Your Complete Guide To Safe Skin Care During Pregnancy

Avoid Synthetic Colours And Petrochemicals:

The jury may be out on whether synthetic colours are linked to harmful side effects as there has yet to be solid research proving this. However, most women tend to put their hair colouring habits and chemical treatments on hold during pregnancy. There is sufficient evidence however to avoid certain petrochemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are cancer-causing chemicals found in crude oil. Petroleum jelly and mineral oil are not considered harmful petrochemicals, however, some women avoid them due to possible contamination from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which is a known risk.