“If there's any time to invest in yourself, it's during pregnancy. I mean, what a responsibility: You are growing a human being. It’s a hugely important time to pamper yourself because there are so many days that are so hard and even during postpartum. So if you need a pickup? I’m going to endorse that fully,” says board-certified dermatologist Sam Ellis, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Ellis about the complicated nature of “pregnancy-safe” skin care, her journey as a new mom, and why pregnant people should give themselves some grace.

Show notes:

-About board-certified dermatologist Sam Ellis, M.D.

-Follow Ellis on YouTube and Instagram

-The AAD on skin care ingredients during pregnancy

-Research on acne during pregnancy

-Hormone changes during pregnancy

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-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Body Glide, SkinCeuticals C+E+Ferulic

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