Pregnancy is a kaleidoscope of emotions—exhilarating, nerve-wracking, joyful, and overwhelming, often all at once. It’s also a time when information comes thick and fast: blood tests, birth plans, food dos and don’ts and even the all-important pram purchase requires weeks of research.
When it comes to beauty, unfortunately, things aren’t much easier. Skincare can feel confusing enough on a good day, but pregnancy adds another layer of “rules”, from the ingredients no-nos to the salon treatments you might normally book without a second thought, but are now forbidden. To help cut through the noise, we’ve consulted the experts to break down what’s safe, what your should skip, and what’s worth swapping in for the next nine months (and beyond).
