We think plants are incredible. They can be gentle, nourishing, aromatic, and wonderfully useful in everyday life. But plants are also chemically complex, and natural does not automatically mean appropriate for every person or every stage of life.
Pregnancy and nursing are times when we want to take a little extra care. Some botanical ingredients that may be appropriate for most adults may not be our first choice during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester.
A simple approach during pregnancy
Pregnancy can change how your body responds to ingredients you have used before. If you have questions about a particular botanical ingredient or product during pregnancy or nursing, we encourage you to discuss the ingredient list with your midwife, obstetrician, or other qualified healthcare professional.
First Trimester Skincare
The first trimester is the time when we recommend our simplest approach. If you would like to continue using Alywillow during this time, these are the products we generally recommend from our collection:
Second & Third Trimester Skincare
As pregnancy progresses, we offer a wider selection of Alywillow products. The following Elemental products are among the formulas we generally recommend during the second and third trimesters.
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Stretching Skin: Keep growing and stretching skin richly moisturized with Level 4 or Level 5 moisturizers from Unscented, Warrior, or Lemon Laughs.
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Body Care & Massage: Riverflow can be incorporated into a comforting body-care and massage routine.
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Facial Care: Pregnancy can change your skin. If you would like help simplifying or adjusting your routine, contact us for help choosing Alywillow facial-care products.
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Try Before You Buy: Explore Alywillow samples and travel sizes to find the formulas you enjoy most.
Alywillow While Nursing
We continue to recommend a thoughtful, ingredient-conscious approach while nursing. Many of the simple botanical skincare products recommended above may also fit naturally into a nursing mother's skincare routine.
Because products applied to the breast or chest may come into contact with your baby, take additional care with products used in those areas. Follow individual product directions, and wash products from the breast before nursing when appropriate.
What About Other Alywillow Products?
Alywillow makes more than 200 botanical products, and not every formula is intended for regular use during pregnancy or nursing. Some of our more concentrated formulas have additional precautions or are products we prefer customers to use only when appropriate.
Sagerow is not recommended during pregnancy.
If you're unsure about a particular Alywillow product, please ask us. We can help you identify its ingredients and usage information so that you can discuss them with your midwife, obstetrician, or other qualified healthcare professional.
Natural Skincare During Pregnancy
Pregnancy often inspires people to take a closer look at what they put on their skin. Alywillow products are formulated from plants and minerals without synthetic fragrances, synthetic preservatives, or unnecessary fillers.
But we also believe that natural does not mean that every botanical is appropriate for every person. Plants are complex, and pregnancy is a unique season of life. Our goal is to help you keep your routine simple, thoughtful, and comfortable while giving you the information you need to make your own choices.
Need Help Choosing?
We're happy to help you sort through your Alywillow products and ingredient lists.
A Healthy Life Is Bigger Than Any Single Product
The way we eat, move, rest, manage stress, and care for ourselves all contribute to our health and happiness. Botanical skincare can be one small part of caring for yourself during pregnancy and beyond.
