Solving Pregnancy Skin Problems
Safe skincare
"You might notice your skin is more sensitive when you're pregnant," says Kellett. "And things you may have tolerated before might be more irritating now." Basically, she says, just be gentle with your skin. If you find it's drier than usual, switch to a more emollient moisturizer. If your skin is oilier, look for a water-based moisturizer that is oil-free. Dabbing your face with blotting papers during the day also helps.
Kellett also recommends being as vigilant as ever about checking your moles for any changes in size or color during pregnancy as there have been incidences of women developing melanoma while pregnant.
Meet our expert:
Dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society, and the Toronto Dermatological Society. A graduate of the University of Toronto's Medical School, Dr. Kellett received training in Internal Medicine and specialized in Dermatology. Additional accreditations include Cutaneous Laser Surgery study at Harvard University. She has published scientific papers on skin care topics and acts as an advisor in developing laser technology and to the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
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