I use olay daily cream and night cream both. Now im 2nd trimester and suddenly tension ho gaya whether these products are ok for baby. Anyone still using it?
Oh, skincare is so tricky now! I had to pack away my favorite Olay creams because of the anti-aging ingredients. Now I just stick to eating lots of fresh fruits and keeping myself hydrated, which honestly gives a better pregnancy glow anyway!
It really depends on the specific Olay product you are using. Some have retinoids or salicylic acid which aren't recommended during pregnancy. It's best to show the ingredients list to your dermatologist or gynac before using.
I actually researched this thoroughly and my gynac told me to avoid anything with retinol, retinyl palmitate, or high salicylic acid, which are in many Olay products. Always read the back of the pack. If it's just a basic hydrating cream without actives, it should be fine.
I am also planning to conceive and currently looking into my skincare cabinet to see what's safe. Is there a specific Olay cream you use? Let me know if your doctor approves it, would love to know too!
Honestly, when I had severe morning sickness, even the smell of my Olay cream made me throw up. I stopped all fancy creams and just used plain coconut oil. If you want to use it, make sure it has no harmful chemicals, but keeping things simple is best.
Regular moisturizing creams are fine, but stay far away from Olay's anti-aging or retinol range. Pregnancy skin is super sensitive anyway. Switch to basic gentle cleansers and pregnancy-safe moisturizers like Cetaphil for these nine months.
