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Can I get a facial during pregnancy?

By Parenting.com

Simple at-home and spa facials are generally safe. But skip professional facials that use a galvanic current (an electrical micro-current used to help tone muscles); herbal facials during your first trimester, particularly if you're experiencing morning sickness (the strong, sweet scents may worsen it); and peels containing glycolic acid.


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