We are lovers of natural beauty products pregnant or not but when we are carrying a tiny human we are pretty conservative when it comes to the chemicals that we put on our bodies. Here are a few of our favorite products to use during pregnancy.
Our #1 rule:: If you are doubtful about a product or ingredient, opt out and find something different. There are many alternative products that 100% safe for use during pregnancy.
1) Nature's Gate Sunless Tanner :: We have made our rounds on the sunless tanner market and love this product. It is free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, and phthalates and made with olive oil.
2) Mama Bee Belly Butter :: Nothing feels better than slathering yourself in thick rich soothing belly butter to keep your growing body moisturized and the stretching itching skin at bay. No phthalates, paragons, petrolatum, or SLS.
3) Honey - Face Mask :: Pinterest is the motherland of DIY face masks and honey is one of our favorite ingredients with added egg, avocado, mayonnaise.....yes mayonnaise. Check out Pinterest to get creative with a homemade facial.
4) Sun Bum Sunscreen :: One of our all-time favorite sunscreens, the formal is thin and non-greasy feeling, goes on easy, moisturizing, and the smell is out of this world.
5) Baking Soda - Exfoliant :: We have used bakings soda or sugar for years for an exfoliant, it is gentle enough on the skin and you always have a never ending supply of it in the pantry.
6) Blemish Stick :: If you have terrible skin while pregnant like me and are constantly searching for acne products, use this blemish stick! Keep things natural when it comes to skin care during pregnancy. Burt's Bee's all natural products (that actually are effective) are a win-win in our book.
7) Soft Lips Balm :: With infused SPF and ultra-hydrating this lip balm is one of our favorites. Also, try not to lick it all off before the end of the day.
8) No More Dirty Looks Book :: Now, with the help of top scientists, dermatologists, and makeup artists, the authors share their compelling findings and the easy way to detoxify your beauty regimen. No More Dirty Looks also reveals the safest, most effective products on the market and time-tested home recipes. Finally, you don't need to sacrifice health for beauty - because coming clean is the best look yet.
9) Coconut Oil :: There are so many uses for coconut oil from deep conditioning hair, to skin moisturizer......just trust us and use it.
10) Banana Peel - Teeth Whitener :: We know you won't get the same results with a banana peel as you would with Crest Whiting Strips but this is tried and true and it defiantly will brighten your smile. Rub the peel across your teeth and let set for at least 1 minute. Side Note: baking soda sprinkled on top of your toothpaste during each brushing also does the trick.
11) Skin Trip Body Lotion :: Made of all natural products, feels like your skin just took a drink of water, and has the ultimate smell of summer. This lotion can be found at any healthy foods store in the beauty section.
Healthy Child Healthy World created this info-graphic to help educate expecting mamas on the dangers of chemicals in your beauty products and healthy alternatives to use.
