Skin issues !?

Question

So this is my second pregnancy and though I wouldn’t describe myself as glowing my skin has generally been clear and I haven’t gotten that “mask” of pregnancy like I did the first time. But lately I’ve been breaking out in acne not only on my face but my arms, thighs and butt as well. I’ve noticed I’m having to exfoliate my face more to keep it under control. Is this because I’m closer to having the baby? Has anyone else had more breakouts or skin issues in this trimester?

Answer

I have had terrible skin this entire pregnancy. My doctor said it’s normal. This is #3 and I have always glowed. I did a ton of research and I have skipped cleansing my face twice a day with a cleanser. I just take a clean washcloth every morning and with medium pressure just run my face with cool water to wake it up. I bought Garnier rose water mist at Walmart for maybe $7 and I mist it on my face pretty heavily. Then After that is dry I apply an illuminating moisturizer. For the first week I didn’t use any other products on my face for the daytime. At night I use organic virgin coconut oil and apply it to my face, let it sit for about thirty seconds, and then take a steaming washcloth and lay it on my face for about 45 seconds. I then rinse my face. It has been amazing. My sister uses Boscia exfoliating gel from Sephora and she gave me her travel size to try and I love it. I will be purchasing that as well when I run out of the travel size but it’s amazing. I use it 2 times a week and skip the coconut oil that night. This has done wonders for my skin. This pregnancy has really made me reflect on what I am putting in my body as well and how often I touch my face after I use every day chemicals like bath and body works lotions and hand sanitizers. Hope this helps!

Skin issues !?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products