One of the most common phrases used when talking about women who are expecting is that they have this "pregnant glow". Well, let's just say at nine months pregnant, this "glow" has yet to appear.
Instead, for the first time in my life, I have found myself plagued by terrible breakouts. I not only started to breakout on my face, but also on my back as well. Dealing with this nuisance isn't bothering me as much "looks wise" as it is pain wise. I've found these breakouts to be extremely painful and they make my face and back hurt just to touch.
I know I am blessed that I haven't struggled throughout my entire life with acne, but this battle with my skin over the past, almost year, has been rough. I was very careful about skincare throughout the pregnancy, as I didn't want to use anything that would harm the baby. But my doctor gave me the thumbs up on products containing low amounts of Salicylic Acid, so I began hunting for things I could use.
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