Are pimple breakouts normal during pregnancy?

The primary cause of acne when you're pregnant is the increased hormone levels in the first trimester. The higher level increases the skin's production of natural oils. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-during-pregnancy-treatments-causes Please do not attempt to treat the acne yourself without advises from gynae as the acne cream might contains substances that causes birth defects.