prenatal skincare regimen for clear, glowing skin & stretchmark reduction.
Prenatal Skincare Regimen For Clear, Glowing Skin & Stretch Mark Reduction
Dont’s
Avoid retinol, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, avobenzone/oxybenzone.
Do’s
Replace with antioxidant serum (L-ascorbic acid (water soluble vitamin c) OR tetra-hexyldecyl ascorbate (THDA lipid soluble vitamin c) depending on skin type, hyaluronic acid serum & a moisturizer with noncomedogenic ceramides.
Use a sleep-in hydration mask on face & belly nightly & rub belly with glycolipid or phospholipid serum daily to strengthen collagen elastin fibers, firming skin barrier & extracellular matrix for reduced stretch marks.
Spot treat break-outs with sulfur & exfoliate 1-3x weekly with a gentle fruit enzyme polish to keep the follicle clear from cellular debris and buildup that can cause breakouts.
Use a 3% glycolic acid once a month as a brightening exfoliating treatment for instant resurfacing “just had a facial” appearance.
Carry an intensely hydrating mist in your purse and spray throughout the day to revitalize & refresh.
Wear a daily pure mineral sunscreen to keep unwanted hyperpigmentation or hormonal melasma pigment patches to a minimum for a more even complexion.
Be sure to read all labels & check with your physician or dermatologist for approved ingredients while pregnant/breastfeeding.
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Shop Our Courtney Parkhill Skincare Collection For These Prenatal Product Recommendations HERE:
CLEANSERS - Lavender Cleansing Lotion & Wildflower Herbal Wash
HYDRATING MIST - Rainforest Mist
SERUM - Pick 3 = HA, Antioxidant & Lipid
1. Waterfall Quench (HA)
2. Lilac Sea (Vitamin C/Sensitive) OR Aspen Light (Vitamin C/Normal/Combo)
3. Cloud Bliss (Lipid/Normal/Combo) OR Tidal Glow (Lipid/Severely Dry)
MOISTURIZER - Alpenglow Hydrator
DAILY SPF - Tropic Sol Mineral
EXFOLIANT - Wild Coast Polish
MONTHLY MICRO-PEEL - Alpine Radiance
Let me know if you need anything at all during this precious time.
Courtney Parkhill, L.E.
*All products are non comedogenic, acne-safe, vegan formulations, cruelty-free & made in the USA.