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I talk quite a bit about the benefits of vitamin A for treating dry skin, acne, and melasma. Whether it’s through foods such as carrots, a daily supplement, or topical skin care products, the ingredients needed to create vitamin A–retinol and beta carotene–work wonders to encourage new cell growth leading to great skin fitness.

But…(and this is a big but) if you are pregnant, then maybe extra vitamin A isn’t so great for your skin fitness or overall health.

Doctors often encourage their expecting moms to stay away from too much vitamin A in drugs and in foods. Although topical skin care products containing retinoids may not be all that bad, it might be worth talking to your doctor to be sure.

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Yes, it’s true, you can follow a diet that will decrease the number of fine lines on your skin and prevent future lines and wrinkles from forming. I write all about it over DIY Beauty, an excellent skin care and weight management site devoted to at-home care for anyone that wants to stay beautiful.

Read about how just ten days of eating the right foods (nuts and fish, for example) will help you look younger, feel better, and maybe even lose a few pounds.

Many melasma sufferers use a prescribed treatment containing hydroquinone to treat melasma. Although many see great results with these products, hydroquinone is a harsh chemical that can be hard on your skin and body. If you do choose to use hydroquinone be careful with it and follow these skin care tips on what not to do.

• Don’t use any hydroquinone products if you have extra dry, sunburned or irritated skin.
• Don’t use hair removal products including wax
• Don’t use astringents or products containing alcohol, lime, or spices
• Don’t sunbathe whether in natural sunlight or tanning bed. In fact, wear a sun block of SPF 15 all the time
• Don’t get the product near your eyes, nostrils and lips. It will sting and burn.
• Don’t use benzoyl peroxide while using hydroquinone

Read more about hydroquinone on my Squidoo lens about melasma facts.