thioglycolic acid: It is commonly found in some chemical wax liquids to pull out feathers. Also avoid acetyl mercaptan, mercaptoacetate, mercaptoacetic acid, and thiovanic acid.
Sunscreen active ingredients: Considering the many chemicals contained in sunscreens, you should choose sunscreen products with levels of active mineral ingredients titanium dioxide and / or lighter zinc oxide.
READ ALSO:
- Eliminate zits when pregnant without medication
- Cravings, myths or facts?
- Teach children to protect themselves from sexual violence
