Should I use lipstick for pregnant women?

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Makeup is one of the beauty steps of women, helping them become more beautiful and confident. However, during pregnancy, some cosmetic products can affect the health of the fetus, including lipstick. So should I use lipstick for pregnant women?

1. Should I use lipstick for pregnant women?


Makeup is one of the beauty steps of women, helping them become more beautiful and confident. However, during pregnancy, some cosmetic products can affect the health of the fetus, including lipstick. Not only do most lipsticks contain at least some amount of lead, but many brands of lipstick and lip gloss also contain up to eight other metals, a new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives says. cadmium, aluminum, cobalt, titanium, manganese, chromium, copper and nickel. (Aluminum keeps lipstick color from flowing into wrinkles around the mouth. Titanium oxide is a whitener that can turn reds pink. The rest can be unwanted contaminants.)
The culprit. The worst when it comes to hidden metals is the high lead content, which gives lipstick a nicer, glossier, shimmery color. Lip balms with lighter, more translucent colors are safer. In particular, research shows that many women including pregnant women wear lipstick more than 20 times a day. During that time, these metals will be absorbed into your skin and tissues, and will likely be digested while you are eating and drinking.
According to experts, the amount of lead and other metals in lipstick is quite small, but lead tends to accumulate in the body, and the CDC admits that no level of lead is safe, especially for pregnant women because the mother can pass lead poisoning to her baby during pregnancy. Plus, too much lead in your body can increase your risk of miscarriage or cause you to go into labor early. It can also harm the development of your baby's brain, kidneys, and nervous system, or cause learning or behavioral problems in your child later on.

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Therefore, it is best not to wear lipstick during pregnancy. In cases where you need to wear makeup, you can choose lead-free lipstick products, or lipsticks for pregnant women to be safe for both mother and baby.

Mẹ bầu có thể lựa chọn các sản phẩm son môi dành cho bà bầu từ thiên nhiên
Mẹ bầu có thể lựa chọn các sản phẩm son môi dành cho bà bầu từ thiên nhiên

2. Lipsticks for pregnant women


If you are pregnant, choose pregnancy-safe lipsticks, they can be made from organic ingredients, are lead-free, and have safety certifications. 6 types of premium lead-free lipsticks from famous brands such as revlon, maybelline, MAC,... including:
Satin Lipstick in Myth: a gentle, neutral nude tone lipstick that enhances many skin tones . SuperStay 14-Hour: lightweight and long-wearing product Bobbi Brown: has full coverage, while hydrating lips with vitamins C and E, creating a matte foundation. Be Legendary Cream Lipstick in Primrose: the product contains vitamins to help soften lips, the color is a neutral pink to help you become more attractive. Moon Drops Lipstick Creme in Orange Flip: moisturizing and SPF 6 keeps your lips protected from the sun. The coral color lipstick is very popular. Joli Rouge Lipstick in Papaya: This lipstick line is produced by a luxury French skincare company, the lipstick color looks natural and the cream is extremely good to help your lips become more fresh. In short, makeup can help improve your appearance, but during pregnancy pregnant women should limit makeup, especially lipstick. Because in lipstick contains lead, which affects the health of pregnant women and fetuses. If in case you need to wear makeup, choose high-quality lipsticks or lipsticks that are safe for pregnant women.

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References: parenting.firstcry.com, parents.com, goodhousekeeping.com
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