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These are sunscreen, sunscreen – oh, and more sunscreen. What products should I use if I am
What to do if this bit of news caught up with you a tad too pregnant?
late? Well, consistent exfoliation may assist with the
treatment of existing over-pigmentation; and there are
certain dark spot correctors and moisturisers that will also
do the trick.

How can I get rid of ne lines?

Fine lines are fundamentally the forerunner to wrinkles.
Often, they can be softened by gentle exfoliation,
adequate hydration (applied topically using products
with hyaluronic acid, in addition to drinking plenty of
water) and a good night’s sleep. If hydrating products
aren’t quite working, then it may be time to start leaning
on skincare with anti-ageing benets.

Which products are useful for sensitive

skin?

With sensitive skin, you want to be kind to it, avoiding the
possibility of irritating ingredients, such as fragrance and
alcohol. Look to products that shun synthetics like
Essential oils are best avoided during pregnancy, as are
parabens, phthalates, methylisothiazolinone (MIT), sodium
strong fragrances. These can, in some cases, cause
lauryl sulfate (SLS) and microplastics. Mineral oil is known to
morning sickness. Strong actives such as retinol should be
clog pores so that is best avoided too. To be on the safe
avoided, as also potential irritants such as parabens,
side, look to ranges especially formulated with sensitive
phthalates, methylisothiazolinone (MIT), sodium lauryl
skin in mind.
sulfate (SLS), and microplastics.
Why are natural skincare products

be er?

If a natural skincare brand is quality, it will be doing its nest
for the environment, and your health. Therefore, if those
things are vital to you then it absolutely makes natural
skincare a better choice in terms of ethos. However never
take products at face value: do your investigation into the
brands you like the look of by reading the “About” section
on their website; and ask questions either in-store or on
social media.

How can I remove eye make-up,
particularly around sensitive eyes?

To start with, you need a gentle skincare product to lift
away make-up. A product we love is Glov makeup
remover. Simply wet your glove in the shower or basin and
wipe your face. The makeup will transfer to the glove. You
don’t have to use any products. It is therefore ideal for
those with sensitive skins. The gentle exfoliation with also
remove any dead skin cells from your face. It’s really that
simple!

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