Diaper Swappers

kbrooks24 · 06-08-2009, 01:50 PM

I'm breaking out like a crazy hormonal teen LOL I broke out a little bit w/ DS2 on my back which I can handle but this is ON MY FACE LOL I cannot handle that! My Dr swears I cannot use proactive, I dont have acne issues usually. What do you guys do if you break out when you are pregnant?

keen1981 · 06-08-2009, 01:57 PM

deal........... I tried not to use ANYTHING while pregnant. ANYTHING. It was hard but I am a worrier.

jeebee · 06-08-2009, 02:13 PM

I would say you probably 'shouldn't' use proactive, the active ingredient is benzoyl peroxide though which is not proven to have any effect on pregnancy (and some doctors consider it safe to use, even though I guess maybe it hasn't been completely tested, they have not seen any negative effects). I would say if you want to use it once a week or so it should be fine, actually Neutrogena sells an acne mask which is benzoyl peroxide too and you can just use it once a week for a few minutes on your face. That seems to help me, and I think the amount that would be going into your bloodstream and have the potential to affect the baby would be extremely minimal. It's a toss up between staying sane and happy during pregnancy or making sure you avoid all potential toxins etc. I feel like you should be as cautious as you can, but keep common sense involved! Or go to Body shop, they have a few great clay face masks that are natural and not harsh on your skin, they would probably be fine to use as well.
Anything with salicylic acid might be safe to use as well (although the jury is out on that one too). Here is some info I found:

http://www.your-best-acne-treatment....pregnancy.html

Lisa-Rachelle · 06-08-2009, 04:06 PM

Have you tried plain old Witch Hazel? That usually works well for me during pregnancy. Its just an herbal, so I would think its pretty safe.

I've never understood how a topical acne treatment could comprimise the baby....I've not been able to find ANY data at all

kbrooks24 · 06-08-2009, 05:21 PM

I dunno generally my OB lets me do/eat all the stuff they say is not ok during pregnancy saying it's just all myth. But w/ the acne treatments (particularly proactive) he was all telling me NO

06-08-2009, 01:50 PM	#1
kbrooks24 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 8,014 Ratings: 166 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Acne cream when pregnant? I'm breaking out like a crazy hormonal teen LOL I broke out a little bit w/ DS2 on my back which I can handle but this is ON MY FACE LOL I cannot handle that! My Dr swears I cannot use proactive, I dont have acne issues usually. What do you guys do if you break out when you are pregnant? __________________ Kristen mommy to A(7) L(4) K (3) ISO: Green Strings Koto Garden fiber IS AT AND ETSY!

06-08-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
keen1981 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11,641 Ratings: 123 Feedback: 100%	Re: Acne cream when pregnant? deal........... I tried not to use ANYTHING while pregnant. ANYTHING. It was hard but I am a worrier. __________________ BFing, CDing, all natural mama to three boys! Certified lactation Counselor

06-08-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
jeebee Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 6,743 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Acne cream when pregnant? I would say you probably 'shouldn't' use proactive, the active ingredient is benzoyl peroxide though which is not proven to have any effect on pregnancy (and some doctors consider it safe to use, even though I guess maybe it hasn't been completely tested, they have not seen any negative effects). I would say if you want to use it once a week or so it should be fine, actually Neutrogena sells an acne mask which is benzoyl peroxide too and you can just use it once a week for a few minutes on your face. That seems to help me, and I think the amount that would be going into your bloodstream and have the potential to affect the baby would be extremely minimal. It's a toss up between staying sane and happy during pregnancy or making sure you avoid all potential toxins etc. I feel like you should be as cautious as you can, but keep common sense involved! Or go to Body shop, they have a few great clay face masks that are natural and not harsh on your skin, they would probably be fine to use as well. Anything with salicylic acid might be safe to use as well (although the jury is out on that one too). Here is some info I found: http://www.your-best-acne-treatment....pregnancy.html __________________ Jen=mummy to L and S and A, my birthday thief. Australian WAHM behind . I refund any excess shipping payment to overseas customers as it is hard to calculate using Etsy, for exact rates please convo me Pure Nappiness on FB

06-08-2009, 04:06 PM	#4
Lisa-Rachelle Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: west Tennessee Posts: 8,214 Ratings: 377 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Acne cream when pregnant? Have you tried plain old Witch Hazel? That usually works well for me during pregnancy. Its just an herbal, so I would think its pretty safe. I've never understood how a topical acne treatment could comprimise the baby....I've not been able to find ANY data at all __________________ Lisa Mom to G, E and S

06-08-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
kbrooks24 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 8,014 Ratings: 166 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Acne cream when pregnant? I dunno generally my OB lets me do/eat all the stuff they say is not ok during pregnancy saying it's just all myth. But w/ the acne treatments (particularly proactive) he was all telling me NO __________________ Kristen mommy to A(7) L(4) K (3) ISO: Green Strings Koto Garden fiber IS AT AND ETSY!