Home / Life / Beauty & Style / Beauty Korean skincare for pregnancy Motherly Deciphering 5 labels for you and baby-to-be. By Lourdes Avila Uribe January 20, 2016 Motherly Rectangle By now you’ve probably heard about how Korean skincare is all the rage in the beauty world. There are some seriously wacky sounding products out there, some of which I totally believe the hype about (snail enzyme) and some that I’m left truly scratching my head over (pills to make grey hair go away?!?) Since Korean skincare has only recently permeated the Western market, it’s not always easy to figure out which products are safe for pregnancy. It’s especially daunting since all of the products are in Korean packaging, making it impossible to know what you’re putting on your skin (unless you can read Korean, obviously). Thank goodness for Glow Recipe. Founders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee sell natural Korean products for shoppers who want the latest goods (and benefits), but without any mysterious or harsh chemicals. Below, I’ve rounded up my faves from their site, and I’m pretty sure you’ll be swooning over them when you give them a shot! 1. Whamisa Organic Flowers Lip: Are your lips freaking out from the totally awesome combination of pregnancy and winter scaliness? Another great product from Whamisa, not only is it hydrating and smell great, but it’s certified organic so you know you won’t be ingesting chemicals during your pregnancy or leaving any kisses on your baby that could have toxic materials. It uses natural Chrysanthemum extracts as a hydrating base for ultra soft lips. 2. Blossom Jeju 100% Camellia Dry Oil: If your pregnancy is drying out your skin, this is the answer for you. I’ve been living for this oil ever since I tried it. It works well layered over a serum and under moisturizer, smells delicious, and feels richly moisturizing without being greasy. It pairs wonderfully with the LJH Vita Propolis Ampoule and feels extra luxurious. The oil deposits a rich blend of antioxidants and proteins onto your skin without a greasy finish. 3. Whamisa Organic Flowers Hydrogel Mask: If your skin is feeling dry and tight you’re gonna love sheet masks — they’re soothing and feel incredibly luxurious, so I’m extra pleased that Glow Recipe has such an awesome one in their repertoire. It’s made of gentle, natural botanical ingredients like aloe vera, which is super hydrating and healing. It has a lightly floral scent when you initially put it on, and since it’s a gel mask instead of a traditional cotton sheet mask, it’s extremely cooling, so any irritated or broken out skin will instantly feel comforted. 4. Whamisa cleansing oil: I know a lot of women who are reticent to add oil to their skin when they are pregnant since their skin is already hormonal and imbalanced, but I highly recommend giving cleansing oils a chance. It may seem counterintuitive, but the oils help unclog any dirt and gunk that is in your pores and give you a deep clean without leaving your skin feeling stripped of it’s natural sebum. This mineral-free oil is made of hazel seed, olive fruit and avocado oil. 5. LJH Vita Propolis Ampoule: So many women report dryness during pregnancy but are scared that a serum may be too greasy, but this serum is surprisingly lightweight, jam packed full of vitamins, and an excellent solution for pregnancy breakouts or for treating melasma. You can spread it all over your face and it’s light enough to layer under oils or moisturizers, or you can use it as a spot treatment anywhere you may have dark spots or discoloration, which is common during pregnancy. Dot it on your upper lip, forehead, or cheeks to help protect and treat existing spots. It was the perfect follow-up to the hydrogel mask. Related Stories Viral & Trending Ultrasound nails: celebrate your little one with this cute trend Beauty & Style Princess Diana’s frosted manicure is about to be everywhere this season Beauty & Style This at-home beauty service gave me a date night makeover and here’s how it went The latest Beauty & Style Shopping Guides Lounge sets that slay from home to holiday travel Style Zooey Deschanel’s tips on how to get holiday party-ready (without putting your finger through your tights while your kids are yelling for dinner) Style 10 wide leg pants that are almost as comfy as pajamas–but look way more polished Beauty & Style Shopping Guides Hanna Andersson’s new colorable pajamas let kids wear their art to bed