Cosmetics During Pregnancy

It is known that, during the delicate period of pregnancy, doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid exposing themselves to substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine.

However, recently, the attention has been moving internationally toward toxic substances contained in cosmetics and other consumer products.

This new focus is because some chemicals in personal care products have the potential to interfere with the reproductive system, pregnancy, and even childbirth.
Recently, doctors at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, have invited doctors to inform their patients about the potential toxic side effects caused by the exposure to certain chemicals in conventional cosmetics used by women during pregnancy.

Previously, in 2005, researchers at the University of Rochester found that prenatal exposure to phthalates used in cosmetics is linked to an abnormal development of newborns. Phthalates are still used, especially in glazes. The same goes for the phthalates that are still present in most conventional moisturizers today.

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that cosmetics do not always remain on the skins surface but can penetrate into the skin.

Our advice is always to use these products as infrequently as possible, especially during the delicate period of pregnancy and birth, where hormonal changes make the skin more sensitive and prone to allergic reactions.

The use of natural skin care products, especially Organic products, being more similar to the natural nature of the skin, and especially because of their lack of toxic chemicals, are the ideal choice to protect the well-being of both the mother and the child. Check out our natural, organic, vegan cosmetic line by OLGA COLA Cosmetics!

Dr. Olga Cola for ToBeOrganic