Best Skin Care Products for Pregnancy, According to Dermatologists

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is about as gentle and all-purpose as it gets for skin cleansers. No matter what type of skin you have, from oily and acne-prone to dry and irritated, Cetaphil quickly washes away dirt, oil and makeup without leaving any kind of residue.

Whether you’ve always had oily skin or it’s a newer pregnancy-related development, the best type of cleanser to balance your skin’s oil production is a foaming one. CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is recommended the most by dermatologists because it’s lightweight yet effective, removes oil without damaging your skin’s natural protective barrier, is budget-friendly and is easy to find in any cosmetics department.

CeraVe again? You bet! (We promise this guide isn’t sponsored.) The brand is all-around one of the most recommended by dermatologists. If your skin is on the dry side, you’ll appreciate CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for bringing much-needed moisture to your skin rather than leaving it more dry than ever (like many cleansers can). It contains pregnancy-safe ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin to keep your skin hydrated after every wash.

Vitamin C serum certainly isn’t a necessity for your skin care routine, but if you’re looking to even out skin tone and boost your skin’s glow, Vitamin C can help (it goes on your face after cleansing). It also supports your skin’s collagen health, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. And this formula from Derma-E includes hyaluronic acid to keep your face moisturized, as well.

Sunscreen is always important when going outdoors, but especially so when you’re pregnant and your skin is extra sensitive. This sunscreen from eltaMD protects against both UVA and UVB rays, is mineral-based so it’s safe for your baby’s developing system and is specially formulated for sensitive skin prone to discoloration, rosacea and acne (all of which can crop up during pregnancy).

Dry skin always needs extra help from moisturizers, and water-based gels help lock in the maximum amount of moisture. While the texture of this moisturizer is a little different from the creams you may be used to (it feels little like putting jelly on your face), it’ll keep your face feeling soft, smooth and refreshed all day, no matter how dry your skin or environment are.

If your skin doesn’t get too dry, and even if it tends more toward oily, Aveeno is well known for their non-greasy moisturizers that leave your skin feeling fresh and not weighed down. And if you’ve got some skin discoloration (fairly common in pregnancy), Aveeno’s Positively Radiant moisturizer can help even out and brighten your skin tone.

Increased skin sensitivity is common in pregnancy, and this facial moisturizer from Vanicream is specially formulated without dyes, fragrances, parabens and all the other ingredients that your skin might react poorly to. And whether your sensitive skin is oily, dry or acne-prone, this lotion will keep your skin feeling soft and healthy.