What cosmetics are good for pregnant women? What are the taboos?

Pregnant women are a special group. After all, they have a baby in their body. What kind of cosmetics are good for them? What are the taboos for pregnant women to use cosmetics?

What cosmetics are good for pregnant women?

Pregnant women should be cautious when choosing cosmetics. They must read the ingredients carefully and choose skin care products such as pure natural plants, medicines, herbal essences, etc. These products are safe and non-addictive. It is recommended to use cosmetics specially formulated for pregnant women.

Some old-fashioned facial cosmetics such as rouge and goose egg powder may contain small amounts of musk and borneol, which may cause fetal miscarriage and should be absolutely prohibited for expectant mothers.

The composition of lipstick is relatively complex, usually consisting of lanolin, wax, pigments and fragrances. Among them, lanolin will absorb various heavy metal trace elements and bacteria in the air. After applying lipstick, some harmful substances in the air will easily be absorbed on the lips and invade the body with saliva. Moreover, some substances have a certain degree of permeability and can easily enter the fetus and cause harm to the fetus. In view of this, experts recommend that it is best not to wear lipstick for a long time.

Many modern cosmetics such as eye shadow and eyeliner contain chemical ingredients, which enter the body through the tear glands and may affect the baby's development.

What are the cosmetic taboos for pregnant women

1. Pregnant women should not use hair dye. According to relevant expert investigations and research, the chemical components in hair dyes (especially inferior hair dyes) can directly cause skin cancer, breast cancer, and even cause fetal malformations, seriously affecting fetal development.

2. Pregnant women should not perm their hair, especially not use chemical perm lotions. After a woman becomes pregnant, her hair becomes extremely fragile and may even fall out. This type of perm solution may cause allergic reactions in some women and affect the development of the fetus.

3. Pregnant women should not wear lipstick. Lipstick contains various ingredients such as oils, waxes, pigments and fragrances. The oil usually used is lanolin. In addition to absorbing various heavy metal trace elements in the air that are harmful to the human body, lanolin may also absorb E. coli and enter the fetus, and it also has a certain permeability. After a pregnant woman puts on lipstick, some harmful substances in the air are easily adsorbed on her lips and invade the body along with saliva, causing harm to the fetus in the pregnant woman's belly.

In addition, some cosmetics contain elements that are harmful to the human body, such as lead, mercury, and arsenic. Many cosmetics such as black hair creams and hair dyes contain high amounts of lead. Some also contain high amounts of copper. Moreover, some cosmetics contain a very alarming number of bacteria. Therefore, pregnant women should be cautious when choosing cosmetics.

4. Avoid using cooling oil. Some pregnant women like to apply cooling oil to refresh themselves, which is a very bad habit. Because the ingredients contained in cooling oil, such as camphor, mint, and eucalyptus oil, can be absorbed through the skin and can enter the fetus through the placenta, affecting its growth and development. There are reports that camphor may cause fetal malformation, stillbirth or miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid using cooling oils or other drugs to refresh themselves. They can take a short rest when they feel tired. They should not over-stimulate the nerves, which will affect their normal regulatory function.