Look beautiful is the dream of all women, not least when breastfeeding. However, be careful, ingredients in cosmetic products will be absorbed by the skin and can get into breast milk. This can affect your health and your baby's growth and development.
Not all ingredients contained in cosmetics or skin care products are safe to use while breastfeeding. Therefore, nursing mothers need to be careful in choosing products to use.
Safe Cosmetics for Breastfeeding
The following are some types of ingredients in cosmetics or skin care products that are safe to use during the lactation period:
Hydroxy acids
Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and beta hydroxy acid (BHA) are often used as acne medications. One type of AHA that is most often used is glycolic acid which has varying concentrations and pH. However, the absorption rate is still relatively low, so it is safe to use while breastfeeding.
While one type of BHA with low toxic potential is salicylic acid. There have been no studies conducted on humans, but the absorption rate of this material in topical form or external medicine is relatively low, so it is safe to use while breastfeeding. This is in contrast to salicylic acid oral preparations or oral medication which should be avoided while breastfeeding.
Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is often used as an ingredient of anti-acne medication, in the form of creams, gels, or ointments. The use of benzoyl peroxide during lactation has not been much studied. However, because only 5% is absorbed into the body, this material is safe to use.
Make sure the baby's skin is not in direct contact with the area of your skin smeared with benzoyl peroxide. If you must use this medicine around the breast, avoid preparations ointment because it has a high paraffin content, so it can be dangerous for babies.
Sunblock
Sunscreen types of physical sunscreen, such as zinc oxide (zinc oxide) or titanium dioxide, are safe to use while breastfeeding. Likewise with chemical sunscreens, such as PABA (the aminobenzoic acid) and cinnamic acid (cinnamic acid) which cannot penetrate the skin even if used in large doses, making it safe to use by nursing mothers.
Cosmetics that should be avoided when breastfeeding
Types of ingredients in cosmetics that should be avoided by nursing mothers are:
Vitamin A
Vitamin A and its derivatives, such as tretinoin, isotretinoin, and retinol, are often found in antiaging products. This product has a role to reduce wrinkles and brighten the face. The safety of this product in nursing mothers is still controversial and should be avoided because it can be absorbed into breast milk.
Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone should be avoided during breastfeeding because it has toxic or toxic effects. Generally, hydroquinone is used as an ingredient to brighten the face. Hydroquinone can be absorbed through the skin, into blood vessels, and circulates throughout the body.
About 35-45% of hydroquinone applied to the skin will be absorbed into the body and into the blood circulation within a few minutes after use. Therefore, hydroquinone is recommended to be avoided by nursing mothers.
Tips for Caring for the Skin when Breastfeeding
The following are some skin care tips that you can do during breastfeeding:
- Inadequate fluid needs by drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day. In dehydration conditions, the skin will become dry and more prone to acne.
- Limit sun exposure, especially at 10 am to 4 pm. If you want to do activities outside the home, use sunscreen and protection in the form of sunglasses, hats, and umbrellas.
- Routinely cleanse the face with lactic acid based soap. The use of scrubs soap and exfoliation products need to be done carefully, because it can damage the outer skin layer and make the skin more sensitive. If you are going to use the product, you should use a moisturizer afterwards.
- Use products that contain vitamin B or vitamin C. Vitamin B is safe for breastfeeding women and is good for skin rehydration, reducing redness, and acne. Meanwhile, vitamin C is an antioxidant that functions to fight free radicals, moisturize the skin, and reduce wrinkles.
- Keep your diet healthy and multiply the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
During the lactation period, you can still look beautiful, really. However, use cosmetic products that are safe for nursing mothers. Do not hesitate to consult with a dermatologist if you have complaints or questions about cosmetics that are safe to use while breastfeeding.
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