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Does your skin change when you are pregnant?
Pretty much everything in my body is affected when I’m pregnant. My hair gets thicker and grows so much faster. My face fills out. My feet even get bigger. And I won’t even start on the internal things like morning sickness and heartburn.
My skin luckily improves during pregnancy and I love the “glow” that I get. It’s something I want to carry past my pregnancy and for the next several years. I think one of the main things I can do to maintain that is drinking water and taking care of my skin.
I’ve noticed with Olay Total Effects that my skin has that added glow even beyond being pregnant. I'm hoping that even after I have my baby - I will continue to carry a glow because I'm using Olay Total Effects. It has made my skin so much smoother and fresh looking.
How does your skin change when you are pregnant? One of your comments will win you a $100 visa gift card from BlogHer.
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360 comments:
I need to try this! My skin is so clear and glowing when I'm pregnant...I love it!!
Ha, my skin is HORRIBLE when pregnant!! Thanks for posting actual evidence that it works!!
Can't remember that far back. My baby is seventeen years old.
MCantu1019 AT aol DOT com
Well, I haven't been pregnant yet but hopefully I'll have the "glow" when I am!
Tweeted!
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My skin is the BEST when pregnant. This is the 5th pregnancy and I never have a blemish at all during pregnancy. I get just a hair dry on my skin but never a blemish. IT is great for my skin and hair DURING pregnancy...after is horrid! HA
Stacy
i have oily skin but it reached a new level when i was pregnant! i washed my face 3 times a day just to keep breakouts to a minimum (but still broke out like a teenager!) at least i knew i had a "glow" haha
My skin was fabulous while I was pregnant, but after wards was a total different story! I have been trying new products but I still have not found the "perfect" one for my skin yet!
paigeleana@yahoo.com
Would love to try this!
zizzer05@hotmail.com
I used to break out every month before a cycle but when I was pregnant I don't remember breaking out once and I felt great! But now I'm back to breaking out here and there and need something to make my skin feel good even during the bad :)
My skin clears up and looks amazing when I'm pregnant! I wish it could look that good all the time.
Would love to win & try this!
Pregnancy brought clear skin to me, and I LOVED it! Wish it could have stayed.... =( Usually I break out around the time I have my monthly visitor. Not fun.
Hope I win!
Many years ago, my skin always improved when I was pregnant. :)
Like most moms, my skin was clear and bright during pregnancy
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/17119668271583232
Overall I feel alot healthier when I'm pregrant (I have 3 kids:-)). My skin usually glows more, but I tend to break out a bit too when Pregnant.
I get more breakouts when I am pregnant. I would really like to try this product.
franksmelanie@yahoo.com
I'm just about 8 weeks along with our first :) My skin's normally pretty clear and I'm not noticing much of a difference yet...but I'm sure a lot will change in the next 7 months! ;)
My skin breaks out a lot more when pregnant - last time it was on my back, this time it's on my front. No fun! :(
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/laurapyd/status/17198032458088449
My skin stays pretty much the same when I'm pregnant, but I did get a few more breakouts than normal. I'm very blessed to have normally good skin. I was told I "glowed" when I was pregnant, though I didn't see it. :)
My skin breaks out for the first trimester, then it clears up. But I'm with you, my face is one of the first things to fill out!
Unfortunately the pregnancy hormones have caused me to develop skin tags. I've had to have several removed after each of my 3 pregnancies. Luckily I haven't had acne or other skin issues.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/17204249272262656
It's been over 6 yrs since i was pregnant, maybe my memory is a bit affected by that, :) but i don't remember anything negative about my skin during the pregnancies. But oh how i do remember feeling swollen :(
Still entering this giveaway though :) I actually picked up some Olay yesterday at Walmart. And then put it back down again...would Love to win this!
My skin looked marvelous. Now after pregnancy - not so much.
My skin was so bad when I was pregnant! Wish I had known about it then! I'm a follower!
sumgym(at)gmail(dot)com
Tweeted about your giveaway!
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sumgym(at)gmail(dot)com
i seem to get brown spots on my face, they look like age spots. Thank goodness they have all seem to go away after pregnancy,
I don't know yet! But I really want to try this product from Olay! I looked at it at the store the other day and couldn't justify spending $18 on a product for myself around Christmas!
