Steer Clear: 10 Beauty and cosmetic ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

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Pregnant? Take steps to avoid these 10 cosmetic ingredients – some of them may even surprise you.

Pregnancy can be a joyous period in your life – after all, you’re welcoming new life into this world! Unfortunately, it can also be a tricky time dealing with all the physical changes. Your pregnancy hormones might throw your skin and hair out of its usual rhythm, and then there’s the issue of which products in your food and medicine cabinet are safe to consume or use.

You might have heard of certain foods to avoid when you are expecting a child, but did you know that there are cosmeceutical ingredients that ob-gyns and dermatologists recommend you avoid during pregnancy? Check out our list of 10 cosmetic and beauty ingredients to avoid while pregnant in the gallery above. Reduce the risk of complications happening to your unborn child.

Sarah Khan

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