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“Does anyone have any suggestions for safe make up brands while pregnant?”

ANSWER:

What you put on your skin can be absorbed into your blood stream, so you should choose personal care products with the same attention you give to choosing healthy foods.

Here are some tools to help you find safer cosmetics:

On a budget?

  • Use less.
  • Prioritize. Invest in things like lipstick and foundation, which are a larger source of exposure than other products like mascara and eye-liner.
  • Make your own. Seriously. Many cosmetics and personal care products can be easily made from very simple, safe ingredients. Here are some ideas:

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