What Skincare Products Can I Use During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: How to Care for Your Skin with Environ During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an incredibly special journey — but it’s also one that brings about many changes, including to your skin. As your hormones fluctuate, your skin can start to behave in ways it never has before. Some mums-to-be experience that well-known “pregnancy glow”, while others may notice dryness, breakouts, or sensitivity.
At Pure Emporium Skin & Laser Clinic Hereford, we believe that your skin deserves gentle, nurturing care throughout every stage of pregnancy. With the right products and a simplified routine, you can maintain a healthy, radiant complexion while giving your skin the extra love it needs.
How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Skin
During pregnancy, hormonal changes have a big influence on how your skin looks and feels. Here are a few common changes you might notice:
Increased sensitivity: Your skin barrier can become more delicate, meaning products that once worked perfectly might suddenly cause irritation or redness.
Breakouts and congestion: Higher levels of certain hormones can stimulate oil production, leading to breakouts or congestion, even if you’ve never had blemishes before.
Dryness or dehydration: On the other hand, some women experience dryness or tightness, as their skin struggles to retain moisture.
Pigmentation (Melasma): Hormonal shifts can also trigger pigmentation patches, often known as the “mask of pregnancy.”
A change in texture or tone: You may notice your skin feels different — softer, thinner, or more reactive.
Because of these changes, it’s important to choose gentle, high-quality skincare that supports your skin’s natural balance without overstimulating or irritating it.
Why Environ Is a Perfect Choice During Pregnancy
Environ’s science-backed formulations focus on restoring skin health through Vitamin A, antioxidants, and peptides — all of which are key for maintaining smooth, resilient, and glowing skin.
However, during pregnancy, it’s recommended to keep Vitamin A levels low. This doesn’t mean avoiding it altogether — Vitamin A is essential for skin renewal and radiance — but your skin is more sensitive, and higher strengths aren’t suitable while expecting.
That’s why we recommend using the lower levels of Environ’s step-up system, such as AVST 1 Moisturiser, or switching to the Super Moisturiser for an added hydration boost without the Vitamin A concentration.
The key is to keep your routine simple and soothing, avoiding strong active ingredients and focusing on nourishment, hydration, and comfort.
Our Recommended Pregnancy-Safe Environ Routine
We’ve carefully chosen a trio of Environ products that work harmoniously to support your skin throughout pregnancy and beyond:
Mild Cleansing Lotion – A creamy, comforting cleanser that gently removes impurities without stripping the skin. Perfect for sensitive or hormonal skin.
Botanical Infused Moisturising Toner – Lightweight and hydrating, this toner balances your complexion while enhancing your moisturiser’s absorption.
AVST 1 Moisturiser or Super Moisturiser – Both are rich in antioxidants and nourishing ingredients to strengthen and hydrate the skin, helping to restore that natural glow.
This routine keeps your skin happy, healthy, and balanced — giving you confidence through every trimester and beyond.
Add Relaxation to Your Pregnancy Journey
Pregnancy can be a wonderful yet demanding time, so why not treat yourself to a little extra relaxation? Our hands-on facials and Mum-to-Be Massages are designed to help you unwind, release tension, and enjoy some peaceful self-care.
Our facials use gentle Environ formulations to calm and nurture the skin, while our pregnancy-safe massage treatments ease tired muscles and promote total relaxation — all while keeping you and your baby safe and comfortable.
Because every mum-to-be deserves time to rest, restore, and feel radiant.
Ready to give your skin the care it deserves?
Visit us at Pure Emporium to chat with one of our skincare experts — we’ll guide you through your perfect pregnancy-safe routine and help you feel confident, glowing, and relaxed every step of the way.