Pregnancy is a miraculous journey. An expecting mom’s body undergoes extraordinary changes, nurturing a bundle of cells into the future president or even the next Springbok captain.
Every pregnancy is different, but one thing always stays the same: your skin feels it all.
Increased hormone activity can trigger changes in tone, texture, and sensitivity. Biomedical Emporium’s Maternology Range is designed with these changes in mind, offering pregnancy-safe skincare that protects both mother and baby through every stage.
Soothe Pregnancy-Related Skin Sensitivity
As your body adjusts to hormonal shifts, your skin may react with redness, itching, or burning sensations. Expectant mothers often find that products that worked well before pregnancy now begin to cause inflammation or discomfort.
The Maternal Nutri-Hydro Night Therapy calms irritated skin overnight using hydrating ingredients that support barrier repair. It’s completely free from harmful preservatives and chemicals, making it great for sensitive skin.
Common Skin Symptoms During Pregnancy and What to Use
Many pregnant women face changes in skin texture and skin tone. These are some of the most common issues:
- Increased sensitivity and surface redness
- Irritation, itching, or burning
- Flare-ups of acne
- Appearance of pigmentation or melasma
- Dryness, tightness, and loss of elasticity
- Sudden changes in texture
- Mild to severe swelling
These conditions can be addressed using targeted, pregnancy-safe solutions found in the Maternology Range.
Safe Acne Management During Pregnancy
Traditional acne treatments often contain ingredients like retinol, which are best avoided during pregnancy. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with breakouts.
Maternal Cleanse offers a gentle yet effective alternative. It’s formulated for sensitive skin and clears impurities while maintaining moisture and avoiding pH disruption.
Minimise Pigmentation and Melasma
Melasma, aka the pregnancy mask, can appear on the face as darkened patches, often worsened by sun exposure.
The Maternal Nutri-Hydro Day SPF30 helps protect the skin and minimise pigmentation. It includes broad-spectrum UV protection and safe brightening ingredients like vitamin C.
Safe Hygiene for Vaginal Discomfort and pH Imbalance
Pregnancy can cause shifts in the vaginal flora, leading to symptoms such as:
- Vaginal odour
- Discharge or excess fluids
- Vagina pain and irritation
- Mild infections or pH imbalance
The Biotic Douche gently cleanses without disrupting your vagina’s natural self-cleaning process. It can help lower the chance of infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ectopic pregnancy, while still being comfortable to use.
Nipple Discomfort During Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding may be a beautiful bonding experience for mom and baby, but it often comes with discomfort. Breastfeeding mothers often experience cracked nipples, soreness, or pain. Relief must come from safe, baby-friendly solutions.
Maternal Nipple Ointment is a soothing balm for breastfeeding mothers. It relieves cracked nipples, soreness, and pain. Our goal is to ensure that the beautiful bonding experience of breastfeeding is maintained without discomfort.
Treating Stretch Marks and Loss of Elasticity
Dr Judey Pretorius says, “Human skin can be stretched to several times its original size and still maintain its original phenotypic properties.”
Women experience their skin stretching rapidly around their belly and breasts, leading to stretch marks or noticeable changes in skin texture. Maternal Calming Tissue Oil supports elasticity with nourishing, pregnancy-safe oils. It’s ideal for both prevention and treatment of visible skin stretching.
Hydrating Dehydrated, Stressed Skin
Many pregnant women report a dry, tight sensation in their skin. Internal hormonal changes or environmental factors can cause this.
Maternal Skin Stabilising Serum is rich in hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. It boosts hydration while calming any surface-level inflammation or redness.
What Ingredients Should You Avoid While Pregnant?
A study found that many skincare products (some even labelled “natural”) contain ingredients like lead or synthetic preservatives. This is quite alarming for both moms and babies.
Certain ingredients in pregnancy skincare raise questions about safety for developing babies. While research is ongoing for some ingredients, the Biomedical Emporium Maternology Range takes a precautionary approach by avoiding ingredients whose safety during pregnancy is uncertain.
Ingredients We Deliberately Exclude
Retinol: Retinoids, including retinol, are generally not recommended during pregnancy. They can be absorbed through the skin and increase vitamin A levels in the mother’s blood, which may affect the baby’s development.
Salicylic Acid: While small amounts in cleansers may be considered safe by some, high concentrations and leave-on treatments raise concerns. Since there’s limited research on topical salicylic acid during pregnancy, and high doses of oral salicylic acid have been linked to complications, we choose to avoid it entirely.
Kojic Acid: Questions remain about the safety of kojic acid during pregnancy, so we’ve formulated our brightening products using alternative safe ingredients like vitamin C instead.
Rather than waiting for definitive research on these ingredients, we’ve chosen to formulate products that provide effective results using ingredients with established safety profiles during pregnancy.
We assure you that the entire Maternology Range avoids:
- Retinol, Salicylic Acid, and Kojic Acid
- Endocrine-disrupting agents
- Harsh surfactants or chemicals
- Synthetic sprays, tubes, and fragrances
Safe Hygiene Practices During Pregnancy
Many women wonder about safe hygiene routines during pregnancy, especially when dealing with menstrual blood, semen, or general changes in discharge.
Avoid traditional remedies like baking soda, iodine, or vinegar-based douching, as these can disrupt your vaginal flora. Instead, the Biotic Douche provides gentle cleansing while restoring your natural balance.
In general, stick to warm water and mild, fragrance-free cleansers. Avoid harsh soaps, scented sprays, and other irritants. When in doubt, consult your healthcare provider for personalised advice.
Moreover, understanding the importance of maintaining a healthy vaginal environment can reduce the risk of developing conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease or vaginal infections.
Note: Consulting with a healthcare provider for personalised advice on hygiene practices can further ensure the well-being of both mother and baby during pregnancy.
Supporting Skin Beyond Pregnancy
Pregnancy-focused skincare needs shouldn’t end in the delivery room. During early childbirth recovery, hormone shifts and renewed exposure to sex, fluids, or infections can still affect the skin.
Products like the Calming Tissue Oil support healing and protection well into the postpartum period.
Protect Your Sensitive Skin with Scientifically-Backed Skincare Products
Pregnancy and postpartum require thoughtful, specialised care.
The Maternology Range by Biomedical Emporium is a scientifically formulated solution for moms-to-be, addressing real concerns such as acne, stretch marks, vaginal discomfort, and sensitivity. Each product is rigorously tested and proven safe for both mother and baby, giving you peace of mind and visibly healthier skin.
Shop the Biomedical Emporium Maternology Range today and give your skin the gentle, expert care it deserves.