Safe Skincare

Safe skincare for pregnancy, fertility, postpartum, and anti-aging

The more I have learned about fertility, the more important it has become that I choose skincare and makeup products that don't have hormone disrupters or artificial fragrances, are clean in their ingredients, but ACTUALLY work!

I did a total skincare and makeup overhaul before getting pregnant with my second baby, and my skin (and my husband's) has never been better!

I have used pretty much all Clearstem Skincare Products for 6 months now, with a few random additions. I have just barely become an affiliate with them and have a discount code for you (PRENATALRDN)!! Clearstem is all about clean ingredients, anti aging, and anti pore-clogging. All products are considered good for sensitive skin and safe for pregnancy, lactation, and fertility (except their capsule supplements are a no for pregnancy, which I've never used).

With Clearstem, this is where I have seen the biggest change in my texture, pore size, clogged pores, and fine lines - all for the better! All together, it can get very pricey (lol don't let your man use it if you don't want to restock as often). For me, with the changes I have seen, it is worth the investment. 

Skin before and after:

I know my skin was not bad before!! BUT I had a lot more clogged pores and congestion, dry skin, and "spots" that you can see in the image. I also would wear a lot more makeup. Now my makeup is minimal with Priaa's powders!

Before with makeup:

At my worst with a hormonal breakout: 

After with makeup (I rarely get any zit or breakouts, only wearing Clearstem's SPF, powder concealer under eyes, powder blush and bronzer on my skin!):

After: only wearing Clearstem's SPF and a powdered blush

So let's dive in - I'll include everything I use with links (some affiliate with a discount code and some not) and I'll also list my essentials if you are looking for a place to start. This can really add up $$$ so going slow and working new products into your routine as old ones run out is key! Below, I also include top 3 Clearstem products if you are looking for a place to start. 

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CODE: PRENATALRDN for 15% off which is amazing!

Morning Skincare:

1. Either cleanse with vanicream cleanser or Clearstem Gentleclean if I got very sweaty in a workout OR I will just splash cool water on my face

2. Spray hypochlorous acid spray on my face

3. Clearstem Hydraglow

4. Clearstem Youaresunshine for SPF

5. Makeup (see below)

Evening Skincare:

1. Double cleanse with either Vanicream cleanser or Clearstem Gentleclean. (~2x per week I use Clearstem Vitaminscrub)

2. Clearstem Clearity Serum - sit 10 minutes

3. Hypochlorous Acid spray and Clearstem Cellrenew Serum

4. Clearstem Hydraglow Moisturizer

5. Extra Hydration: Clearstem Hydraberry Cream and top off with Abyssian Oil

Skincare Extras:

1. Clearstem Brighteyes 3-4x per week

2. Clearstem Vitamin Scrub 2-3x per week (in place of Gentleclean)

3. Clearstem Bounceback (daily if I have it, it has often been out of stock and I need to replenish!)

4. Clearstem Sulfer Spot and Mask on individual pimples as they come (which isn't often anymore)

5. Clearstem Lips&Cutes - used a million times per day!! Such a great lip balm and one I am comfortable with my toddler wearing too!

6. Red Light Therapy Mask - fabulous for postpartum, talk with your doc if you think of doing it in pregnancy, research is minimal. Psst: you can get one with an HSA/FSA card which is what I did because they are pricey!

7. Abyssian Oil - a non pore clogging oil if you want that "glass like" look, use as the last step.

8. Pipette Baby Diaper Cream - sounds silly but this is such a great face mask, especially if your skin is damaged (sun, retinol, over picking, etc), the zinc oxide is antibacterial and I wake with my skin being sooo soft. Use as a last step in the evening. I use as needed, only once every other week or so now, but did use almost nightly when my skin was purging (details on purging below).

Where to start with Clearstem + Top Favorite Products

Clearity (especially if you get any congestion, black heads, or clogged pores)

Cellrenew (hyaluronic acid serum to help repair the skin and feel sooo refreshed)

Hydraglow moisturizer (or Hydraberry if extremely dry)

I would also recommend a hypochlorous acid spray: antibacterial and great mixed with cellrenew's hyaluronic acid to help further moisturize. I even use it as a diaper rash spray for my daughter, on sore nipps when I started breastfeeding, and on bites/scratches/rashes! I'll list a few:

• E11ement (fave + affordable)
• Tower 28
• Active skin

Makeup Faves:

Merit Beauty Complexion Stick (shade linen)

Priia Makeup:

Priia Powder Concealer Powder

Priia Bronzing Powder

Priia Blush Powder

Clearstem Lips&Cutes

Clear brow gel and brown mascara (still looking for a good one that I love). That's basically it for my makeup routine!

Purging:

A skin purge likely will happen when you switch to a non poreclogging and clean product/brand. It deeply cleans your skin and clogged pores which can take weeks to completely clear. For me, the purge started about 1 month into using Clearstem, and lasted about 2-3 weeks (may differ for everyone) BUT even with purging my skin texture was soooo much better than before! Stick through it!

The Clearstem IG, as well as their Owner/CEO's IG pages are wealth of knowledge when it comes to clean skin care, I'll link below!

https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare?igsh=MTQ3cW9jODY5bHQzNA==

https://www.instagram.com/danielle.the.acne.guru?igsh=MTE4aTF0azBnNG14bQ==

If you have any questions for me, you can message me on IG!