{"id":42509,"date":"2020-04-30T03:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T03:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skinlycious.comnew\/?p=42509"},"modified":"2020-04-30T03:44:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T03:44:00","slug":"pregnancy-acne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/pregnancy-acne\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Acne: Safe Skincare Ingredients to Use (and What to Avoid)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ea7d680 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"ea7d680\"><style>.stk-ea7d680 .stk--block-align-ea7d680{align-items:center !important;}.stk-ea7d680 {background-color:#fff8f4 !important;}.stk-ea7d680:before{background-color:#fff8f4 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ea7d680 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ea7d680-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d172945\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d172945\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d172945 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d172945-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d172945-inner-blocks\"><h1 class=\"ct-dynamic-data has-text-align-center wp-elements-3a539577ebbc5fb23e225bf18fa67b95 has-large-font-size\">Pregnancy Acne: Safe Skincare Ingredients to Use (and What to Avoid)<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bdc0a1b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bdc0a1b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bdc0a1b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bdc0a1b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bdc0a1b-inner-blocks\"><figure class=\"ct-dynamic-media wp-elements-1bb1afad1c23d2810ce100c80be0879d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/web_blog_img30.avif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"blog img 05\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit: cover;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/web_blog_img30.avif 588w, https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/web_blog_img30-300x183.avif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1ae2f62 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"1ae2f62\"><style>.stk-1ae2f62 {background-color:#fffffe !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--100, 3.56rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.33rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--100, 3.56rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.33rem) !important;}.stk-1ae2f62:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}.stk-1ae2f62-column{flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--column-wrap-desktop stk-content-align stk-1ae2f62-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-affc71b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"affc71b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-affc71b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-affc71b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-affc71b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-857c9a6\" data-block-id=\"857c9a6\"><style>.stk-857c9a6 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Acne breakouts during pregnancy can happen to anyone. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019ve battled acne your entire life or haven\u2019t seen a zit in years.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-47c9107\" data-block-id=\"47c9107\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">When you are pregnant, an increase in hormones causes your skin to produce more sebum. This increased sebum leads to oiliness that eventually clogs your pores, leading to inflammation and breakouts. A surge in hormones typically occurs around 6 weeks into pregnancy and throughout the first trimester. Women who tend to break out during their menstrual cycle are more likely to have acne breakouts during their pregnancy.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0e28a92\" id=\"is-pregnancy-acne-different-from-normal-acne\" data-block-id=\"0e28a92\"><style>.stk-0e28a92 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-0e28a92 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Is Pregnancy Acne Different from Normal Acne?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e79f692\" data-block-id=\"e79f692\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The short answer is no. Pregnancy acne is no different from normal acne. Although the cause of blocked pores might change, acne is still a result of bacteria build-up and inflammation.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dc2c091\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dc2c091\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dc2c091 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dc2c091-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dc2c091-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6648a37\" data-block-id=\"6648a37\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">However, pregnancy acne can be harder to treat. Women are advised to watch what they eat during pregnancy, as the food they consume can affect the baby\u2019s development. In the same vein, whatever products you apply can also be absorbed into the skin and affect your baby. Some skincare ingredients can potentially cause birth defects and should be avoided while you are pregnant. We detail which acne treatments all pregnant mothers should avoid below.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d81e6eb stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"d81e6eb\"><style>.stk-d81e6eb {background-color:#f1ede9 !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--100, 3.56rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.33rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--100, 3.56rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.33rem) !important;}.stk-d81e6eb:before{background-color:#f1ede9 !important;}.stk-d81e6eb-column{flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--column-wrap-desktop stk-content-align stk-d81e6eb-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-641267b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"641267b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-641267b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-641267b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-436d30c\" id=\"acne-treatments-to-avoid-during-pregnancy\" data-block-id=\"436d30c\"><style>.stk-436d30c {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-436d30c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Acne Treatments to Avoid During Pregnancy<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6f6f716\" data-block-id=\"6f6f716\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Acne treatments can range from prescription acne medication to over-the-counter (OTC) chemical spot treatments. Before starting any treatment, it is important to consult your doctor for advice on what is safe for you. If unsure, bring the skincare products you are planning to use so your doctor can look over the ingredients. It\u2019s also important to note that the following treatments are also off-limits if you are trying to conceive.