Help!!!!

I have unlocked a new pregnancy symptom: acne. I have never had acne problems even as a teenager, but my skin is terrible now. What do y’all recommend to get my skin under control. (My skin type is oily)

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I’m having the same thing ! I never had the “perfect skin “ but I’m breaking out worse than normal ! I use the noxzema blemish pads to help control it a bit ! But I wouldn’t recommend if your skin is extremely sensitive

I had perfect skin, even in my first pregnancy! Never an issue at all! My second pregnancy I suddenly had breakouts, not horrible but they were there.. Since that baby I get hormonal acne every time my period was due! Then it was amazing inbeteeen, now I’m pregnant again it’s just gone haywire 😭😭 The only thing that helps mine is rice moisturiser! Specifically an Asian one x

Hey! I’m a skin specialist. My best friend suffered with this badly during pregnancy and no matter what she did it wouldn’t clear until she got into her second trimester. What is your skin care routine at present? What id recommend is cleanse in the morning and always double cleanse in the evening. Try to avoid any moisturisers unless your skin is screaming out for it. Use products that are friendly to a) you being pregnant and b) if your skin has become sensitive (like mine has during pregnancy). Something like oil control pads would help however I’m not too sure on the guidelines with them being safe during pregnancy in the US.

Make sure to avoid benzyl peroxide and salicylic acid while pregnant 🚫