Sunscreen is a necessary sunscreen product in summer. It can effectively block the damage of UVA and UVB in ultraviolet rays to the skin and prevent skin tanning, sunburn and aging. However, for pregnant women, special attention should be paid to the use of cosmetics and skin care products, because some ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products will be harmful to pregnant women and fetus. So what ingredients can't the sunscreen used by pregnant women have? This article has brought you a specific introduction. Let's have a look.
Pregnant women's sunscreen can't contain methoxyethyl hexyl cinnamate. Although we haven't heard of this ingredient, it can be said to be powerful and can be eaten all over the world. The most widely used is in sunscreen.
What is ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate?
It is a common sunscreen ingredient. It can absorb ultraviolet UVB, that is, the ultraviolet band of 290nm-320nm. It is an oily chemical sunscreen. It is an ultraviolet absorber widely used in the world, so it is often seen in sunscreen; In addition, it may also be found in some air cushions, foundation or cream.
What are the potential risks?
Animal test results show that when its content exceeds a certain concentration, it will disturb the endocrine and affect the estrogen level of animals. This problem occurs because ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate is easily absorbed by the skin and has an effect similar to estrogen. Of course, the premise is that its content exceeds a certain concentration. In fact, among the sunscreen products we usually use, ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate is generally within the specified standards, so it is generally safe.
Pregnant mothers should avoid contact
However, the estrogen level in pregnant mothers changes obviously, and any potential risk that may interfere with hormone secretion should be avoided. It is recommended that pregnant mothers should not use sunscreen containing ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate. But the sun protection work of pregnant mothers can't stop. After all, the skin during pregnancy is fragile. If you don't pay attention to sun protection, it will aggravate the dryness and pigment deposition of pregnant mothers' skin, which can't be destroyed by ultraviolet rays.
How do pregnant women get sunscreen
1. Physical sunscreen
Pregnant mothers can't go out without one piece of equipment. Remember to bring umbrellas, sunshades, sunscreen sleeves, etc. with the help of physical sunscreen, they don't have to worry about the potential risks of chemical reagents.
2. Use special sunscreen for pregnant mothers
If parents still believe in sunscreen, they must choose the special sunscreen for pregnant mothers, and see if there is such an ingredient in the sunscreen. Pregnant mothers should try to avoid it.
3. Diet and sunscreen
Many fruits can enhance the sun resistance of skin, such as Kiwi fruit, tomato and red jujube. They are rich in vitamin C, which helps to inhibit the formation of melanin; In addition, drinking plenty of water can also help the skin detoxify.
In addition, the taboo ingredients of skin care products during pregnancy are attached: retinol, salicylic acid, Nipagin ester preservatives, glycolic acid, methoxy ethyl hexyl cinnamate