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what trimester are you in? I would break out every month (just a little here and there) pre-pregnancy. During my first trimester, I broke out like crazy. It seemed like it would never end! But in actuality, it probably only lasted a month or two. I didn't do anything except maybe wash with salycylic acid face wash every once in a while.

Then in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters AND lasting to now (LO is 11 months old), my skin has been clear. Perhaps it is just your body getting used to the extra hormones.

I've had terrible acne since the first few weeks (now 21.5 weeks) and it has only recently started to get better since I changed my face wash, etc. I've started using Neutrogena Naturals face wash and then putting a topical benzoyl peroxide on the worst spots, as I was told this was safe to use during pregnancy. In the morning I use Aveeno face lotion. I've also been making sure not to wipe my face too hard with the washcloth after washing and to change that out every day or two.

I use Cetaphil or Aveeno facewash, no acne meds, just moisturizer and bare minerals as needed!

I use Cetaphil, too, and my OB said using a little benzoyl peroxide (I have a 2.5% concentration) is just fine. I also use a gentle exfoliator (make sure it doesn't have salicylic acid) a couple of times a week and I moisturize really well morning and night. My skin is definitely not perfect, but it's been manageable during this pregnancy.