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-83657e0\" id=\"isotretinoin\" data-block-id=\"83657e0\"><style>.stk-83657e0 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-83657e0 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-83657e0 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Isotretinoin<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b5ec3f6\" data-block-id=\"b5ec3f6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Isotretinoin is a retinoid prescribed in the form of oral medication. Often used to treat severe nodular acne that is not responsive to other forms of treatments, isotretinoin reduces sebum production by decreasing the size and activity of your sebaceous glands. Isotretinoin can cause miscarriage, premature birth or birth defects when taken at the time of conception or during pregnancy. Doctors will not prescribe it as an acne treatment to pregnant women or women looking to conceive.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-858497c\" id=\"topical-retinol-and-retinoids\" data-block-id=\"858497c\"><style>.stk-858497c {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-858497c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-858497c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Topical Retinol and Retinoids<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4ef373c\" data-block-id=\"4ef373c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Topical retinol and retinoids help unclog pores by speeding up your cell turnover rate. A form of vitamin A, they can be found prescription creams and OTC skincare products like serums or overnight creams. Experts suggest pregnant women avoid applying vitamin-A based formulations to prevent pregnancy complications.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c5417f8\" id=\"oral-tetracyclines\" data-block-id=\"c5417f8\"><style>.stk-c5417f8 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-c5417f8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-c5417f8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Oral Tetracyclines<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f7bed7f\" data-block-id=\"f7bed7f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Tetracyclines are antibiotics that slow the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Its use can inhibit your baby\u2019s bone growth and discolour their teeth.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6fcbfd8\" id=\"hormonal-therapy\" data-block-id=\"6fcbfd8\"><style>.stk-6fcbfd8 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-6fcbfd8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6fcbfd8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Hormonal Therapy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-de5c0e9\" data-block-id=\"de5c0e9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Hormonal therapy is used to treat acne during menstrual cycles by controlling fluctuating hormones. It works by taking pills to suppress androgens &#8211; a male hormone found in both men and women that can cause increased sebum production. Like all the other treatments on this list, they should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fbd5868\" id=\"benzoyl-peroxide-and-salicyclic-acid\" data-block-id=\"fbd5868\"><style>.stk-fbd5868 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-fbd5868 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fbd5868 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicyclic Acid<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9d2d339\" data-block-id=\"9d2d339\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">There are differing reports on whether these common OTC anti-acne ingredients are safe for pregnant women to use. Studies debate between whether to avoid them completely or allow them in limited amounts. We recommend erring on the side of caution and seek out other acne treatment methods while you are pregnant. Having gone through 5 pregnancies with only 2 successfully carried to term, I would urge you to reconsider using these ingredients, especially when there are safer ingredients that you can try first.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f7dd169\" id=\"chemical-sunscreens\" data-block-id=\"f7dd169\"><style>.stk-f7dd169 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-f7dd169 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f7dd169 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Chemical Sunscreens like Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Octisalate<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-43ab358\" data-block-id=\"43ab358\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Studies have detected some chemical sunscreen ingredients in blood plasma, amniotic fluid, and breast milk, showing that they can be absorbed into the body. While there is currently no evidence that these ingredients harm a developing foetus, many expectant mothers choose to take a precautionary approach and opt for pure mineral sunscreens instead. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/product\/multi-protection-mineral-sunscreen\/\">Skinlycious\u2019 sunscreen<\/a> uses 100% non-nano mineral UV filters for effective broad-spectrum protection with minimal systemic absorption.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-913e0f5 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"913e0f5\"><style>.stk-913e0f5 {background-color:#fcfaf8 !