I really need to try this! Esp in the winter time when me face gets soooo dry!!! :)
I have yet to get pregnant, but I hope when I do, my skin glows!!
Krystal D
lucky7_ks@yahoo.com
I think my skin and hair and nails were all much better/healthier when I was pregnant.
I had great skin and nails when I was pregnant. But I do get occasional breakouts due to stress I think, I've got to try this!
With my son, my skin broke out so much when I was pregnant, but when I was pregnant with my daughter, my skin was beautiful. :o)
When I was pregnant with my little girl, my skin was glowing. When I was pregnant with my little guy, my face broke out in the worse way and was so dry.
When I was pregnant with my daughters my skin was perfect. I don't remember having a single blemish or zit the entire pregnancy and oily skin be gone. I had the perfect, soft, glow that you always want to have but can never seem to fully accomplish.
i want to try this product. i've heard it's great!
brittanydalomba@hotmail.com
Need to try this. I miss that glow I had during 5 pregnancies!
I've never been pregnant, but I want my skin to glow!
raewiley@yahoo.com
My skin is horrible when I'm pregnant. I look like a teenager. Glad to know there is something to try next time!
Well, my skin doesn't change much but my wife has pretty typical changes. I don't want to get into trouble by posting them online though! ;)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I tweeted too:
http://twitter.com/#!/benny8484/status/17329412588445698
When I was pregnant I would still get breakouts! I wish mine had been clear during pregnancy!!
I remember my skin looking so clear and everyone kept telling me that I was glowing, but after labor, it seemed like my old face came back lol..breakouts..
elgrandemich at hotmail dot com
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/onepetalatatime/status/17361498955325440
elgrandemich at hotmail dot com
Well Im a man and hopefully my entry counts!I wanna win for the wife!
My wife looked stunning when she was pregnant with our daughter. Kind of reminded me of the yrs we were dating. She had that glow to her and she still looks beautiful after gotta admit.
stothejtothec at hotmail dot com
I read the official rules for alternate form of entry.
stothejtothec at hotmail dot com
I've never been pregnant, so I can't say for sure how my skin would change!
I didn't notice any changes in my skin when I was pregnant
s2s2 at comcast dot net
http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/17382219668520960
s2s2 at comcast dot net
My skin was terrible during the first trimester, then it cleared up and I got the "glow".
I'm done having babies, but when I was pregnant, I had terrible skin problems - lots of breakouts. Need to try this product though - I've always been pleased with Oil of Olay's product line in the past.
Kelly, I love your blog! You are really inspiring! I would love to try the Olay. Merry Christmas!
I feel like a teenager again when I am pregnant. . . I break out all over my face!
leighboland@netzero.com
I loved my skin when I was pregnant. No breakouts whatsoever but that was not an issue even when I wasn't pregnant. The weird thing though is that moles appeared out of nowhere all over my face.
My skin was wonderful with my first pregnancy but not so much with my second. I would love to have that look back like I did with my first.
My skin breaks out SO much more when I'm pregnant than when I'm not.
Love the pregnant glow! Will have to try this!
I'm expecting my second baby in June and I would say that my skin seems to improve overall while I'm pregnant. However, I never seem to get that "glow" I hear so much about...something about 9 months of all-day sickness that leaves me looking pale and miserable. Ha! I'm hoping this time around I get to experience it.
My skin was terrible when I was pregnant! And it hasn't gotten much better in the three years since I've had my daughter! Terrible!!
would love to try this...and win the $
I loved my skin when I was pregnant and would love to get that "glow" all the time!
My skin glows too when I am pregnant! I am going to try the Olay and try to get the look all the time!!
I haven't been pregnant for many years, but my favorite compliment then was how much my skin glowed. I loved being pregnant!
I LOVED my skin when I was pregnant! Wish it looked like that all the time, might have to try this out! :)
My skin itches so much when I am pregnant! Hope to have baby #2 sometime soon and this would be great to have!
i could really use this!! and i'm not pregnant, despite what the dr's thought when i was in the hospital last week!
