Pregnancy Skin Care

Preparing for your bundle of joy!

Congratulations, you are expecting a bundle of joy! While it’s only natural to crave a bit of pampering and relaxation during this time, looking after your skin is not always easy as your body is going through many hormonal changes.

At MySkin Clinics, our highly qualified Skin Therapists create a personalised skincare plan that will keep your skin healthy and radiant, with your baby’s safety at the forefront of mind.

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1st Trimester

During the 1st trimester, your body begins to change as you notice your skin feeling tired, dull and hormonal breakouts start to become visible. You are wanting that ‘pregnancy glow’ yet the morning sickness is making you feel tired and drained. This is the time to do simple, hydrating and brightening clinical peels. The low level exfoliating ingredients and powerful boost of antioxidants will restore life to your skin. You will feel a boost of energy, brightening effect and an assist in targeting those stubborn breakouts.

Recommended Treatment: Ultimate Glow Getter Facial

2nd Trimester

Your morning sickness has calmed down and you feel like yourself again. Your body is changing but you’re embracing that pregnancy bod. You’re beginning to get that pregnancy glow and loving it! Let’s enhance that glow with our hydrate my skin micro-channeling treatment!

Recommended Treatment: Hydrate My Skin Micro-Channelling

3rd Trimester

You’re on the home run. You are feeling ready for the next step in your life but also slightly nervous. Your body has changed and you’re noticing more redness on your skin. This is the time you want to restore and calm your skin. Take some time for yourself to do a series of calming Vitamin Therapy Facials to restore hydration levels and strengthen your skin during this time.

Recommended Treatment: Comfort Calm Vitamin Therapy

*We recommend checking with your GP before commencing treatments.

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During pregnancy, feeling and looking good is an important part of keeping your stress levels in check. However, evaluating all the treatments available to decide what’s suitable can be overwhelming for even the most chilled out mama-to-be.Here are some skincare do’s and don’ts to guide you through your pregnancy.

Don’t

Panic if your skin changes during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. During this time, many hormonal changes are happening in your body that cause melasma, puffiness, dull skin and redness. It’s important to know whatever your skin may be doing, there are treatment options.

Do

Seek advice from experts. At MySkin Clinics, our highly qualified Skin Therapists will create a treatment plan that is safe for both you and your baby. Our Comfort Calm Vitamin Therapy and Ultimate Glow Getter Facial will help reduce redness, breakouts and treat dry, dull skin. They are also safe treatments during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Don’t

Have Cosmetic Injectable treatments during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Do

Keep your skin hydrated at all times. This will help keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. We recommend our Opti-Crystal Eye Serum and Emulsion Intense Hydrator to keep your skin hydrated and supple. Our Skin Therapists will create a personalised pregnancy skin care plan to help you maintain a healthy, radiant complexion.

Don’t

Use products containing Retin A, Accutane, Retinoids, Salicylic Acid or Vitamin A. There is not enough information around their safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding. We advise checking with your GP.

Do

Start using products with Lactic Acid in your skin care routine to help reduce congestion and keep your skin clear and smooth. Lactic Acid occurs naturally in the body and is safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Don’t

Undergo strong chemical peels, laser facials or laser hair removal.

Do

Regular gentle peels such as the Blueberry Exfoliating Peel and Antioxidant Therapy Peel, 4-6 weeks apart, are safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding for healthy, refreshed, radiant skin.

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