OK let me start this section with a little background —
The skin on my face has become extremely sensitive over the last few years so I've been to 6+ dermatologists. I had these skin-colored bumps that were diagnosed as rosacea, acne, and everything in between. I then started to get eczema on my body and I have still haven't figured out the cause, which has been super frustrating. I was prescribed A LOT, from oral medications to topical, and nothing seemed to work. I was also told to use certain "non-comodogenic" products from brands like vanicream, etc. that turned out to actually have comodogenic ingredients in them according to this EXTREMELY AMAZING pore-clogging ingredient checker I found. Ever since I had baby #1, I was also super vigilant about the products I was using on the baby and started using the EWG website to make sure the products were actually as clean as they were being marketed as.
All things said and done, I've done a lot of research over the years to find products that are not only made with clean and safe ingredients, but also with ingredients that won't clog my pores and in less plastic packaging!
Bump Balm (but also amazing pre and post bump!)
Feather and Bone is a brand I stumbled upon a few years ago when I met the founder at a panel. She is not only so sweet, but she's doing something amazing by creating super clean and simple products that are safe and effective. This balm is my absolute favorite and especially so during this pregnancy! Super easy to apply and not too greasy or sticky. Great for my bump but also just for any area of your skin that feels extra dry. My son loves this too!
I absolutely love the products from Aavrani. Not only is this a South Asian, female-founded brand, but their products are so effective and gentle on the skin! I also love that everything is in glass bottles. I really feel like all the excess microplastics in everything we eat and use has taken a toll on my body.
This lightweight mask not only works but smells so divine. I met the founder of ZIBA earlier this year and she told me all about how this was a way to share her Persian traditions with the world.
We had the pleasure of working with Seenaya for our 2026 show and this set makes such a great gift! These mini serums allow you to sample the benefits without a full commitment. Seenaya's products are not only effective but also rooted in ethical practices, being all-natural, halal, vegan, cruelty-free, and free from synthetic fragrances.
I discovered Henry and Rose after listening to a podcast and I fell in love with their story. Founded by Michelle Pfeiffer, all of the fragrances were developed under the strictest health, safety, and environmental standards with guidance from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. So essentially, no harsh chemicals or ambiguous "natural fragrances" which was extremely important to me when I was pregnant!
This is definitely a more mainstream brand, but this Sente cream is one of the only daily moisturizers I use now because it doesn't clog my pores like SO many other creams have in the past. It's lightweight but also heavy enough to make my skin feel moisturized.