Retinol Vs Bakuchiol
Imagine this…
You just found out that you are pregnant and you are so excited to welcome a baby into your life. Big changes are happening in your body, a growing belly and hormonal shifts. Despite the morning sickness everything is great, but you have noticed that your skin seems more dry, dull, red, uneven, and you are experiencing hormonal breakouts.
Looking for a solution, you start to google remedies for your skin concerns. You come across products containing Retinol, which promise to take care of all of them. After further research, you find out that Retinol will actually cause more harm than good. It can be very irritating to the skin, cause redness, burning, and peeling. It is also a synthetic form of Vitamin A created in a lab. To top it off, it isn’t safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. It can actually cause Birth Defects if used while pregnant! Okay, now Retinol is no longer an option.
So what now? If the ingredient that everyone is raving about is actually bad for your skin…What do you do to find relief?
Does this narrative sound familiar to you? Maybe you stumbled across this blog because you are in that googling process. The truth is, it isn’t easy to find skincare safe for pregnancy. But you're lucky that you found us, because we have the answer and solution for you…keep reading.
Have you ever heard of Bakuchiol? If not, let me introduce you. Bakuchiol is an amazing natural ingredient made from the flower Psoralea Corylifolia. It naturally stimulates the renewal of skin cells to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation. Although it can cause some slight stinging, it is generally safe for sensitive skin. And you probably guessed it, but there are no known pregnancy risks related to the use of Bakuchiol!
Within 8 weeks of consistent use, you will start to notice a difference in your skin! Don’t quite believe us? Check this out…
It was found in a study in 2018 that “bakuchiol and retinol both significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation, with no statistical difference between the compounds.” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/
I know, it’s amazing, there really is a natural retinol alternative that is pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sensitive skin safe! We actually have a product containing Bakuchiol, the Renewing Flower Serum. It contains 2% Bakuchiol, along with other powerful skin remedies sourced from wildflowers.
Keep your body and baby safe, don’t turn to aggressive skin treatments. Prevent skin irritation and skin barrier damage by using a natural, gentle alternative.
Shop the Renewing Flower Serum HERE and experience that pregnancy glow that everyone is talking about!
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First pregnancies can be scary and the fear of birth paralyzing.
Instead of taking action, you’re overwhelmed. You can only hope that your healthcare provider will make the best decisions for you.
I wish I’d been better prepared but I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I felt like birth was just one of those miserable experiences women have to push through and endure.
Now that I’m in my third trimester expecting my second baby, I’m choosing to embrace birth with intention.
What I’m doing differently this time around:
Choosing a Natural Birth:
This felt scary at first, but I want a redemptive and peaceful birth. One where I have the autonomy to move my body into positions that support my baby’s efforts to enter the world.
Embracing Knowledge:
Instead of letting fear take over, I’m absorbing as much information as possible. I’ve consulted with my midwife to craft my ideal birth plan. I’m also watching birth videos to get more comfortable with the experience.
Chiropractic Care:
I’m seeing a chiropractor to help me align my hips and back to help make the birth experience be more comfortable. I made sure to look for a chiropractor who is certified in the Webster technique to help ensure my baby is in optimal position for labor.
Pelvic Floor Specialist:
My pelvic floor specialist and I are preparing my body for birth. We’re doing exercises to learn how to relax certain muscles during delivery, strengthen my pelvic floor, and improve my postpartum recovery.
Postpartum Skin Care Products:
This time I’m not using the postpartum skin care products provided by the hospital. I didn’t know better the first time. I didn’t realize how many questionable ingredients were in those products that did nothing to support my healing process. Instead, I’ll be using my own products like the Boob Balm, Herbal Relief Body Mist, Lavender Soaking Salts, and Revitalize Postpartum Cream which I believe are the best postpartum skincare products. All of them can be found in my Postpartum Care Package.
Perineal Massage:
I combine the stretching technique with the Baby Cheeks Barrier Oil to reduce my chances of tearing. The oils help the skin to become more elastic and the stretching helps the skin become more flexible. It also teaches you to release tension during intensity and allow your body to expand.
Strength Workouts:
I’m incorporating strength workouts to reduce the aches and pains I felt during my first pregnancy. By working out at least twice a week I have almost completely eliminated back pain, sciatic pain, and abdominal pinching. I have been doing the Bodi Barre Prenatal workouts and absolutely love them!!
Comfort Measures:
I’m taking courses to have a variety of comforting techniques to use during birth—from the Bradley Method to Christian Hypnobirthing to reduce fear and allow oxytocin to flow during labor.
Belly Care:
Pregnancy hormones like Relaxin cause the skin to be less firm and often lead to stretch marks and cellulite. I have been strengthening my skin’s elasticity throughout pregnancy with our postpartum belly cream: the Revitalize Postpartum Cream. It contains Lupin extract that produces type I Collagen and increases skin elasticity and firmness. I have no stretch marks. The cellulite on my legs that I had at the beginning of my pregnancy has all but disappeared.
Strengthening My Faith:
Even though I’m doing everything in my power to prepare my body and mind for birth, there is still a whisper of fear in me. I’m strengthening my connection with God to replace that fear with faith. Believing in the knowledge that I was built for birth and that I can trust in Him for strength.
Preparing and planning for birth has felt like an extra full-time job. But, I feel so excited.
I hope this empowers you to decide and take charge of your baby’s birth and motherhood journey.
I'd love to hear what you've been doing to prepare for your birth? Comment below!
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