the skincare edit

Weâre not sure what exactly brought you here. It could be the onset of new pregnancy changes (bet youâre thinking, Iâve never broken out here before). It could be that youâre just now realizing that every single thing you ingest, inhale, or apply to your skin goes straight to babeâs tiny body as well (thatâll make all moms buckle down on their ingredient lists). Or you may just be thinking, âHey, Iâm pregnant. Guess itâs time to adjust to a pregnancy skincare routine.â
Whatever it is, welcome. Weâre glad youâre here. Reading this is already taking an extra step toward being more mindful of your skincare needs when youâre pregnant. So if you find yourself googling âhow do I make this feel betterâ or âwhere do I find pregnancy-safe skincare productsâ youâre in luck.
We're sharing the best of the best pregnancy-safe skincare from head, shoulders, knees, and toes (đ¶ knees and toes đ¶) to nourish and protect your growing bump and body in the sun, at home, and anywhere else you find yourself on this journey. From non-chemical SPF (v important ) to "under-there-care", to body-lovinâ bedtime lotion, here are our skincare + wellness wonders to help you focus a little less on pregnancy stress and a little more on taking care of what you do have control over: yourself.Â
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tinted mineral sunscreen
We are living for this sun-protection staple with a hint of tintâAKA the ultimate preggo pick-me-up. This sunscreen has all the power of non-nano mineral sunscreen, minus the unflattering pale cast (and harsh chemicals). Whatâs better than a cruelty-free, sheer-tinted mineral sunscreen infused with exceptionally moisturizing organic argan oil to help repair sun damage? Not much. Btw, each and every ingredient is purposefully sourced (thanks Mama Nature).
acne facial bar
Bet you thought acne was just a non-negotiable side effect of your pregnancy. Think again. Turns out there are ways of combating acne without putting strong chemicals and acids into your body. This facial bar clears up pregnancy acne without leaving your skin a dry flaky mess. Weâre looking to enhance the glow, not peel it. And, you guessed it, this bar is made with all organic, natural ingredients; so you can feel good about your skin and what you're putting on it.
overnight brightening mask
Speaking of the glow; let's brighten things up even more with this exfoliating mask that is oh-so-gentle. And, sure, you may not be finding the most time for kicking your feet up and enjoying a face mask. This one is made for sleeping in, so you just gotta get some shut eye (if you need help with that, too, keep reading đ ) then wake up to supple, moisturized skin.
Bet when you used to think of skincare you only really thought of your multi-step face routine, right? Pregnancy skincare is a whole new ballgame. Itâs time to expand your horizons and give the rest of your skin some major TLC. Weâre sure you know that your skin has to make some serious adjustments to accommodate a growing baby living inside of you. That means itching, dryness, and sometimes stretch marks. Help your chest and belly cope with these fav moisturizers.
chest + belly
boob tube
Not the kind of boob tube your parents used to talk about. For ever-growing breasts and too-taut skin, help your body keep up with a super moisturizing cream made for the throws and grows of maternity. Not only does this omega rich lotion help you feel better, it actually minimizes stretch marks by maximizing your chestâs elasticity. Start using it now and continue for up to six months postpartum â thatâs right, itâs breastfeeding friendly.
the oil
We branched into the skincare game and weâre really proud of what we made. I+Iâs first skincare line was created because although weâre a collective all about providing moms with safe, natural ways to get through pregnancy, there just werenât enough products we actually recommended. So, we made this botanical blend of just seven clean ingredients to relieve your dryness, tightness, itchiness, and stretch mark concerns. Oil up!
skin + scar balm
Oof, does your stretching skin need some love, especially if youâre hoping to combat stretch marks. This skin + scar balm was handcrafted by a half-nurse, half-herbalist, 100% amazing mama who harnesses healing powers from the best mother out there: Mother Earth. If thinking about your stretching skin scarring makes you itch, we think this is the organic balm for you.
Other than taking care of dry, stretching skin, there are other ways you need to be treating yoâ self! Your whole body is undertaking a new challenge during this pregnancy. That means new smells, weird sleep patterns, and there may be a hemorrhoid or two. These will help.
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pregnancy deodorant
Pregnancy can come with some interesting⊠scents. Letâs just be real, you need to fight B.O. now more than ever. Enter the Mama Mio Pregnancy Deodorant. Yup, itâs literally made for pregnancy. It only makes sense to have a gentle, plant-based, aluminum-free deodorant that truly works for your changing bodyâs unique needs. You can count on this one to save your underarms (and nose).
sleepy lotion
Youâre dealing with a lot: random leg spasms, body aches, alllllll the emotions, and ya know â that whole tiny-human-inside-of-you thing. The key to a better nightâs sleep can be found by calming your nervous system with this lotionâs active plant-based ingredients + pure magnesium chloride brine (who knew!). This essential oil blend helps to reduce anxiety and calm your mind before drifting off to dreamland. It can also help with postpartum aches and pains!
rhoid balm
If youâre lucky enough to be unfamiliar with hemorrhoids, a quick Google search of âpregnancy hemorrhoidsâ will be enough to break you out in a cold sweat. Donât worry, we got you. This all-natural balm gives you all the soothing amazingness you need to get back on your feet. Plus, itâs herb-powered, which means itâs safe to continue using through postpartum. No babies harmed here.
While weâre at it, we would be remiss if we didnât tell you that bathtime seriously changes once lil guy comes along. Go ahead and soak up the precious time you do get in the shower now with these three pregnancy solutions that not only feel good but are proven to help.
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pregnancy bath flakes
We know what youâve heard about pregnancy and baths but just trust us. Keep the temp under 100°F and youâll be so happy you indulged in these ultra-soothing bath flakes. Curious to know the ingredient list? 100% Dead Sea Salt. Yup, thatâs seriously it. You can definitely count on these salty flakes to ease your aches, soothe stress, and give you some extra pep in your step.
to mama, with love set
You deserve some self-care. This clean, nontoxic bath and body gift set is packed with safe, skin-lovinâ ingredients specially chosen for expecting and postpartum moms. Plus there's an exclusive body brush for dry brushing â our favorite technique for glowing skin. So go ahead, lock the bathroom door, and take some mommy me-time.
mommy to be wash
Itâs normal âand smart â to be a lil skeptical of vaginal washes. Havenât you always heard all she needs is a bit of warm water and sheâll do the cleaning up herself? Well, when it comes to pregnancy, your hormones usually go all out of whack. This gently cleansing, super-safe wash is made to balance your pH, fight funky smells, and calm any discomfort your body may be bringing you. Itâs made by humans with vaginas for humans with vaginas, so we trust this plant-derived recipe.
So, there you have it. The skinny on pregnancy skincare. If youâre ready to stock up all at once, go for it. You donât want to be left high and dry on a day that you suddenly need the Acne Facial Bar or Rhoid Balm.Â
If youâre more of a âwait-and-seeâ kind of mom, bookmark this for later and just get what you need when you need it. You know your bod best!Â
Drop a comment below if youâve used any of these products and tell us how ya like âem!