5 Glowing Pregnancy Beauty Tips For Expecting Mothers

While many people will claim that how a woman looks should be the least of her concerns while pregnant, I rebuke that message. Once I got beyond the morning sickness of the first 16 weeks, spending a little time adjusting my beauty routine to support a healthy pregnancy has been really therapeutic for me. I like to look my best, and I’m not too humble to admit that I do look great while pregnant. But, as always, I didn’t wake up like this, so I’ve compiled this short list of some of my pregnancy beauty tips for expecting mothers. 

Drink Water

When we are pregnant, our bodies lose a lot more water than it’s taking in, so dehydration during pregnancy is very common.  According to American Pregnancy, pregnant women require more water as it helps in the formation of the placenta and the amniotic sack. Long term dehydration over the course of your pregnancy can have a number of effects on not only you but your baby as well. It can cause you to overheat, become dizzy, produce low amniotic fluid, low breastmilk production, and a number of other issues. So it’s important that you drink plenty of fluid. From a beauty standpoint, it goes without saying that drinking plenty of water will aid in cell turn-over and help give you that glow we all know and love in pregnant women. 

Extra Tip: If you want to add a little flavor to your water you can add a couple of slices of lemon or you can infuse it with fresh fruit. Here’s a post that will show you 30 ways to brighten up your water.

Moisturize Your Skin

Yes, this includes drinking water to keep it hydrated from the inside out but you need to do more than that. During pregnancy, the skin can become increasingly dry which will cause it to itch and can sometimes bring on eczema. A way to combat dry skin is to apply a great long-lasting moisturizer for your body and your belly. Frankly, lathering my belly in thick lotion 2xs a day has become a de-stressor.  Who doesn’t like a little bit of skincare pampering?

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Want to know the latest and greatest in skincare for preggo bellies? I got you! I looked around the net and found these highly rated moisturizers that are worth checking out:

1. Follain Body care line is EVERYTHING. I love the Everything soap (shop HERE), the Sugar Shea Body Scrub (shop HERE), and the Body Glow Oil. I can’t rave about the brand enough. Aside from being 100% clean (no chemicals whatsoever), Follain products actually work. 

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2.  Bolden Glow Hydrating Mask. Buy HERE (This black-owned skincare brand is now available in Target by the way. #winning)

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3. Pure + Organic Belly Butter

100% Organic and Helps prevent stretch marks. Buy HERE

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4. Hatch Belly Mask

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A sheet mask for your belly! What could be more luxurious and pampering for expectant mothers? Buy yours HERE.

5. Dove Moisturizing Lotion

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Old school, but an old favorite. Learn more HERE

Wear Sunscreen

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Sun protection is so important, even during pregnancy, to help combat the tendency for the skin darkening or hyperpigmentation. Here’s a list of my favorite sunscreens. Whichever product you choose remember that regardless of the season sunscreen with a minimum of at least 30SPF should always be included in your beauty regimen.

Avoid Soaps and Cleansers with a High pH

Keeping up your pregnancy glow takes more than just drinking water, wearing sunscreen and moisturizer. You should also make sure to keep your skin clean. Excessive oils can clog your pores and cause you to break out. Most people think the way to avoid this is to use skincare products that are overly drying. These cleansers typically contain a high Ph. Our skin’s natural pH is about 5.5. The higher the pH of the cleanser the more it will strip your skin of its natural oils. Here’s a test you can try to find out the pH in the soaps you use. My advise is to simply use an oil cleanser. My absolute favorite oil cleanser is

One Love Organics Vitamin B Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover. Buy Yours HERE.

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One Love Organics Vitamin B Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover is all natural smells like pineapples and gets your skin squeaky clean without overly drying. To use it to remove your makeup, rub a few drops into your skin with dry hands. Then wet a paper towel with warm water and use it to wipe your face clean. Repeat 2-3 times until all your makeup is off. Follow with a foaming cleanser and moisturizer. 

Ditch the Chemicals

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During pregnancy, moms-to-be are constantly asking themselves, is this healthy, what are the ingredients, and will this harm me or my baby? My advice? go as clean as possible with the beauty products you’re using while pregnant and nursing.  I’ve already listed a few clean beauty products I stan for, but here are a few others that are ow to no chemicals that are great for your pregnancy beauty routine and beyond.   

1. Dove 100% Aluminum Free Deodorant 

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Just because not that many people will see your underarms that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take care of them. Dove aluminum-free deodorant is enriched with our unique ¼ moisturizers, so your underarms are left soft and smooth.  With 0% aluminum and 0% alcohol, our classic Dove scents will keep you feeling fresh all day. It’s available in four fragrances: Cucumber & Green Tea, Coconut & Pink Jasmine, Blue Fig & Orange Blossom and Pomegranate & Lemon Verbena.

2. Amareta Pregnancy Skincare Line – This clean and plant-based skincare line is formulated for pregnancy. You will find cleansers, toners, belly oil, and breast oil. Amareta understands that a woman’s hormones change constantly during pregnancy and they wanted to create products that will work for them each step of the way. Shop HERE

3. Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 

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This holy grail cleansing balm instantly melts makeup, removes impurities + gently exfoliates! Mineral oil free formula transforms from sorbet-like balm to silky oil to milky lather to remove makeup effortlessly. Zero residue. A blend of lime, bergamot + orange essential oils smells like vacation. When I finish my B Love Organics oil cleanser, I plan to give this one a try. Buy yours HERE.

4. Ren Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Wash 

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This reviving body cleanser formulated with Atlantic kelp extract and energizing magnesium with moisturizing properties to help nourish smooth, and tone skin. Infused with REN’s exclusive anti-fatigue essential oils blend, it will awaken and refresh sluggish skin as well as your senses for the ultimate uplifting shower experience.  Buy Yours HERE.

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When it comes to pregnancy feeling and looking your best is important.  My hope is that the pregnancy beauty tips for expectant mothers I’ve provided in this post will do just that. If there are any additional pregnancy beauty must-haves in your arsenal feel free to shout them out below!

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