My skin was always clear but since i got pregnant face is full of pimples, im 11 weeks. Never had this much acne before na. is it the hormones doing this? anyone else faced breakouts in early months?
Who even called it a 'pregnancy glow'? I'm in my 3rd trimester and my face looks like a teenager's science project! It's just the hormones working overtime while we do all the heavy lifting. Hang in there, we'll get our real skin back soon!
I just delivered a few months back and honestly, my face was full of painful acne in the first trimester. It's totally due to the crazy hormone surge that increases oil production. Don't worry, it cleared up completely on its own postpartum, just wash your face with a mild cleanser.
Actually, the surge in progesterone hormone makes your skin produce more sebum, which clogs pores. My doctor told me strictly not to use any OTC acne creams like salicylic acid or retinoids as they are unsafe for the baby. She recommended just keeping the skin clean and hydrated.
I know how frustrating and stressful it is to look in the mirror and see breakouts when you're already feeling so low. Your feelings are completely valid, it can really affect your confidence. But try to remember it's just pregnancy hormones and it's temporary, please don't stress over it.
Oh god, I had so many breakouts and I kept worrying if my skincare products were harming the baby! I spent hours reading ingredients lists and stressing out. It's just normal hormones, so please don't overthink it like I did—just stick to safe, plain aloe vera gel.
