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16 Best Skin-Care Products to Use During Pregnancy and Nursing

These doctor-recommended beauty products and treatments address common concerns — hello, hormonal acne — without harming you or your baby.
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"In general, patients should understand that PUPPP is a well-recognized condition, usually limited in duration, and does not imply any increased maternal or fetal risk — so, no need to worry," says Hilda Hutcherson, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.

With so much to keep in mind, it can be quite overwhelming to shop for the right dark spot correctors, itch-relief creams, and sun-protecting products while pregnant. Read on to find out which dermatologist-recommended skin-care replacements you can easily swap into your routine to keep you and your baby safe.

Top Picks:

  1. Best Indulgent Mask: Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Acne Treatment Masque, $52
  2. Best Mineral Sunscreen: Isdin Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion Sunscreen SPF 50+, $60
  3. Best Antioxidant Serum: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, $182
  4. Best Body Lotion: CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion, $10
  5. Best for Hyperpigmentation: SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum, $160
  6. Best Vitamin C Serum: Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum Brightening Skin Corrector, $35
  7. Best Dark Spot Corrector: Biossance Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, $65

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