Eat foods rich in folic acid. In recent studies, a folic acid deficiency has been linked to hyperpigmentation. Incorporate leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, citrus, beans, peas, avocado, seeds and nuts into your pregnancy diet to promote an even skin tone. Also, don’t forget to take your prenatal vitamins daily!

Protect yourself when exposed to the sun. UV light can escalate dark spots on the skin and make it difficult for them to fade with ease after pregnancy. We recommend using a mineral and chemical free sunscreen anytime you want to soak up some rays. Our Sun Love natural sun protection formula is a great choice for preventing any further darkening of the skin and helps to neutralize the effects of damaging UV’s.

Naturally lighten skin with Vitamin C. Creating a skin care routine can be quite tricky during pregnancy with the many toxic chemicals floating around out there. One ingredient that is deemed safe and effective for skin lightening, however, is the powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C. Vitamin C, when used topically, helps to decrease melanin formation in the skin, thus preventing dark spots. Feed your skin a daily dose of Vitamin C, which can be found in our potent Repair Serum.