Patient's question:
I felt so dry on my face while I was breastfeeding. I also broke out in acne. Can I use cosmetics while breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
During the postpartum period, you should definitely avoid makeup. If you always wear makeup, especially if you frequently wear heavy makeup, you will expose yourself to harmful substances in cosmetics, which can be passed on to your child through breastfeeding. This can then have adverse effects on your child's health, directly impacting their physical development and growth. Therefore, mothers should avoid wearing makeup during breastfeeding, especially avoiding lipstick. Lipstick is a complex chemical synthetic product that contains various dyes and coal tar dyes, which can cause harm to the body. Some of these dyes can even have direct carcinogenic effects. Additionally, lipstick is easily ingested, which can lead to unpredictable effects on both the postpartum mother and the fetus.