The 7 beauty products to avoid during pregnancy.

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Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life. It’s also a time of complete mind-fuckery. Your boobs are taking on new dimensions, your stomach’s expanding and every new sensation is frought with a ‘is that normal?’ panic. In short, from the moment you saw two blue lines, you basically assume everything you’re doing is wrong.

But when it comes to your beauty routine, there’s not a lot listed in that goddamn heavy ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ tome.  But there are a few big no-nos you might be unaware of…

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Most of these precautions are based on recommendations– because no sane pregnant woman wants to be a beauty guinea pig while growing a human. So don’t stress if you’ve been painting your nails or are halfway through a bottle of fake tan.

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Read on to find out what products are best avoided in pregnancy, and this is by no means a definitive guide – always check with your doctor or ObGYN if you’re unsure.

What changes have you made to your pregnancy beauty routine?