7 TIPS FOR FACIALS IN PREGNANCY
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Time to read 4 min
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Time to read 4 min
Pregnancy brings exciting changes, but it also impacts your skin, with shifts in sensitivity, hydration, and tone.
Getting a facial during pregnancy can be a wonderful way to pamper yourself and enhance that natural pregnancy glow!
Here are 7 key tips to ensure a safe, soothing, and effective pregnancy-friendly facial that respects your unique skincare needs.
1. CHOOSE PREGNANCY-SAFE SKINCARE INGREDIENTS
Not all ingredients are safe for expecting moms, so it’s crucial to look for pregnancy-safe skincare products.
Avoid retinoids, (like retinol and retinal), hydroquinone, high-dose salicylic acid, and synthetic fragrances, as they can irritate sensitive skin or pose risks during pregnancy. High-concentration essential oils can also pose a problem.
Instead, opt for facials featuring clean, gentle, natural ingredients like those found in QED Skincare’s plant-based line for sensitive skin.
2. SELECT A SALON THAT OFFERS PREGNANCY-FRIENDLY FACIALS
When looking for a facial during pregnancy, choose a spa that tailors its skincare treatments to the needs of pregnant women.
In advanced pregnancy, women shouldn't lie on their backs for extended periods of time. The head of the bed should be tilted up and bolsters should be placed under the knees.
QED Skincare’s pregnancy-safe facials, for example, are Pharmacist-crafted with safety and comfort in mind, ensuring that every Mum-to-be can enjoy a soothing, safe experience that leaves her skin feeling amazing.
3. TARGET SPECIFIC PREGNANCY SKINCARE CONCERNS
Pregnancy can trigger various skin changes like dryness, sensitivity, hormonal acne, and pigmentation (sometimes called “pregnancy mask”). Let your Beauty Therapist know if you’re experiencing any specific concerns so they can customise your facial.
QED Skincare facials for pregnant women are designed to hydrate, brighten, and balance your skin to help you both feel your best and maintain a healthy, natural glow throughout pregnancy.
4. OPT FOR A DEEPLY HYDRATING FACIAL FOR PREGNANCY GLOW
One common skin concern during pregnancy is dryness, so a hydrating facial is ideal for Mums-to-be. Choose facials that focus on nourishing, hydrating ingredients like Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Cocoa Butter and other plant-based oils to lock in moisture and restore softness.
Everything about pregnancy is dehydrating and once your baby gets here, the dehydration will reaches a whole new level. Delivery is super-dehydrating. Staying in hospital is super-dehydrating. And breastfeeding is SUPER-dehydrating. So now is the time to build your skin's resilience by increasing it's hydration.
QED Skincare’s hydrating facials are specifically formulated for sensitive skin, helping you achieve that luminous pregnancy glow.
5. SKIP SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES OR EVEN GO SCENT-FREE FOR EXTRA-SENSITIVE SKIN
Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive to certain ingredients, including synthetic fragrances. Look for facials that avoid artificial scents, as these can irritate sensitive pregnancy skin and trigger sensitivity.
Your sense of smell can also go into hyperdrive, which is another reason to carefully choose your salon.
At QED Skincare, we use only naturally scented or fragrance-free products to ensure you enjoy a truly gentle, pregnancy-safe beauty treatment.
6. ENJOY A RELAXING, GENTLE FACIAL MASSAGE
Facial massages can boost circulation and leave you with radiant skin, perfect for enhancing your pregnancy glow. A gentle touch is key here; be sure to communicate any sensitivities to your beauty therapist so they can adjust the pressure as needed.
QED Skincare facials include soothing massages tailored to sensitive skin to provide a truly relaxing experience. All of our therapists are highly trained and have years of experience. (which is what you want when you are in a delicate condition)
7. MAKE IT A SELF-CARE RITUAL DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is the perfect time to embrace self-care, and a facial can be a special moment of relaxation. Treat yourself to a pregnancy-friendly facial that feels as luxurious as it is safe.
With QED Skincare’s pregnancy-safe facials, you’re not only treating your skin but creating a serene self-care ritual that celebrates you and your journey. Once the baby comes, you will not have a moment to take care of yourself, so this is the time to be pampered.
A facial designed with pregnancy-safe skincare ingredients can be transformative, leaving you with soft, radiant skin and a sense of calm.
QED Skincare offers facials that are safe, hydrating, and tailored to the specific needs of Mums-to-be, making them the perfect luxury skincare treatment during pregnancy. Embrace your glow with confidence, knowing you’re using products crafted by a Pharmacist for sensitive, pregnancy-prone skin.