Many female friends have the habit of using BB cream before pregnancy, but after discovering that they are pregnant, they dare not use it anymore. However, the skin quality during pregnancy becomes somewhat poor, which makes pregnant women feel embarrassed. Therefore, they are curious about whether pregnant women can use BB cream. So, can pregnant women use BB cream? How to choose BB cream?
Can pregnant women use BB cream
The answer is yes, but the prerequisite is that the BB cream used by pregnant women must be a maternity specific BB cream product. For expectant mothers, due to the increased secretion of estrogen and progesterone in the body during pregnancy, the skin's self-protection and repair abilities are no longer able to cope with the increasing melanin content in the body. Therefore, most expectant mothers will have pregnancy spots during pregnancy, and their skin is most susceptible to the harm of ultraviolet radiation and other radiation. In addition, during pregnancy, the metabolic capacity of female friends' cells decreases, leading to skin problems such as dryness, oiliness, and acne. And the above issues, combined with the multi effect of maternity specific BB cream, can not only meet the principle of simple and zero burden skincare for pregnant women, but also effectively prevent and isolate ultraviolet rays. Therefore, it is possible for pregnant women to use maternity specific BB cream in moderation, especially when going out, it is necessary to apply BB cream.
How to choose BB cream for pregnant women
1. Check the composition of ingredients
The first principle for selecting BB cream for pregnant women is "safety and efficiency", so it is best to choose BB cream products with added plant-based skincare ingredients and significant moisturizing effects.
2. See if it is suitable for your skin type
During pregnancy, the mother's skin becomes more sensitive, and some ingredients in skincare products may irritate the skin, causing allergies and, in severe cases, fetal malformations. So when choosing maternity BB cream, you should first apply it on the inner side of your arm to observe and confirm that it will not cause allergies or discomfort before purchasing.
3. Refer to the packaging instructions
When purchasing maternity BB cream, it is important to consciously choose products produced by reputable manufacturers, preferably brands with quality certification, or choose skincare products for pregnant women that can obtain the GMPC international quality inspection mark. Avoid purchasing skincare products that have not passed the national quality inspection mark.
Can pregnant women use BB cream? Generally speaking, maternity specific BB cream can be used to help pregnant women solve various skin problems. In addition, we have introduced three tips for choosing a maternity BB cream, which are to check the composition of ingredients, whether it is suitable for your skin type, and the packaging tips. We believe that as long as pregnant friends do these three things well, they can choose the BB cream that suits them.