Wow, interesting to hear that so many have clearer skin while pregnant! I always had clear skin, but when I became pregnant...nine months of break-outs. My son is 1 and I still have the break-outs sometimes. We often get compliments on the tone of our son's skin..so maybe mine was bad so that his could be beautiful.=)
Will have to give Olay a try!
I need to try this product!
Love Olay products!
I always get new moles and freckles when I am pregnant. I have to be more careful in the sun.
Thanks for the chance!
Emily
coastaldesigner@hotmail.com
Oh, and I've been fortunate that my skin doesn't break out or anything when I'm pregnant. It sure does dry out when I'm breastfeeding, though!
The 1st trimester makes my skin horrible and then I'm in skin bliss the 2nd & 3rd trimesters.
Olay makes wonderful products... always leaves my skin soft and smooth!
I think my skin looked better when I was pregnant... I was more prone to occasional break-outs but overall, I 'glowed'
It's been almost 9 years since I was pregnant but I do remember my skin wasn't so dry so I hope that equated to glowing :-)
This is too cool!
My skin was great when I was pregnant, but prior and after I thought I had oily skin. Turns out I was over drying my skin and once I found a great moisturizer it improved. I was scared to use a nourishing moisturizer as I thought it would make my breakouts worse, but my husband convinced me, and now I no longer feel like a 13 year old with acne!
Amanda
Seems like I have the same experience as many others--GREAT skin during pregnancy. I did develop this weird round spot on my neck that is lighter than the rest of my skin and I think it was pregnancy-induced. Strange!
I need better skin !
Once it was horrible, once it was great. Go figure.
Once it was horrible, once it was great. Go figure.
I'm 7 months pregnant. My skin has never been better. When no pregnant, usually have the typical T-zone; both oily and dry patches. I have never used any facial cleansing products, just moisturizer and warm washcloth. I'd be interesting in seeing if the product actually made a difference!
Ugh, my skin is terrible when I'm pregnant (which I am right now)! I can't wait to see if this makes me glow! :)
lindsayddd@yahoo.com
I'm pregnant with my second right now and honestly I don't think my skin changes too much. Maybe Olay would give me the "glow" though!
My skin stays the same pretty much all the time - pregnancy doesn't change it much.
Well- I wouldn't know how my skin is when I'm pregnant because I've never been- but I would hope it would be as pretty as yours!
I could really use this now! My skin looks horrible b/c of all this cold weather! thanks!
Lisa
I had great skin when I was pregnant and I attribute part of it to drinking so much water and staying well hydrated! I would love to have that skin all the time!
My skin actually looked more healthy when I was expecting. Now....my skin looks horrible in comparison.
Had the best skin when I was pregnant with my daughter. Was a bit different with both of my sons.
My skin looked better when I was pregnant. Now.... it's rather sad.
I love Olay products but have not tried this yet!! I would love too! I just had a baby and my skin is worse now after! Hopefully this will help!
ashleyinge@hotmail.com
I haven't been pregnant, my son is adopted! My skin needs all the help it can get!!!! Having a 4 year old who travels in his sleep takes a toll on your skin!
My skin doesn't really change when pregnant.
I would love to try this. my skin feels so dry in the winter....kristin t
I should've tried this when I was pregnant! My skin would always break out in the begining but by the end of my pregnancy it would be glowing. Thanks for posting this!
I so need to win this! I am always searching for new skin solutions! Thanks :)
I have been using this since finding it here! I can really see a difference in my 38 year old skin :)
I've never been pregnant, but my best friend just had a baby and she got dark spots on her face. Thanks for posting about this!
Sounds interesting. Neat.
My skin is pretty clear during pregnancy. I love it!
KimberlyUTK at gmail dot com
My skin was incredible. I just love how I looked when pregnant. But I would like to try this!!
I would love to try this product...my skin has been so dry lately!
candice126@gmail.com
I, unfortunately, have never been able to get pregnant. I have always wanted to be, even if it meant bad skin for a season. BUT...I have wanted to try out Olay skin products, just have not been able to afford them. Merry Christmas!
I would love to try it.
I want to try Olay. My skin would love me! riespzs@msn.com
I got lots of zits in early pregnancy :(
I would like to try this stuff.
Yay!
I am 19 weeks pregnant and my skin is doing everything BUT glowing! HELP!
