We hate to break it to you, but the ‘pregnancy glow’ might just be a myth. Pregnancy can have a huge effect on one’s skin, and the change isn’t always a positive one. But then again the changes do always vary from person to person. Most pregnant women face a plethora of skin issues like breakouts, acne, discolouration, skin tags and even oily skin. While there are multiple products out there that you could use, not all of them are safe for your baby. So, here is a list of pregnancy-safe skincare products that will help you out. Take a look.

For a more affordable serum with hyaluronic acid to use on extra dry skin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, Park recommends The Ordinary’s HA with B5

Whether you’re using it as a moisturizer, as a massage oil, or pouring it in the bath, you can feel good that this product is made primarily with plant oils. It helps to moisturize your skin without a greasy feeling. It also contains Vitamin E, which helps with both scarring and stretch marks.

This serum helps to calm your skin, reduce inflammation, and calm general redness. This product will help with overall skin appearance. It is oil-free and non-comedogenic and helps in firming and moisturizing your skin. It can be used overnight or during the day underneath your makeup.

Bio-Oil is this multipurpose drugstore oil that can come to your rescue if you're suffering from some sort of hyperpigmentation or skin discolouration. It can also work wonders in preventing the onset of stretch marks and can even get rid of them later on.

Don't want to use those harsh makeup removers on your face? Don't fret, Mustela No-Rinse Cleansing Water is just the right product for you. It features aloe-infused cleansing water that will work well even for the most sensitive skin so you have nothing to worry about with this one.

The Kama Ayurveda Dhanwantaram Thailam brings you a tradional ayurvedic blend of vetiver, sesame oil, sida cordifolia, and gooseberry. It is best for relieving stress and pain, and for boosting immunity. This product is safe to use and can be used by anyone, including pregnant women.

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Nail enamels usually give out harmful fumes that shouldn’t be inhaled by a baby or a pregnant mom. However, this one isn’t like your usual nail enamel. The Patent Shine 10X series of nail polishes by Butter London is non-toxic. It’s free from Xylene, formaldehyde, DBP, toluene, ethyl tosylamide, camphor, and formaldehyde resin. So, it won’t harm your baby.

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This ayurvedic lipstick contains honey and clarified butter or ghee that keep your lips moisturized, heal dry and chapped lips, and have a lightening effect. It doesn’t contain paraben, SLES, and SLS, so it’s completely safe to use during pregnancy. It’s available in multiple shades.

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If you are looking for a gentle liquid exfoliator that addresses your bumpy skin texture and acne, try out these exfoliating pads by Elizabeth Arden. While they do contain glycolic acid, the concentration of it too low to be harmful for you. It’s the perfect replacement for your liquid exfoliating toners.