Pregnancy: which ingredients to favor, which to avoid?

Pregnancy is a time of upheaval—hormonal, bodily, emotional. The skin is no exception. Tightness, hyperpigmentation, heightened sensitivity, and the appearance of small blemishes are all signals it sends. So, how can you continue to take care of yourself without taking risks? Here's a guide to help you find your way and adopt the right practices, with peace of mind.

Skin in Full Transformation
During these nine months, the skin is subjected to a hormonal surge that changes its needs and behavior. Some women find their skin becomes drier or more reactive, while others, on the contrary, notice increased sebum production. Added to this is the necessary vigilance about the ingredients one applies.

Ingredients to Avoid with Caution

Retinoids (acidic vitamin A and its derivatives): Often used in anti-aging or anti-blemish skincare, they are contraindicated due to potential risks for fetal development.
High-dose salicylic acid: Widely used in anti-acne treatments, salicylic acid can be problematic in high doses during pregnancy. Known for its keratolytic properties, it can be absorbed by the skin in significant amounts at high doses.
Essential oils: Natural, yes, but not always harmless. Some can be neurotoxic, irritating, or even dangerous for the baby's development, especially in the first trimester.
Endocrine disruptors: Parabens, phthalates, alkylphenols... Their presence is still authorized in some cosmetics, but their potential toxicity calls for caution. Opt for simple, short, and certified clean formulas.

At Seasonly, all our formulas are designed with the most sensitive skin in mind: no retinol, no aggressive essential oils, and no controversial ingredients. Because during pregnancy, the priority is to protect, nourish, and soothe the skin, gently.

Here are some products that take care of your skin… and you:

 Our Cleansing Oil, made with 99% natural ingredients, dissolves makeup and impurities while respecting the skin's fragile balance.

2. Soothe, hydrate, regenerate
 TheSensitive Skin Night Oil is a concentrate of 14 botanical super-ingredients. It calms inflammation, deeply nourishes, and strengthens the skin barrier. Ideal for sealing in moisture overnight.

3. Brighten without aggressing
Instead of overly strong exfoliants, we opt for the gentleness of fruit enzymes contained in our New Skin Mask. It naturally stimulates cell renewal and revives radiance in just a few minutes.

4. Refresh tired eyes
 The Fatigue-Reducing Eye Serum, enriched with niacinamide and decongestant active ingredients, smooths lines, reduces dark circles, and awakens the eye contour — a real breath of fresh air, for visibly rested eyes.

5. Protect your skin
If there's one step not to forget, it's sunscreen. The mask of pregnancy can appear very quickly, and it's often difficult to get rid of. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen (UVA/UVB) to apply daily.

In Conclusion
Pregnancy is not a pause; it's a transformation. It's a unique opportunity to reconnect with your body, to listen to it differently, with gentleness and attention. Adapting your routine is cultivating a moment of well-being and connection to yourself. Taking care of your skin is also taking care of the woman you are, not just the future mother.