I'm already on my fourth month of pregnancy and this is the first time I grew a pimple. I was trying to think about what I did or did not do that might have caused this pus-filled, red and swollen zit to take residence on my face...hmmm.
Is it my soap? My blush or face powder perhaps? Or, maybe my pillows are already dirty? Do I touch my face that often? Hmmm...or is this the beginning of the dreaded pregnancy acne?! I hope it's just a one-time zit that I can just sleep off and wait to fade in a few days. But, I have to be careful not to get it infected to avoid pimple marks, and that is to refrain from touching it and to wash my face twice a day.
You see, I'm not really prone to having pimples even if I have combination skin. However, some of those occasional pimples left marks that I recently treated with Stevia-A. I also have a problem with whiteheads and blackheads, especially on the T-zone where my skin is most oily. It was a mistake using that because I noticed that the areas I treated it with became reddish and even more sensitive to sunlight. You really have to be careful with stuff you put on your face.
Before I got married and was still living in Manila, I used to have a purifying facial once every 2 months at Ageless Skincare Center. Unfortunately, when I moved to Iloilo, I wasn't able to find a facial center that matches the service they provide. I haven't had any facial treatments since then, and that was more than a year ago. :-(
I just continued with my own skincare regimen which is really very simple. I mostly use Olay products like their facial wash, toner, and Olay Total Effects daily moisturizer with SPF 15. That's it! I still use these products now that I am expecting. From what I've researched, these products are still safe to use during pregnancy. What you really have to avoid are those with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and retinoid. Betahydroxy acid on the other hand, is safe to use during pregnancy, according to the article I read from Babyzone.
When it comes to cosmetics, I don't really put on much and only when I go out. Unlike before when I was still working for an airline company, we were required to wear full makeup everyday, and I hated it. I felt like my skin couldn't breathe. Now, I only use Maybelline's Clear Smooth powder foundation, Avon Simply Pretty cheek tint as my blush and finish off with Maybelline lip balm in cherry. For me, the natural look is still the best.
Anyhoo, if you're suffering from pregnancy acne, you might want to check out Mayo Clinic's advice on the best way to treat pregnancy acne or read real moms' experiences and suggestions at BabyCenter.com. Just follow the links.
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