Myu skin gets very dry when I'm pregnant & breastfeeding.
My skin was really clear while I was pregnant!! Love that pregnancy glow!
My skin was definitely worse when I was pregnant, not just on my face but my back. I was happy to get my normal skin back after my pregnancy, even though my normal skin does break out from time to time.
kristinpaxton08 {at} gmail {dot} com
My skin seemed really dry and broke out..when normally I wouldn't. Even though I am not pregnant now, I would love to try Olay.. I am always looking for alternate face wash/moisturizer!
My skin changed a little when I was pregnant. It became much drier and I had to use lotion all the time! It was so itchy!
chadnloren@yahoo.com
Have tried other Olay products and have been really happy with them. Would love to try this as well!
Merry Christmas
Luckily doesn't change. But love Olay products
Must try this!
-Kate
I need to try this!!! Thank you!!
My skin was dryer than usual when I was pregnant, but that was over 18 years ago!
I've never been pregnant, but adopted my sweet baby girl - and during the adoption process my skin was a mess because of stress! We're starting the process again soon, so I definitely should try this!
I would love....love to try this. Seems that the older I get the more horrible my skin is.
Thanks Kelly
Brenda Sessions
bksessions@yahoo.com
I need to give this product a try!
Melissa
mj_southerland@att.net
Hope to have the glow!!!!! Praying I get to find out soon!
Yeah I haven't been pregnant yet, but lets just hopes it gets glowingly better when I am!! :)
My skin is horrible while I'm pregnant. After all 3 of my pregnancies I've had to go see a dermatologist to get my skin back in order. Would love to try the product, it sounds amazing!
I would love to try this!
I would love to try this! I am pregnant, too, and my skin has been kind of weird this time around. ;o)
my skin breaks out and is oily when I'm pregnant...I'm pregnant now and just looked in the mirror ha!
I's love to try this product! Thanks for the giveaway!
Too old to be pregnant...but never too old for good skin.
I broke out like crazy during the beginning of my pregnancy! I would love to try this product!
I will definitely use this on my dry skin.
My skin is great when pregnant, but I am always looking for something I can use to keep it that way.
I'm pregnant and my skin is horrible right now. I'm actually due a week after you and we have toddlers a month apart :)
i start off with acne, but then it clears up nicely.
SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE GLOWS DURING PREGNANCY EXCEPT ON SICK DAYS
My skin was really oily when I was pregnant. But that might have had something to do with all the Sonic I was eating...
My skin broke out even worse than "normal" when I was pregnant. I always have a little acne, but when I was pregnant I had acne like a teenager! My chest, my back, not to mention my face!
My skin is itchy when I am pregnant!!!
I'll try anything. Never thought I'd be one to fret about getting older, but I am lathering on and washing off anything to keep the wrinkles away.
I've noticed that the pigment of my skin gets a little darker when pregnant. I'm Spanish and I don't mind the tan! LOL Thanks for the chance to win this.
This is on my Christmas List!!!
Love Olay products and would love to try there new line!!
When I was pregnant with both my children now 4 and almost 2 yo, I broke out. I disliked the way my face looked. Thanks for the review Kelly- I'm interested in giving Olay Total Effects a go, because the older i get the more I aware I am of the extra tlc my face needs. Thanks!
Would love to try this for my 40 year old skin. Baby is 20 months and my skin has been horrible since I had her!
I've been pregnant twice and haven't noticed any changes in my skin. I'm just lucky I guess!
I have been wanting to try this! I'd love to win the GC and buy some. ha!
Merry Christmas!
Heather
hezzy3030@yahoo.com
Eek! Just the word pregnancy makes my face breakout! I usually wash with soap/scrub once a day, but pregnancy upped that to twice a day. And I usually have drier skin, but it became oily, prompting me to switch to a very light moisturizer.
My skin was extra oily when I was pregnant - all three times!! Yuck!
Post pregnancy though, all that acne has cleared up, thank goodness!
My skin looks horrid when I am pregnant. The break outs are awful.
I experience "the glow", too, while pregnant. I just wish it would stick around and keep me from seeing the future visible effects from years of sun damage.
