It is not uncommon for pregnant women to experience acne during pregnancy or later. However with the fears of using drugs (topical or otherwise), the worries of stress, hormonal changes and the life within, it could be a challenge to control pregnancy acne.

Now, even though the skin returns to its normal condition within a month or two after the baby is born, there are some suggestions to control pregnancy acne and still protect your baby and you as well.

1. Follow a healthy regimen of cleanliness to control bacteria.

2. Exercise daily to stimulate circulation to all parts of the body including the skin

3. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that have been thoroughly washed.

4. Avoid Junk foods (for the your health and that of the baby's)

5. Use simple acne control methods such as changing the pillowcases daily, rinsing the face with cold water, facial massaging and steaming etc.

6. AVOID MICROWAVES...This tip at all costs!!!

In addition to the steps above, it must be noted that there are some oral medicines that can be dangerous if taken during pregnancy.

Medications containing retinoic acid, which is used to treat severe acne, are dangerous for the unborn child.

What will be advised will be a healthy and nutrient rich diet of your fruits and veggies, mild stress-reliving exercises such as pregnancy yoga, and of course simple low-cost tips and hygienic procedures to control pregnancy acne breakouts.

Keep in mind, the body is changing as you're bringing new life to the world so that may be the cause of the acne during pregnancy, therefore, it will be safe to say take heart, after the baby is born, the situation may very well pass.

Here's to clearer skin naturally,

Foras.