Mama You've Got This...

SKINCARE

Botox shaming is so 2015. While most women are still not shouting

from the rooftops about what they’re injecting into their faces,

the judgy judgy era has also come to a close. With all of the

minimally invasive options available we should feel lucky that

there are ways we can keep our turkey waddle, eye bags and

angry forehead lines at bay without ever having to go under the

knife. That said, there’s a time and a place to undertake said

treatments and pregnancy is not such a time.

Most cosmetic treatments, including Botox, don’t have enough

research behind them to deem them safe or not for use during

pregnancy, which is why it’s not worth it to partake. Best to lay off

the neurotoxins for nine months and seek out alternative anti-

ageing treatments, such as skincare containing antioxidants

and peptides. If you’re not already using a skincare product

containing vitamin C, pregnancy is a good time to start. Make

sure to talk to your doctor before introducing any new skincare

into your routine during pregnancy.

While Botox and fillers may be off the table during pregnancy,

you can see the dermatologist for other treatments. The few

in-office procedures deemed safe while you’re expecting include

red and blue LED light treatments. Blue light therapy will help

to kill bacteria on the skin that could lead to acne, while red light

helps reduce inflammation and stimulates collagen and elastin

production. LED light therapy is chemical-free, painless and

non-invasive.

What cosmetic treatments should

I cut out during pregnancy?

While I fully believe in

maintenance, and nine

months is a long time

to step away from your

tune-ups, the best way

to keep your skin from

ageing during pregnancy

is with vigilant use of

sunscreen, rain or shine,

summer or winter. After

you’re finished breast-

feeding, you can return

to the cosmetic treatments

of your choice. It’s yummy

mummy makeover time!