During your pregnancy, it is important to take a second look at all of the beauty products you use every day because, unfortunately, some of your favorites may contain substances that are harmful to your growing baby. Ingredients in many oral anti-aging medications (such as oral retinoids) have been found to cause serious birth defects and should be avoided during pregnancy. Most topical creams and lotions do not appear to cause birth defects, according to the March of Dimes; however, "some questions about their safety in pregnancy remain, due to a few reports of birth defects in babies of women who used these preparations during pregnancy."

But before you resign yourself to nine months of new wrinkles, there are alternatives you can use safely while pregnant. Doctors recommend using anti-aging creams that contain vitamin E, alpha-hydroxy acids and glycolic acids. They also suggest trying products that contain natural anti-aging ingredients, such as soy and green tea. These plant-derived products will not only rejuvenate your skin, they are safe alternatives for your baby.