In a world where so many beauty and skincare products are being targeted to us every. single. day, it’s really hard to figure out what works and what doesn’t. But keeping up with what is actually safe and useful when you are expecting or nursing takes it to a whole new level. Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and beyond play mean tricks on your skin, and a lot of the ingredients that you usually use to treat the skin can be detrimental to baby and are off limit. How do you get rid of rashy, zitty bumps? What should you do to tackle wrinkles and brighten up your eyes after a sleepless night of nursing sessions? And can you do anything to help with that postpartum hair? We asked some of our favorite green beauty gurus to share the deets on their go-to beauty products that are safe to use during pregnancy and beyond. So if you’re still figuring out how to deal with your most pressing pregnancy and postpartum beauty issues in the safest, greenest possible way, here are some tips and must-have products from 5 of our favorite natural beauty experts.
1. Cindy DiPrima, CAP Beauty
For stretch marks and more: “Growing bellies need special care. This simple balm has a nutty, clean scent (no cloying florals!). It’s made with Organic and Non-GMO ingredients, and its blend of Coconut, Jojoba and Rosehip Seed Oils deeply nourish to combat itching, ward off stretch marks, hydrate and soothe.”
2. Allie Compton, Credo’s in-house esthetician and beauty expert.
For stretch marks: “The African Botanics Marula Stretchmark Botanical Body Oil is great to apply to the belly post shower while skin is damp and ready to receive the antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids in the oil that can help prevent stretch marks.
