During pregnancy, your skin, as well as your body, goes through some dramatic changes. Skin-related issues, which stem from pregnancyand the resulting changes in hormones, can include acne, patches of dark pigmentation known as melasma, sensitivities, dryness and excessive oiliness. Trying to find the right balance of professional-grade skincare products for pregnant women can be challenging. Many professional skincare products that address the new skin issues brought on by hormonal changes aren't safe for pregnant women to use.

Because pregnancy can cause the skin’s condition to change, the skin care products need to change to match. Professional-grade skin care products used during pregnancy need to be safe and gentle, while still being effective. Certain ingredients are unsafe to use while pregnant, including, but not limited to, retinoids, hydroquinone and benzoyl peroxide.

Check with a doctor before starting a skincare regime during pregnancy.