https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 12:52:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278708 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:44:09 +0000 creativemomma15 2278708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsrain: my mom had this normally and she puts on coconut oil every night before bed and it makes a huge difference for her. Plus, it's all natural! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278678 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:12:58 +0000 ms.line 2278678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have bad acne anyway, though it was well controlled by spironolactone and retin-A, which I discontinued while TTC. Especially since I've been pregnant, my skin has been a HOT MESS. I tried Belli, Mario Badescu, Dermatologica, Body Shop Tea Tree, and I'm finally on Proactiv+, which is the only thing that has made even a slight dent in the problem! My midwives are fine with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid used topically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278662 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 06:39:03 +0000 Silva 2278662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: try sulphur based products. Kate Somerville makes a great foaming mask. And you can get a huge jar of sulphur ointment from Amazon for super cheap- I use it as a spot treatment.<br /> My doctor did say that benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine during pregnancy, but some people are concerned about it. I used a face wash that contained salicylic acid, but tried to limit my use of spot treatments/masks containing it (I figured the longer it was on my skin the more would be absorbed? Maybe not, but it made me feel better).<br /> And, for what it's worth, both my doc and the pediatrician were fine with my using retinoid cream while breastfeeding. Again, some people don't like to, but after some research I was fine with it a couple times a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278659 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 06:36:57 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2278659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had horrible acne with my second. My skin has always been clear and I had no idea how to treat my skin with acne. I ended up with cetaphil and clearasil. It got "better" but wasn't back to normal until after delivery.<br /> Three pregnancies, three girls, and I only had acne with one. My skin was flawless with my first and is again with my third. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278644 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 05:55:16 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2278644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: if the Old Wives Tales are true you are having a girl!</p> <p>My regimen: Cetaphil gentle cleanser followed by St Ives Green Tea blackhead scrub then The Body Shop Tea Tree toner and last Cetaphil moisturizer. I have combination skin with generally bumpy skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278634 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 04:51:35 +0000 petunia354 2278634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the worst skin of my life when I was pregnant with DS so I don't think gender has anything to do with it. It was all hormonal so nothing topical would help. It totally blows, I feel your pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278628 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 02:32:55 +0000 shopaholic 2278628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had some bad cystic acne with DD! I think it's true! I used all these items in the Mario Badescu Acne repair kit with her pregnancy. I read somewhere it was one of the safe lines to use while pregnant. The buffering lotion was my favorite.<br /> <a href="https://www.mariobadescu.com/acne-repair-kit" rel="nofollow">https://www.mariobadescu.com/acne-repair-kit</a></p> <p>This pregnancy I only had a few pimples here and there. And it's a boy. Not sure if that's the reason why or if I have a better skin care regimen now. I DO use this toner every day now and I've had like 2 teeny pimples since.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Thayers-Alcohol-free-Petal-Witch-Hazel/dp/B00016XJ4M" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Thayers-Alcohol-free-Petal-Witch-Hazel/dp/B00016XJ4M</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278563 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:09:48 +0000 mrsrain 2278563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone get rosacea in pregnancy? Pretty sure that's what I'm dealing with :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278525 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:23:36 +0000 MaryM 2278525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also use cerave. </p> <p>I get a giant cystic pimple the week of each OB appointment. I don't think anxiety is helping!</p> <p>I'm also having a girl, so wondering if there is some truth to that theory </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278515 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:11:59 +0000 ladybee 2278515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: if this acne produces a girl, I'll take it!! :happy: Before pregnancy I liked Renee Rouleau anti-cystic treatment but I'm not sure if it's safe during pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278512 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:09:06 +0000 catomd00 2278512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh my skin which is typically nearly flawless was awful when I was pregnant with my daughter. It got better towards the end but there was pretty much nothing I found that worked and k was comfortable using. I like cerave in general. I tried the belli skin products and it was a total waste of $. Good luck! It seriously sucks :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-acne#post-2278508 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:07:00 +0000 ladybee 2278508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My skin has never been great but it's never been this bad!! I'm 16 weeks with baby number 2. With my son my skin was awesome. This time it's a hot mess. I've got cystic acne, white heads, black heads, just ew. </p> <p>Any tips? Products you loved? I do wash my face twice a day with Dr. Woods Black Shea Soap. </p>