product swap: squalane
It can be hard to find effective beauty products to use while pregnant or nursing. One amazing product you can use is squalane.
What is squalane?
Squalane is a moisturizer that mimics our skin’s naturally occurring oils. It used to be sourced from shark liver; now, it’s usually made from materials like plants, olives, or sugarcane. It’s an antioxidant that’s perfect for pregnancy, postpartum, and any other time.
squalane vs squalene
Squalane is a more stable version of squalene. Manufacturers take squalene and make it have a longer shelf life as squalane.
why it’s a great swap
It’s a great moisturizer. You can add it to your daily serums, or add it to your stomach during pregnancy.
It doesn’t clog pores, which makes it a great choice for daily hydration on your face (or hair!)
Searching for a pregnancy-safe product to replace your retinol? While not as effective as retinol, squalane reduces fine lines.
If you suffer from melasma during pregnancy, add in squalane. It reduces spots.
disclosure
I’m not an OB/GYN or a dermatologist or any medical expert, but I’m a (former) pregnant lady who spent lots of time researching this stuff and wants to make it easier for other pregnant folks to figure this out. Before switching products, take your skincare products to the doctor or dermatologist for medical advice.
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Hi! I'm Gigi; I'm a postpartum doula, mother to three toddlers, including twins, and a wife to my high school sweetheart. I’m a #swiftie who loves cheesy novels.
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