Rescripted

Women's Health, Your Way

Ask & Search With Clara

Welcome to a new standard for women's health answers.

The Wellness Edit / TTC Skincare 101: Ingredients That Boost Your Glow

TTC Skincare 101: Ingredients That Boost Your Glow

TTC Skincare 101: Ingredients That Boost Your Glow

Let’s talk skincare glow while you’re on your TTC (trying-to-conceive) journey—because you deserve to feel radiant every step of the way. While pregnancy and TTC can limit some ingredients (goodbye, Retinol), there are still plenty of safe, effective options to keep your skin happy and glowing.

First up, hyaluronic acid is the hydration hero—totally safe and ultra-plumping. Vitamin C is next on the list for brightening and evening your skin tone, aka your secret weapon against dullness. Niacinamide is another multitasker that helps with breakouts and discoloration without being harsh.

Don’t forget mineral sunscreen—zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are your safest bets for UV protection. And yes, you can still exfoliate! Just stick with gentle options like glycolic or lactic acid to keep that glow going.

As always, check in with your doctor before starting anything new—but know that taking care of your skin is 100% part of self-care on this journey.

More from The Wellness Edit

The skincare thing everyone's suddenly obsessed with: spicules. Yes, that's a real word, and no, it's not as scary as it sounds. Microspicules are tiny, needle-shaped structures derived from purified... Read more
I have news that lets you feel great about that cozy reading nook. A new University of Cambridge review found that reading for pleasure may boost memory, empathy, and mental... Read more
I've got a meditation app on my phone and a long-standing assumption that it can only help. So The Atlantic's new piece, "The Dark Side of Mindfulness," made me sit... Read more
Your blush drawer is about to get a plot twist. Anti-blush is everywhere right now, and no, it doesn't mean skipping blush. It's a wash of warm brown that gives... Read more
January 1st has never actually felt like a fresh start to me. It's cold, it's dark, and by the time the ball drops, I'm already exhausted from the holidays. But... Read more
Adult rec leagues are having a full-blown moment, and honestly? It makes so much sense. Remember when "working out" meant dragging yourself to a silent gym, staring at a wall... Read more
Okay, we need to talk about Dior's latest power move — because it says a lot about where wellness culture is headed. The house's beauty division just announced it's leveling... Read more
Here’s all the stuff I've been hoarding in my cart the last few months — the kind of purchases that make you feel like you actually have your life together... Read more
So... Ulta's 21+ Days of Beauty Event snuck up on me again (running now through September 17). As your resident wellness editor, I feel obligated to report back on what's... Read more
The gist: after years of everyone quietly plumping up their cheeks, lips, and jawlines, a lot of people are now booking appointments to undo it. Yep — filler removal is... Read more