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Which skincare and ingredients are safe to use during pregnancy? | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS BLOG POST USES AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE IT. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER. So you are pregnant? Congrats! I bet you are excited and at least a little bit overwhelmed by all the things you have to think about now. Like, what skincare is safe to use during pregnancy? Which ingredients should better be avoided? And why on earth is your skin freaking out? We will talk about all that in today’s post. After all, the tiny human growing is – literally – attached to…

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Hairloss after pregnancy – The nightmare continues

When the postpartum hairloss kicked in after my first child, I was completely freaking out. Never in my life had I lost so much hair, and I do shed quite a lot on a regular basis anyway.     Now, the second time around, I was prepared. But that didn’t help with the freaking out part, to be honest. The only thing that helped me staying calm(er) this time around is the things I have learned about hairloss after pregnancy. So here is a video, telling you all I know…

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Weight loss and body changes after pregnancy

There were many things I wanted to know when I got pregnant. I wanted to know if I would be a good mom. I wanted to know how my life was going to change. I wanted to know what labor would feel like. And, superficial woman that I am, I wanted to know how my body would change and how (and if) I would ever get back to my pre-baby body. Bounce back, as it is called these days.     Now, two pregnancies later, it is the question that always…

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Pregnancy Skincare and my 20 weeks bump update

One of the most annoying things about being pregnant is that everyone feels entitled to tell you what you should or should not be doing. Some of the most bizarre things I was told throughout my first pregnancy was to stop riding a bike because it would instantly induce labour (I was week eleven) and to stop wearing my skull t-shirt because mothers should only wear symbols of love and flowers, otherwise the baby would be scared away. These things are easily identified as complete nonsense, but there are others…

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Pregnancy Glow – Clinique Age Defense BB Cream

Have you ever heard about the “pregnancy glow”? That magical glow pregnant woman get, making their skin all radiant and their faces a pleasure to look at? People tell you your face will look plump and youthful, despite morning sickness and fatigue, despite insomnia and sugar cravings. Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 in 02 Now I am calling all my fellow mommy bloggers out there: Was it true in your case? Because it damn sure isn’t true in mine! The one thing I can probably agree on is:…

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My pregnancy and delivery story – Once upon a time

I have tried to write about my pregnancy several times, thinking it would be a great kick-off to other posts about baby related things and mum life. Couldn’t be too difficult, writing down how I felt, changed and grew (in every sense) until I finally held my daughter in my arms. But every time I re-read what I had written, it just didn’t sound right. Boring, tedious, uneventful.     And as I read other pregnancy stories, listened to my girlfriends talking about their experiences, it suddenly occurred to me:…

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Kojic Acid – the benefits in skincare explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   Kojic Acid – I mentioned it in my post about the ten best ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation, and because we haven’t done that already, today we will take a closer look at where it comes from, how it works in the skin, what the benefits and risks of using it are and what you should look for when you buy a…

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The benefits of acids in skincare explained | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   I get so many questions regarding the use of acids in your skincare routine, I figured it was about time I dedicated a blopost to them: Which acids are there, which one is best for which skin type, how often do you use them and what can you combine them with.     The focus will be on the exfoliating acids…

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facetheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid A10 Serum – Breakfast serum | Doctors Review

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   When you look at the ingredient list, the facetheory Lumizela Azelaic Acid A10 Serum sounds like breakfast. At least based on what I eat during the week, you don’t find fancy croissants here. Because other than the Azelaic Acid, which is derived from wheat,there are quite a few other things included that have potential skin benefits, but are also healthy and…

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Dark arm pits? Everything you need to know about hyperpigmentation on the body | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: SOME PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS POST ARE PR (GIFTED) AND LINKS USED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE THE BLOGPOST. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER   We have talked in length about hyperpigmentation already, mainly about the one that affects the face. But what about other areas of the body? What about hyperpigmentation on the knees, back and stomach? How about dark patches on your thighs and underarms?     Are they different in prevention and treatment? This is what I want to talk about today! Do…

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