Can I wear light makeup while breastfeeding?

Many breastfeeding mothers are confused about whether they can wear makeup while breastfeeding. In fact, it is not recommended for mothers to wear makeup during breastfeeding because the mother has to come into contact with the baby and feed the baby every day. The baby's skin is delicate and has rich blood vessels and can absorb many substances through the skin. If the mother wears makeup every day, then these cosmetics will be transferred to the baby's skin and will affect the baby's health.

1. Can I wear makeup during breastfeeding?

The skin of a newborn baby is delicate and rich in blood vessels and can absorb a variety of substances through the skin. New mothers, out of joy, kiss and touch their babies countless times a day, which causes cosmetics to be transferred to the baby's skin. The toxicity of cosmetics is a long-term effect that is not easily detected in the short term, but can induce cancer over time. Therefore, cosmetics must be used with caution to prevent carcinogens and teratogens in the cosmetics from entering the baby's body through breast milk and poisoning the health of infants and young children. Therefore, for the health of the baby, it is best for breastfeeding women not to wear makeup.

2. Skin care methods for breastfeeding mothers

Cucumber: It can remove spots and eliminate dark circles under the eyes. Cut a fresh cucumber into thin slices, wipe your face carefully with a hot towel, then lie on your back and apply the cucumber slices to your face one by one. For areas that are difficult to stick to, such as the nose, you can cut a cucumber into half slices and stick them there. Keep it on for about 10 minutes, then wipe your face clean with a hot towel. If you insist on doing the cucumber beauty method once a day, it can make your skin softer and smoother, eliminate dirt accumulation in the pores, and make your skin look brand new.

Lemon: Wash and slice the lemon, then put it in cold boiled water for 3-5 minutes, then use it for face, body, and hair washing. Long-term use can melt away spots on the face and body.

Honey: Mash honey and tomatoes, mix well and apply on face. Wash it off after 5 minutes. It can moisturize and tenderize the skin.

3. Products prohibited for breastfeeding mothers

1. Lipstick: Lipstick contains various ingredients such as oils, waxes, pigments and fragrances. If a breastfeeding woman applies lipstick, not only will the baby be harmed by it, but toxic substances will also seep into the breast milk, causing adverse effects.

2. Hair dye: The chemical components in hair dye (especially inferior hair dye) can directly cause skin cancer and breast cancer. When breastfeeding women use hair dye, their babies will be exposed to it and cause harm to the baby's body.