Help for really bad skin during pregnancy?

I am 14 weeks pregnant with number 2, and just like with the first my skin is out of control! I have got acne on almost every inch of my face, especially on my forehead and around my mouth. When not pregnant, I have great skin that rarely breaks out unless I sleep with my make-up on for a couple of nights. With my first child, my skin cleared up almost as soon as the second trimester started. At this point, I don't think it's going to get better any time soon! PLEASE RECOMMEND SOMETHING!!





*I have tried Pro Active while pregnant and before, and it does not affect my skin (when not pregnant, it actually caused me to break out when I forgot to use it a couple of times), so please don't suggest it!

Help for really bad skin during pregnancy?
ProActiv isn't recommended during pregnancy anyway...not because of what it does to your skin, but what is, or can be absorbed.





Gentle soap and water and remember to moisturize with a light moisturizer designed for oily skin. Dried out skin will not help acne. If you cleared up in second trimester last time, chances are pretty good it will happen again...hang in there!
Reply:I've had to deal with acne since being pregnant too (24 weeks now). I tried a couple things, but finally went with Cetaphil skin cleanser. It's very gentle, but my face still feels clean without dryness (my skin is usually very dry). I also use St Ives medicated apricot scrub-I've just always liked to exfoliate daily. I think this helped my skin calm down a bit. I do still have blemishes periodically (at least once every 1-2 weeks), but it doesn't cover my whole face and look so bad.
Reply:Wash your face in the morning and at night. Also make wear a minimal amount of make-up, which I know is hard since usually we try and cover up all the blemishes. Make sure the make-up that you are using is oil-free and try maybe for sensitive skin. And drink more water. But thats about it.
Reply:I wouldn't use proactive.





I would look in the natural section of your local drug or grocery store and buy soaps, shampoos and lotions that are natural. This may not completely solve your issue but it will keep from causing more flareups.





If that doesn't work it might be best to see a dermotologist I'm sure there are safe products or at least remedies to help you out.





Best of luck...
Reply:My face hardly ever broke out before I got pregnant, then with all the hormones and what not it got bad.. The only thing I have found that helps is Nutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, and St Ives Apricot Scrub...I usually wash my face when I wake up, in the shower, and before I go to bed. I don't wear a lot of make up but I have heard that if you wear make up trying i.d. bareMinerals, is a good choice especially while pregnant because it is oil free and even safe enough to sleep in.

camellia