When you’re expecting, you should treat yourself every chance you get.

Pregnancy-safe facials are a fabulous option.

So when youre expecting, you should treat yourself every chance you get.

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For example, ingredients like retinoids, hydroquinone, and glycolic acid areoff-limits during pregnancy.

These procedures can lead to hypersensitivity, irritation, redness, acne, hyperpigmentation, and even scarring.

Hormone fluctuationsduring pregnancy will usually impact how much oil is produced on the skin.

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This extra oil may mean more hydrated, glowing skin.

This is the culprit ofmelasmaor pregnancy mask.'

Learn more about pregnancy-safe facials to get below.

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Pregnancy-safe facials to get from a pro

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(Note that the uber-popularHydrafacialuses both glycolic and salicylic acid.)

These are deemed fine to use in small amounts while pregnant according to many medical professionals, says Trampetti.

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If youre nervous, but still want to use these ingredients, just run them by your doctor.

She says to stick to 10 percent or lower for these AHAs and under 2 percent for BHAs.

For benzoyl peroxide, ensure its under 5 percent.

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Acupressure facial

An acupressure facial involves using acupressure points to stimulate blood flow throughout the body.

Just be sure to get your doctors permission first.

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