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Spotty skin

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ttc2603 · 29/07/2022 13:14

Anyone got any tips to help my skin, I've been using the same products as I always used to and my skin has always been clear. Since I've got pregnant my skins been like this for weeks now and it's really itchy and sore any tips please? Thankyou

Spotty skin
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botbump · 29/07/2022 14:05

Mine started to go this way around 6 weeks - I had very problematic skin as a teen so was expecting it - I switched to a gentle cleanser (cerave) and added a glycolic toner and light moisturiser and it cleared up within the week.

Pregnant skin is a lot more sensitive and prone to dryness so being gentle is key. Don't expect a blank canvas though...those hormones are sent to test us! I still have a few pimples around my jaw, but they're much less inflamed now. (10 weeks for reference)

botbump · 29/07/2022 14:06

Also! Sunscreen!
Sounds like such a cliché, but it's so important for sensitive skin, and pregnancy can bring pigmentation issues too so good to build those habits early.

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ttc2603 · 29/07/2022 16:46

botbump · 29/07/2022 14:06

Also! Sunscreen!
Sounds like such a cliché, but it's so important for sensitive skin, and pregnancy can bring pigmentation issues too so good to build those habits early.

My skin was clear in my early weeks I'm 13 weeks tomorrow and thought it would've been better by now. I'll try that though Thankyou sun cream I use every day anyways but it's still so dry! Thanks for the advice I will give it a go

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TastesLikeStrawberries · 29/07/2022 17:12

I've always had really clear skin but from about 8 weeks my skin broke out on my face, chest and back. I was about 26 weeks before they cleared up - completely on their own. None of the products I used helped, not helpful to you but mine did clear before baby arrived.

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ttc2603 · 29/07/2022 21:58

TastesLikeStrawberries · 29/07/2022 17:12

I've always had really clear skin but from about 8 weeks my skin broke out on my face, chest and back. I was about 26 weeks before they cleared up - completely on their own. None of the products I used helped, not helpful to you but mine did clear before baby arrived.

Oh gosh I hope it don't last that long! I try cover it with makeup but it looks so crusty and horrible not sure on what to do now. Guess I'll just have to wait and see if it gets better anytime soon

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