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Pregnant Women And Skin Care Priority

October 28th, 2009

When a woman gets pregnant—once she gets through the torturous morning sickness phase—she gets that healthy gorgeous glow that oftentimes carries through the rest of her term. However, even though pregnant women tend to get that special glow that radiates off of them, many still depend on skincare treatments to help them feel pretty when the rest of their body is rapidly changing and growing. 

There are a few companies that have taken the reins and decided to make skincare their priority for pregnant women. Due to the number of chemicals and contaminants involved in a lot of skincare products, companies like Belli and Basq have made it their goal to make fetus-friendly products that are safe for the mom and the growing baby inside of her in order to make sure those nine months, and the years following are filled with great memories and nice, healthy skin.

Belli Skincare is touted as the “world’s safest skincare line” and is marketed to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and toddlers. Belli is recommended by some of the leading obstetricians in the United States because of its screening process. In 2002, Drs. Jason and Annette Rubin founded Belli Skincare choosing the best products to fit their high standards of quality: nontoxic ingredients, organic or holistic, dye and paraben free, with health benefits or aromatherapy. The doctors rely on a scientific approach to help them choose their products: Teratology. 

Teratology is from the Greek for téras or tératos meaning genitive/monster and logosmeaning the study of. Teratology is the study of genetic abnormalities as well as problems with physiological development. Birth defects occur in about 5 percent of all newborns, and is a leading cause of mortality. 

If statistics are meant to spark awareness, with about 65 percent of infants with birth defects having no known cause, it seems like a great reason to take every precaution necessary. Belli Skincare consults professionals from around the country to find and promote the safest products for expectant families. Belli takes care to address every need for the various beginning stages of life from emerging embryo to cooing infant. Belli products are sold at a variety of retailers including spas, maternity stores, doctor’s offices, Pottery Barn Kids and can also be found online. 

Skincare is nothing to take lightly and safety is a big concern among everyone especially soon-to-be mothers, new mamas, and healthy cherubic babies. Though not every woman is a mother, every woman understands the importance of feeling and looking your best in your skin.

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  1. Maura
    October 30th, 2009 at 21:56 | #1

    Blah, blah, blah… Before writing a post you should do a thorough research on this brands you are highlighting. I can’t say anything about Belli, their skin care is great. As for Basq – it is in fact un-safest skin care for mothers to be and cotains a lot of chemicals and toxins even non-pregnant women should stay away from. Do your own research. Their products contain:

    Triethanolamine (TEA) (Rates 6 on Skin Deep), human immune system toxicant
    Fragrance (8), link to phthalates, link to genital abnormalities in boys.
    Propylene Glycol (4-7), carcinogen
    Hexylene Glycol (4-5) irritant
    Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) (5) derevative of Retinol, known to cause birth defects
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate (3-6) strong irritant
    DMDM Hydantoin (7-9) human immune system toxicant, restricted/banned in Japan (!!!)
    Polyethylene (6-8) Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin
    PEG-100 Stearate (5-7) evidence of sense organ toxicity, endocrine system disruption , Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin
    Ceteareth-12 (5-9) Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin, brain and nervous system neurotoxicity evidence.
    Ceteareth-20 (5-9) Dioxane contamination concern, neurotoxic.
    Urea (5), human immune system toxicant
    Iodopropynl Butylcarbamate (4-6), Human toxicant – strong evidence, restricted in Japan.

    Sad to think that sources of mass information try to promote the brand that is not at all what they are trying to be.

  2. admin
    October 31st, 2009 at 17:35 | #2

    Is it so? Btw thanks for the information, i have edit the post :)

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