For every woman, skin care and beauty is essential need, pregnant women are no exception, during pregnancy, pregnant women affected by hormones, sweat glands, sebaceous glands become excessive, with pimples and brown spot pigment started to appear on the skin, affecting the appearance, in many cases, naturally women will started to use makeup and other skin products to cover up. However, for pregnant women, if choose the wrong choice of cosmetic products containing hazardous ingredients at any time will lead to birth defects, so pregnant women should be careful when purchasing skin care products, so as not to affect the health of the fetus.

British study points out that if prenatal exposure to a lot of hairspray, the chances for the fetus to have hypospadias will be double; research indicates that hair spray contained phthalates which would disrupt the body's hormonal system, thereby affecting the fetal genital development. Some whitening skin care products containing vitamin A acid composition (Retinoids), may also lead to birth defects. Doctor first suggested that the first three months of pregnancy, pregnant women should use minimal cosmetics, so as not to affect fetal organ development.

Pregnant women can use a basic moisturizing cleansing treatment (fragrance and alcohol free) and sun screen also, whitening will depend on ingredients, if apply too excessive can lead to poisoning, it is also not recommended in pregnant women to use. In addition, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and adequate rest; do not worry too much skin problem that affects physical, psychological and health of the fetus.

Skin care of pregnant women:

1. Pimples – Apply mild cleansing products to wash facial area, avoid using alcohol and fragrance products, will naturally subside after delivery.

2. Spots - pregnant women, hormonal changes affect the melanin, the formation of pigmentation, good sun protection measures, will gradually fade after delivery.

3. Sensitive skin - as long as the use of appropriate skin cream can relieve the symptoms disappear after delivery.

4. Skin-whitening - does not recommend the use of Vitamin A acid and hydroquinone whitening products.

5. Laser phototherapy treatment - does not affect the health of the fetus, but not the use of steroids and strong antibiotics to treat the infection, it is not recommended.