Ask the Experts
Firming Cream
Q:
As an expectant mom, can I use a belly or thigh firming cream?
A:
“While most such creams don’t contain any ingredients that will hurt you or your baby, they won’t help much, either,” says Ava Shamban, M.D., a Santa Monica-based dermatologist. The caffeine found in most firming creams may create a temporary tightening effect, but you’re better off using a cream with emollients to soothe the itchiness caused by your rapidly expanding skin, says Shamban.
