Pregnancy Acne: 6 Organic Home Remedies That Are Safe For You & Your Baby

 

Pregnancy is a journey like no other.

Welcoming a newborn into the family is a joyful and celebratory experience but pregnancy acne can get in the way of your special milestone in life. Unexpected breakouts and acne scars may fraught your initial trimesters with anxiety and frustration as your body responds to hormonal changes. There is also the additional challenge of finding safe acne treatments that will not harm your health and your child.

 

What Causes Pregnancy Acne?

According to WebMD, more than half of pregnant women can expect to develop hormonal acne during their first trimester. In some cases, women may experience severe forms of breakouts.

Pregnancy acne is attributed to hormone fluctuations, specifically the increase of Androgens, which triggers your skin to produce more sebum. This oily and waxy substance can lead to congested pores and trigger blemishes. If you have a history of acne or tend to experience breakouts during the start of your menstrual cycles, then you are at a higher risk of developing pregnancy acne.

 

Pregnancy-Safe Organic Home Remedies

As pregnancy acne is primarily caused by hormones, it will go away when your hormones revert back to normal. The safest way to manage pregnancy acne is to avoid prescription acne medication and harsh over-the-counter topical products. Chemical-free home remedies will be your best bet to soothe inflamed skin and heal pimples.

 

1. Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

 

Create a DIY toner by mixing 1 part raw apple cider vinegar with 3 parts distilled water. This skin-loving concoction is packed with natural enzymes and Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) that gently hydrates and removes dead skin cell build-up to prevent acne. Soak a LumiPad Reusable Bamboo Round with the solution and swipe it all over your skin to absorb excess oil and regulate sebum production.

 

2. Lemon Exfoliator

Exfoliation is the key to blemish-free skin. This essential skincare step breaks down dead skin cells and prevents them from clogging up your pores. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and use a cotton pad to apply it on your skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing off. Lemon’s concentration of AHAs will slough off dead skin cells while its antibacterial properties will help heal imperfections.

 

3. Honey Spot Treatment / Face Mask

A versatile all natural home remedy, honey can be used as an effective pimple spot treatment or a face mask. Its antibacterial and antiseptic properties soothe acne and promote healing. To use it as a spot treatment, cleanse your face before applying it directly onto affected areas, leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

Alternatively, mix this organic ingredient with Lavender Oil or Lemon Juice to create your own face mask to prevent acne recurrences.

 

4. Aloe Vera Pigmentation Prevention

Severe forms of acne pose greater risks of acne scars formation. To combat acne scars and skin pigmentations, extract fresh gel from aloe vera and rub it onto active blemishes or acne dark spots. Leave the gel on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Aloe vera contains Aloin which is a natural depigmenting compound that helps to visibly fade dark spots.

 

5. Coconut Oil Moisturizer

Hydrated skin is happy skin. Coconut Oil is one of the best natural moisturisers that can be used as a safe home remedy option for pregnant women. It is antibacterial and antifungal which helps to keep breakouts at bay. Not only is it hydrating, this plant-based oil smells amazing and it is easily absorbed into your skin, perfect for the tropical climate.

 

6. Baking Soda For Oil-Control

Excess oil is one of the main culprits of acne. Eliminate unwanted oil from your skin by applying a mixture of 1 tablespoon baking soda with 1 tablespoon water onto oily areas of your face or only onto pimples to soak up excess sebum. However, this potent home remedy may be too drying for some pregnant women, so if you find that your skin is flaking, switch to a gentler solution.

 

All natural home remedies are safe for you and your child and they are great ways to manage pregnancy acne until your hormones revert back to their original levels. When in doubt, always consult your doctor for their professional opinion so that you can have a smooth and worry-free pregnancy!

 

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