Noticing changes in your skin since becoming pregnant? Here’s why!

Whether you’re perfectly 'glowing' or not, changes in hormones can be a rollercoaster ride for you and your skin. We're here to help smooth the way by taking you through some of the most common changes your skin may experience during pregnancy, which can include:

Increased sensitivity

Changes during pregnancy can weaken your skin barrier. A compromised skin barrier allows external irritants and aggressors to penetrate your skin more easily, which, in turn, makes your skin more susceptible to sensitivity and irritation.

Dark Spots and hyperpigmentation

A rise in oestrogen levels contributes to the production of excessive pigmentation in the face and body, which can lead to the formation of unwanted dark spots and areas of discolouration.

Dryness and crepiness

Hormonal changes can also cause dry skin or itchy skin due to dehydration attributed to by changes in your skin’s microbiome.

Oiliness, breakouts and blackheads

With all those hormonal fluctuations, it's no wonder you may experience an increase in oily skin during pregnancy, more frequent breakouts or occasional pregnancy breakouts.

Routine for dryness: 

Start and end your day with Evercalm™ Gentle Cleansing Milk for a nourishing and comforting cleanse that’ll calm and soothe very dry or irritated skin. 

Morning and evening, help to reduce the appearance of fine lines caused by dehydration with Bio Retinoid™ Youth Serum. Delivering retinol-mirroring results, made suitable for sensitive skin, this smoothing serum is powered by our naturally derived alternative to retinol, Bidens Pilosa. 

For intensive hydration at any time of the day, Bio Retinoid™ Youth Concentrate Oil has an ultra-nourishing formula that helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier to target the appearance of fine lines. For a double dose of hydration, finish with our luxuriously rich Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream for more supple and healthy-looking skin. 

Routine for oiliness: 

Over-stripping your skin of moisture can actually cause it to produce even more surface sebum, so choosing a refreshing cleanse like Evercalm™ Gentle Cleansing Gel will help to rebalance your skin without drying it out. 

In the evening, Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is a multi-benefit must-have for powerful, yet gentle clarifying as well as brightening. Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of pores size, the exfoliating formula helps to break down dead skin cells, unblocks pores and sweeps away excess sebum. 

Not only suitable for sensitive skin, Evercalm™ Global Protection Day Cream uses a blend of free radical neutralisers that help to shield skin against damage triggered by pollution and external aggressors, which can compromise your skin barrier and cause potential breakouts and blemishes.