Patient's question:
Hello, doctor, I have already finished the postpartum period, my skin has become very bad, may I use skincare products?Doctor's answer:
Breastfeeding is similar to pregnancy, and some plant-based skincare products can be used. However, the current product market is chaotic, and it cannot be guaranteed to be absolutely safe. Skincare products are absorbed through the mother's skin and can affect the baby through breast milk. It is recommended to wait until after breastfeeding before using them. Once the child is weaned, there will be no need to worry.Since most skincare products contain many harmful substances, these substances may not have a significant impact on breastfeeding mothers. However, the skin of infants is delicate and rich in blood vessels, allowing them to absorb various substances through the skin. These harmful substances can be absorbed by the baby when the mother comes into contact with them, thereby affecting the baby's health.
Therefore, although breastfeeding mothers can use skincare products, it is still safer not to use them for safety reasons.