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Well, Icould, before I fellpregnantearlier this year and everything I knew became redundant.

Within the first three months, all bets were off: myoily skinbecame dry, my breakouts less frequent.

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The Grace Tales

Despite what pop culture has led us to believe, the “pregnancy glow” isn’t a given.

Enter: Jocelyn Petroni.

The Concern: Aged Skin

Retinoids should be avoided during pregnancy.

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Then, treat with topical active ingredients: vitamin A at night and fruit acids during the day.

The best isUltimate A2 Anti-Ageing SerumandUltimate Brightening Serum, both by Ultra MD," says Petroni.

In the meantime, you could use natural forms of vitamin A, such as jojoba oil.

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The product should be applied as a spot treatment in small amounts, and never to the whole face.

The Concern: Dull Skin

Create your own pregnancy glow by exfoliating twice per week.

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What’s Safe to Use, and What’s Not, During Pregnancy

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