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--100, 3.56rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.33rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--100, 3.56rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--50, 1.33rem) !important;}.stk-913e0f5:before{background-color:#fcfaf8 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-913e0f5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c0fad04\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c0fad04\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c0fad04 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-c0fad04 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c0fad04-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c0fad04-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-preg1a2b\" id=\"managing-pregnancy-acne-safely\" data-block-id=\"preg1a2b\"><style>.stk-preg1a2b {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-preg1a2b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Managing Pregnancy Acne Safely<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-preg2c3d\" data-block-id=\"preg2c3d\"><style>.stk-preg2c3d {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The good news is that our whole range is safe to use during pregnancy \u2014 with just one exception: we recommend skipping the Glow Exfoliant, as it contains Salicylic Acid. While it\u2019s applied topically in small amounts, some studies suggest caution during pregnancy. Best to check with your gynaecologist if you\u2019re unsure.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-preg3e4f\" data-block-id=\"preg3e4f\"><style>.stk-preg3e4f {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For everything else, consistency is your best friend. Keep your skin clean, avoid touching your face, and steer clear of comedogenic or greasy products that clog pores. Harsh scrubs and astringents are a no too \u2014 they strip your skin barrier and push sebum production into overdrive, which worsens breakouts.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-preg4g5h\" data-block-id=\"preg4g5h\"><style>.stk-preg4g5h {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">When it comes to clearing existing acne, most OTC products don\u2019t clearly state whether they\u2019re pregnancy-safe, so always check the ingredients. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/product\/clarifying-serum\/\">Clarifying Serum<\/a> is a safe and effective option \u2014 it combines Stabilised Vitamin C and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), both clinically shown to reduce acne, without any peeling or dryness. It\u2019s your pregnancy-safe spot corrector.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-preg5i6j\" data-block-id=\"preg5i6j\"><style>.stk-preg5i6j {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Here\u2019s the full pregnancy-safe routine we recommend:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0a0c6b3 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"0a0c6b3\"><style>.stk-0a0c6b3 {background-color:#fffadb59 !important;border-top-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-top-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;}.stk-0a0c6b3:before{background-color:#fffadb59 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0a0c6b3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9b2a6fb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9b2a6fb\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9b2a6fb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9b2a6fb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-52574a8\" data-block-id=\"52574a8\"><style>.stk-52574a8 .stk-inner-blocks{gap:8px !important;}.stk-52574a8 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-45ec13e\" data-block-id=\"45ec13e\"><style>.stk-45ec13e .stk--svg-wrapper 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98.5L19.7 136.3c-8 1.5-14.7 6.9-17.8 14.4s-2.2 16.1 2.4 22.8L61.1 256 4.2 338.5c-4.6 6.7-5.5 15.3-2.4 22.8s9.8 13 17.8 14.4l98.5 18.1 18.1 98.5c1.5 8 6.9 14.7 14.4 17.8s16.1 2.2 22.8-2.4L256 450.9l82.5 56.9c6.7 4.6 15.3 5.5 22.8 2.4s12.9-9.8 14.4-17.8l18.1-98.5 98.5-18.1c8-1.5 14.7-6.9 17.8-14.4s2.2-16.1-2.4-22.8L450.9 256l56.9-82.5c4.6-6.7 5.5-15.3 2.4-22.8s-9.8-12.9-17.8-14.4l-98.5-18.1L375.7 19.7zM269.6 110l65.6-45.2 14.4 78.3c1.8 9.8 9.5 17.5 19.3 19.3l78.3 14.4L402 242.4c-5.7 8.2-5.7 19 0 27.2l45.2 65.6-78.3 14.4c-9.8 1.8-17.5 9.5-19.3 19.3l-14.4 78.3L269.6 402c-8.2-5.7-19-5.7-27.2 0l-65.6 45.2-14.4-78.3c-1.8-9.8-9.5-17.5-19.3-19.3L64.8 335.2 110 269.6c5.7-8.2 5.7-19 0-27.2L64.8 176.8l78.3-14.4c9.8-1.8 17.5-9.5 19.3-19.3l14.4-78.3L242.4 110c8.2 5.7 19 5.7 27.2 0zM256 368a112 112 0 1 0 0-224 112 112 0 1 0 0 224zM192 256a64 64 0 1 1 128 0 64 64 0 1 1 -128 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-19f369d\" id=\"morning-routine\" data-block-id=\"19f369d\"><style>.stk-19f369d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-19f369d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Morning Routine<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-b526778\" data-block-id=\"b526778\"><style>.stk-b526778 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}<\/style><ol class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ol stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-499af46\" data-block-id=\"499af46\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Cleanse with Calming Cleanser<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-751815c\" data-block-id=\"751815c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Hydrate with Hydrating Serum<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d2db2c3\" data-block-id=\"d2db2c3\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Correct with Clarifying Serum (Apply all over; double up on spots or pigmentation areas)<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b0d2755\" data-block-id=\"b0d2755\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Moisturise with Barrier Booster (Only on areas that feel tight or dry \u2014 otherwise, skip)<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b2d611f\" data-block-id=\"b2d611f\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Protect with SPF 47 PA+++ Mineral Sunscreen<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e47ef63 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"e47ef63\"><style>.stk-e47ef63 {background-color:#e1dbff33 !important;border-top-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-top-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;border-bottom-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;}.stk-e47ef63:before{background-color:#e1dbff33 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e47ef63-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0dd01d2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0dd01d2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0dd01d2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0dd01d2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-e4a5b6c\" data-block-id=\"e4a5b6c\"><style>.stk-e4a5b6c .stk-inner-blocks{gap:8px !important;}.stk-e4a5b6c {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-f5b6c7d\" data-block-id=\"f5b6c7d\"><style>.stk-f5b6c7d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:18px !important;width:18px !important;}.stk-f5b6c7d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-f5b6c7d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #6F4E37) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-f5b6c7d\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-f5-b6-c7-d-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-f5-b6-c7-d-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M375.7 19.7c-1.5-8-6.9-14.7-14.4-17.8s-16.1-2.2-22.8 2.4L256 61.1 173.5 4.2c-6.7-4.6-15.3-5.5-22.8-2.4s-12.9 9.8-14.4 17.8l-18.1 98.5L19.7 136.3c-8 1.5-14.7 6.9-17.8 14.4s-2.2 16.1 2.4 22.8L61.1 256 4.2 338.5c-4.6 6.7-5.5 15.3-2.4 22.8s9.8 13 17.8 14.4l98.5 18.1 18.1 98.5c1.5 8 6.9 14.7 14.4 17.8s16.1 2.2 22.8-2.4L256 450.9l82.5 56.9c6.7 4.6 15.3 5.5 22.8 2.4s12.9-9.8 14.4-17.8l18.1-98.5 98.5-18.1c8-1.5 14.7-6.9 17.8-14.4s2.2-16.1-2.4-22.8L450.9 256l56.9-82.5c4.6-6.7 5.5-15.3 2.4-22.8s-9.8-12.9-17.8-14.4l-98.5-18.1L375.7 19.7zM269.6 110l65.6-45.2 14.4 78.3c1.8 9.8 9.5 17.5 19.3 19.3l78.3 14.4L402 242.4c-5.7 8.2-5.7 19 0 27.2l45.2 65.6-78.3 14.4c-9.8 1.8-17.5 9.5-19.3 19.3l-14.4 78.3L269.6 402c-8.2-5.7-19-5.7-27.2 0l-65.6 45.2-14.4-78.3c-1.8-9.8-9.5-17.5-19.3-19.3L64.8 335.2 110 269.6c5.7-8.2 5.7-19 0-27.2L64.8 176.8l78.3-14.4c9.8-1.8 17.5-9.5 19.3-19.3l14.4-78.3L242.4 110c8.2 5.7 19 5.7 27.2 0zM256 368a112 112 0 1 0 0-224 112 112 0 1 0 0 224zM192 256a64 64 0 1 1 128 0 64 64 0 1 1 -128 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a96fbee\" id=\"evening-routine\" data-block-id=\"a96fbee\"><style>.stk-a96fbee .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a96fbee .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--medium, 20px) !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Evening Routine<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-33a94a3\" data-block-id=\"33a94a3\"><style>.stk-33a94a3 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}<\/style><ol class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ol stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-e6a43a4\" data-block-id=\"e6a43a4\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">First cleanse with Soothing Cleansing Gel<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-610c3e3\" data-block-id=\"610c3e3\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Second cleanse with Calming Cleanser<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-01fecd0\" data-block-id=\"01fecd0\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Hydrate with Hydrating Serum<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-66d2129\" data-block-id=\"66d2129\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Correct with Clarifying Serum (Apply all over; double up on spots or pigmentation areas)<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-23a33e1\" data-block-id=\"23a33e1\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Moisturise with Barrier Booster (Only on areas that feel tight or dry \u2014 if your moisturiser isn\u2019t quite enough, add a few drops of Balancing Facial Oil)<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6460d7b\" data-block-id=\"6460d7b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">All of these products are free from the ingredients flagged as unsafe during pregnancy, so you can focus on glowing \u2014 not guessing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2223ecb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2223ecb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2223ecb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(40% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-2223ecb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2223ecb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--block-horizontal-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2223ecb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-carousel stk-block-carousel stk--is-slide stk--arrows-justify-space-between stk--arrows-align-center stk-block stk-ec68e77\" data-slides-to-show=\"\" data-block-id=\"ec68e77\"><style>.stk-ec68e77 .stk-block-carousel__button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #84745d) !important;fill:#fffffe !important;}.stk-ec68e77 .stk-block-carousel__button svg.ugb-custom-icon :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#fffffe !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block-carousel__slider-wrapper stk-content-align stk-ec68e77-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-carousel__slider\" role=\"list\" data-label-slide-of=\"Slide %%d of %%d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-907deeb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"907deeb\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-907deeb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-907deeb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-7bf64c3\" data-block-id=\"7bf64c3\"><style>.stk-7bf64c3 .stk-img-wrapper{width:85% !important;}.stk-7bf64c3 .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-90689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_2030_img04.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Ages 20-30 morning routine\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5dcb925\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5dcb925\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5dcb925-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5dcb925-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-51300b0\" data-block-id=\"51300b0\"><style>.stk-51300b0 .stk-img-wrapper{width:85% !important;}.stk-51300b0 .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--medium, 8px) !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-90690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinlycious.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/web_2030_img05.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Ages 20-30 night routine\" 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It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019ve battled acne your entire life or haven\u2019t seen a zit in years. When you are pregnant, an increase in hormones causes your skin to produce more sebum. 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