5 Must-Have Skincare Products for Pregnancy

While there are countless joys that come with pregnancy, stretch marks, dry itchy skin, and swollen feet are not usually counted among them. And seeing as many products in your normal skincare regiment may be off limits due to the chemicals they contain, it can be hard to find gentle formulas that still get the job done. So we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite pregnancy skincare products out there! Recommended by real moms and free of any harmful ingredients, these products are sure to help relieve some of the less-than-enjoyable byproducts of pregnancy.

Mama Bee Leg & Foot Crème:

This little bottle packs a punch with peppermint oil to relieve pain and sooth tired legs, as well as rosemary leaf extract to encourage healthy circulation. It’s the perfect excuse to have your significant other give you a foot rub! $9; burtsbees.com

Juice Beauty USDA Organic Treatment Oil:

The cranberry seed, grape seed, and carrot seed oils in this product have some serious hydration power! Though this is primarily a facial treatment, it’s also great for dry spots like elbows and heels. $36; juicebeauty.com

Nine Naturals Regenerative Belly Butter and Stretch Mark Cream:

Give your skin a reward for all its hard work with this luxurious lotion! Shea butter and Cupuaçu butter keep your skin moisturized, and the dry-touch formula won’t leave your belly greasy. $35; ninenaturals.com

Mama Mio Pregnancy Essentials Kit

Pamper yourself with this kit that includes the mom-friendly brand’s top pregnancy products that will keep your skin perky, smooth, and help make stretch marks less apparent! All three products are free of “nasties,” meaning they are okay to use during both pregnancy and while breastfeeding. $28; mamamio.com

Bayberry Naturals Calendula Buttercream:

This all over body cream contains organic calendula extract, organic aloe, and organic shea butter to soothe dry irritated skin. You’ll feel like you’ve just had a day at the spa. $18; fitbump360.com