I didn't notice much different in my skin when I was pregnant...unless you count all the stretch marks? ;)
My skin was oilier when I was pregnant, but I didn't really break out. This sounds like a good product.
My skin is so dry right now. Need to try this!
ktheige at msn dot com
I'm pregnant and could use this!
This seems like a great product! I would love to try it! :)
Yay!!! My skin was AWESOME when I was pregnant, but after? Ugh. HELP!
I am always up for trying new things to help improve my skin! I hope I get to experience the "glow" one day :)
my skin is at its best when i am pregnant! its so clear and smooth and even, its when i am weaning that it starts acting up!
nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/nellybarney/status/17476461472522240
NELLY DOT BARNEY AT YAHOO DOT COM
Not there yet... :( but my skin is horrible
I tweeted! I don't know what link to post, but: http://twitter.com/#!/kelley99
Thanks Kelly!!
My skin didn't change much during my pregnancy, but now it is horrible due to my thyroid. I'm excited to try this out!!
Thanks Kelly for the review!
k_shyflea(at)yahoo(dot)com
Yes, I get blotches all over my face! It's horrible.
Would love to try this!
Would love to try something that works really well. I had great skin when I was pregnant. :)
I too had the "glow" when pregnant, and two months postpartum I'm definitely back to my normal breakouts. Ugh!
my glow = sweat!! terrible breakouts too!!
My skin didn't change a whole lot when I was pregnant (but it has also been 8 years since I was last pregnant so I just don't remember). I have noticed that the closer I get to 40, the more dry my skin is getting. Would love to try the Olay line. Just can't stomach the department store prices when I know Olay/Aveeno/Loreal make good options, too.
I think you look very pretty pregnant..but then again, I think you look very pretty anyways! :)
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I haven't been pregnant but living in Florida I can use all the help I can get fighting against sun damage. Merry Christmas!
WOW another great chance to win thie wonderful gift card. Thanks
Johanne
I use olay myself and always have soft skin.
I recall my face being great while pregnant. That glow people talk about. It was afterwards that was interesting.
My skin was DIVINE when I was pregnant though I didn't realize it until AFTER....hindsight, huh? :)
danielle.ran@hotmail.com
My skin is aweful!! This stuff is great and really helps where my scars are where I had skin cancer removed. Thanks Olay!!
I use this and I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Olay is FABULOUS!!!!!
I love Olay products. I've always had a little redness on my face and have tried lots of super expensive products. Olay has been consistently the product that reduces and clears away that redness! I'd love that gift card!
I love the smoothness and glow of my skin when I am pregnant. My breakouts clear up, and my face just beams with radiance. I am going to the store TODAY to buy Total Effects so that I can carry the glow beyond pregnancy. Thanks Kelly!!
I get break outs in the first trimester
My skin is usually very oily, but is actually a little better now that I'm pregnant. I need to try this product!
augarrett@gmail.com
My skin has always been dry and is the worst in wintertime. I need to try this.
My skin goes nuts while I'm pregnant. Any other time I have pretty clear skin, but boy oh boy does it go crazy during those 9 months.
I love Olay products! I noticed my skin was glowing when I was pregnant, but I was left with the "mask of pregnancy" so I have a lot of discoloration.
barelytogether at yahoo dot com
I love my skin when I'm pregnant! Just wish it would stay that way :)
Tweet: http://twitter.com/SashaSaysBlog/status/17581740289691649
barelytogether at yahoo dot com
I would LOVE TO TRY THIS! Pregnant with baby #3... need the glow!
I need to try this. My skin has been so dry this pregnancy!
My skin has gotten really oily the past couple of months and I really hate the occasional break outs. I would love to try this!
Thank you,
Mary
mhj1990@yahoo.com
I would love to give this a try. Merry Christmas!
I've been using it since the first post and just love it.
Thanks again for the review!
I use Olay as my moisturizer daily and love it. I have rosacea and it helps it. I would love to try this product. My skin was flawless when I was pregnant. I loved it!
I loved my skin when I was pregnant! It really did have a glow! If Olay total effects can do that for me I'll try it!
my skin is terrible when pregnant...especially on my back. I hope it works!
Sarah
sarahpfeil@yahoo.com
I wish they had this 22 yrs ago, but I swear by it today! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
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