6 Pregnancy Friendly Beauty Treatments
There is no doubt about it, pregnancy truly is a wonderful thing. From spotting that initial blue line to those first little kicks, it brings many a magical experience.
But as any mum will tell you, pregnancy isn’t all bunny rabbits and rainbows. On top of having to get used to a new and constantly growing body (that becomes increasingly uncomfortable the larger we get), we also have to ditch the sushi, restrict our coffee and forgo all our favourite beauty treatments (yes sorry ladies, it’s time to say Sayonara to Botox, Fillers and Lasers, even Mesotherapy is off the cards for now).
Of course these scarifies are well worth it but as someone who loves her beauty treatments, I will admit that there was a little part of me that freaked out at the thought of no Botox for the next year and a half! (Botox is still a no go while breastfeeding)
Which got me thinking, if I can’t go for my usual mix of treatments it’s time to research the best alternatives out there. After all, I am a beauty editor with access to a large list of experts; surely there is something they can do so this baby doesn’t reverse all their years’ hard work!
A few ‘help me’ emails later and I am booked in to test out a variety of treatments suitable for woman in pregnancy. Unsurprisingly of course, because these guys know their stuff, my fears were proven false and I finally feel like I can enjoy my pregnancy feeling safe in the knowledge that I wouldn’t have aged 9 years in the same amount of months.
Whether you’re looking to keep your skin in tip top shape this pregnancy or simply in need of some well deserved pampering, here we have it. Our trailed and tested top 6 pregnancy friendly beauty treatments to keep your skin glowing the whole 9 months.
ORMEDIC LIFT
SouthWest Aesthetics
Looking to minimises redness and soften the appearance of sensitivities developed during pregnancy? Then the Ormedic Lift at Skin SouthWest could be just what you’re looking for.
Designed specifically for sensitive skin types, this non-chemical peel by IMAGE skincare uses a blend of pumpkin, pineapple, papaya and mango fruit enzymes and peptides in an organic aloe vera gel base to rebalances, regenerates and restores skin while comfrey plant stem cells recharge your skin’s stem cells helping to maintain youthfulness of the skin.
Skin South West recommended a course of 6 treatments in total with a peel being performed every 2 weeks for optimum results.
The Ormedic Lift starts from £80 skinsouthwest.co.uk
BYONIK TREATMENT
He may be the go to ‘Lip Man’ but don’t be fooled into thinking that’s his only expertise. A father himself, Dr Esho understands that us mums-to-be still want to look and feel our very best during this important time. To keep skin tip top condition during pregnancy, he recommends the Byonik Treatment.
The first ever skin rejuvenation system to be guided by your pulse and the newest treatment to the ESHO clinic, it combines hyaluronic acid with a pulse-triggered (pregnancy safe) laser to rejuvenate cells. An anti-inflammatory, reparative treatment, the Byonik laser is not only 100% pain free (so much so that I might have actually fallen asleep during my treatment and maybe even snored (insert embarrassed emoji here)), it also works to stimulates collagen and elastin production, enhancing the skin’s microcirculation, to leave you looking refreshed and radiant.
Consultations Start from £50 eshoclinic.co.uk
DERMAPLANING
The ancient practice of Dermaplanning has become one of 2019’s must have treatments and for good reason. Providing smooth ‘airbrushed’ skin, Dermaplaning uses a sterile super sharp, medical blade held at a 45 degree angle in order to precisely remove the hair and dead skin cells, to leave your skin looking fresh and renewed while allowing your usual skincare to penetrate deeper and have a better effect. With no downtime and totally pain free, this safe treatment really is suitable for all whether pregnant or breastfeeding.
To keep your skin glowing the entire 9 months, Regents Park Aesthetics recommend waiting your average skin cell cycle of 6 weeks before repeating the treatment. Want to mix things up? At Regents Park Aesthetics, you can opt for combining Dermaplaning with LED light and collagen mask, or team Microneedling up with Dermaplaning for the ultimate in skin rejuvenation!
Dermaplaning starts from £80 regentsparkaesthetics.co.uk
THE VAISHALY SIGNATURE FACIAL
Winner of Harpers Bazaar 2019 Best Facialist Award, the Vaishaly Signature Facial is as individual as each client and their specific skincare needs. Recognising that these are always changing, reflecting seasonal and hormonal factors, especially during pregnancy, every step of this expertly prescriptive facial is designed to delivery a clearer, smoother, softer and naturally radiant complexion.-
Incorporating deep-cleansing, extraction, gentle micro-dermabrasion to lift off dead skin cells, and high frequency (for those who aren’t with child), the facial also features the Vaishaly’s facial massage technique – known to beauty insiders as ‘her anti-ageing beauty secret’. Believing that it is the state of one’s mind that ages us and that emotional and mental stress is held in our body and this in return is expressed outwardly in our skin, the Vaishaly facial massage works rebalance and harmonises the whole body and skin enabling it to appear more youthful and stress free with an internal glow.
The Vaishaly Signature Facial starts from £120. vaishaly.com
DNA ESSENTIAL GRADE 1
D. Thomas Clinic
While Debbie Thomas’s lasers may be no go during pregnancy but her DNA Essential Grade 1 treatment is a must have for anyone looking to maintain healthy skin, squeaky clean pores, a fresh glow and dewy plumpness with little risk of irritation,
I booked in with Zuly (my go to D.Thomas therapist for a number of year now), who expertly analysed my skin before combining a variety of techniques according to my skincare needs, including extraction, a mild peel assortment of serums and a mask to leave my skin looking fresh and radiant. However as each treatment it tailored to the clients individual needs, it could involve any c, microdermabrasion to the Byonik pulse triggered cold laser, photodynamic red and blue light therapy, lymphatic drainage and/or radiofrequency.
The DNA Essential Grade 1 treatment starts from £125 dthomas.com
MANGO RADIANCE PEEL
Therapie Clinic
Loved by model mum Vogue Williams and newly announced mum-to-be Millie Mackintosh, Skin Theory’s Mango Radiance Peel is designed to lightly exfoliate the skin using gentle fruit enzymes, while infusing Vitamin C and Orange Stem Cells to both brighten protect and repair the skin. Ideal for tackling skin discolouration such as pregnancy induced Melasma, the treatment features Kojic acid help reduce pigment formation and even skintone with irritation.
Super quick, with no downtime and instant results, Skin Theory’s Mango Radiance Peel is the perfect pre-party treatments for anyone wanting to boost their pregnancy glow.
Skin Theory’s Mango Radiance Peel starts from £100. therapieclinic.com
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