Warning!! Tazorac and Retin-a While Pregnant
If you once had acne, the prescriptions tazorac, retin-a, and renova can become your new best friend. They definitely fight pimples and acne like nobodies business! But…Hot Mamas, if you are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, you need a product makeover for the next nine months!!! Tazorac is a class X drug, meaning that it is not recommended for use in pregnant women because of the risk for birth defects. The company recommends that anyone trying to become pregnant not use their product. The topical ointment Tretinoin (brand names Retin-a and Renova) seems to be a bit less risky than Tazorac, but studies have shown that it’s use poses a 3-5% risk of birth defects. The makers of Tretinoin advise women trying to conceive to stop using the product one-month prior. (Tretinoin stays in the body for about seven days after use.)
As an alternative, over the counter products containing glycolic acid and salicylic acid are safe before, during, and after pregnancy and are extremely effective at keeping your skin clear and glowing. They help dry up oily skin and promote skin renewal.
Also, make sure to wash your face with anti-bacterial soap after hitting the gym, a day at the beach, or a walk in the summer humidity. Your body releases toxins when you sweat; which is why sweating is so essential to being a Hot Mama! However, if this sweat isn’t washed off your face the bacteria can clog your pores and lead to break outs. If you don’t have access to antibacterial soap and a sink, carry some anti-bacterial facial wipes with you. There are many inexpensive brands at your local drug store to choose from.
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