Use of cosmetics in pregnancy
There are many myths about the use of cosmetics during pregnancy we often scared and confused.
But we know that not all cosmetics are safe and that any drug or applied to the skin and mucous membranes are absorbed into the blood-feeding and therefore may also affect the fetus.
For example, it recommends the use of creams indicated for skin aging from the sun in its composition containing retinol or derivatives, as has been shown that retinoids administered orally, are associated with the appearance of numerous malformations in the fetus. sunscreens pose no risk because they are kept in the surface layer of the skin and its absorption is minimal. By contrast, pregnant women should use a high protective factor to prevent the emergence of so-called chloasma gravidarum (dark spots that appear on the skin).
The deodorants can be used, except those containing aluminum salts are used for large surfaces such as hands or feet. Perfumes not do any harm to the fetus.
The make-up and masks are also harmless to the developing fetus.
Hair dyes can be used during pregnancy unless the so-called progressive (mostly used by men), which may contain lead salts.
Finally, there is no evidence that the use of chemical hair straightening or curling produce effects on the fetus or newborn.