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UpCircle's Skincare routine for pregnancy

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While we have not yet completed official pregnancy and breastfeeding compatibility testing across our range, this process is currently underway. In the meantime, we have carried out extensive internal research and consulted with our professional formulators to help guide customers as transparently and responsibly as possible.

That said, recommendations surrounding pregnancy and breastfeeding can vary between healthcare professionals, and we are not medical experts. For this reason, we are unable to guarantee whether any product is suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the decision to use a product ultimately remains at your own discretion.

If you have any concerns, we would always recommend discussing the full ingredient list - available on each product page - with your GP, midwife, consultant or other qualified healthcare professional for personalised advice and a second opinion.
We also encourage customers to carry out their own research using trusted resources such as Medicines in Pregnancy.

We hope the information provided below helps guide your choice and offers reassurance as you make the decision that feels right for you.

 

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you’re blooming or blemishing, pregnancy can be a time when you need to give extra thought to your skincare.

Even if you swear by a cabinet full of skin care products, once you become pregnant, your skin can change dramatically. A high level of hormones disrupts your skin's delicate balance, speeds up dehydration, increases sensitivity, and impairs your skin's resistance to dirt, wind, and UV rays. What does this mean? This means that your old reliable routine may not be as reliable anymore or pregnancy safe. In this blog, we’ll take you through the ideal skincare routine for pregnancy that is safe while ensuring you can feel and look your best!

The good news is that we made it easy for you to follow so it doesn’t need to be complicated. We have broken it down into a face routine and a body routine.

Face Routine:



Daily cleansing, morning, and night

Start off by using our Cleansing Face Milk which is the perfect derm approved gentle pregnancy-friendly cleanser for every day use - all thanks to the upcycled oat powder which helps restores the skin's moisture barrier. The results? A clear and refreshed face.

Weekly pamper, morning and night

For an extra treat, you should try to enjoy pampering yourself a few times a week using our Clarifying Face Mask with Olive Powder to reveal the pregnancy glow underneath.

Awakening the skin with hyaluronic acid morning and night

Pregnancy is a tiring 9 months, and the skin can become dry and dull that time. So, this next step is beneficial to add a boost of hydration to the face. Spritz our Face toner to plump and balance the skin then apply our Eye Cream to brighten under the eyes. Both contain safe levels of salicylic acid. 

Gentle moisturising rich in vitamins and antioxidants

Now it's time to add moisture back to the face using our Night Cream with Vitamin A, which is essential oil free and contains pregnancy-safe levels of pro-retinol. However, if you want to avoid pro-retinol completely then we recommend using the Organic Face Oil with Coffee Extract. It is 100% natural and 98% organic. It will nourish and moisturise your skin as it is wonderfully rich in Vitamin C. For double moisture and hydration use the Face Oil after applying the Night Cream! 

Protect the skin from harmful UV rays during the day

Lastly, it's time to apply SPF (yes, even in the winter too!). It is extremely important to protect your skin from high UV rays especially during the summer and it's vital not to skip this step when you're pregnant. Our Mineral SPF is reef-safe and dermatologically approved. It provides an essential physical defence against both UVA and UVB rays.
 

Body Routine:



Daily Cleansing

Start off by cleansing your skin with our Hand + Body Wash. This fruity hand + body wash leaves hands feeling soothed and protected, with an invigorating blend of lemongrass and mandarin oils. Suitable for dry skin.

Weekly pamper, morning or night

Pregnancy is a tiring 9 months and unfortunately, it can cause lots of joint pains, muscle aches and stress so why not unwind once a week and enjoy a revitalising bath experience using our Bath salts. Whilst you unwind and relax, the bath salts get to work. The three natural salts include muscle-relaxing Epsom salt, breakout-busting sea salt and anti-pollutant Himalayan pink salt.

Moisturise and clear the skin

Finally, it's time to moisturise and nourish the skin using our Hand + Body Lotion
This is an uplifting lotion that combines bergamot water with grapefruit and lemongrass oil to uplift and invigorate the senses whilst protecting and repairing the skin.


All our products are made with natural ingredients to make them as kind to you as they are to the planet. We hope you enjoy using our pregnancy-safe products!