The rules of skin care during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the woman’s body is being intensively rebuilt. All this is aimed at providing the most favorable conditions for the growth and development of the fetus. The changes in the internal systems often make themselves felt in the external manifestations on the skin of the face, which often causes a lot of concern.

First of all, I would like to note that not all expectant mothers experience worries about their appearance. For some, this condition is the opposite - it helps to solve many skin troubles, for example, oily sheen, acne, pustules disappear. However, there are those who in an “interesting” position begin to detect disturbing signals on their faces, which often lead to a deterioration in the emotional state of the future mother as a whole.

Often during gestation, the following symptoms that are unappealing externally appear:

• swelling of the skin around the eyes;
• excessive dryness, peeling;
• pallor of the outer integument;
• pimples;
• dark spots;
• pustular formations;
• allergic manifestations in the form of a rash.

If you find such signs, you should not panic, because after childbirth the body recovers, and most problems go away on their own. However, it should be remembered that in some cases there may be unpleasant consequences in the form of scars, pigmentation.

Knowing the causes of the problem state of the skin, you can minimize it, or even prevent it altogether.

Among the main reasons, there are several.

• Hormonal restructuring of the body. During pregnancy, the level of the female sex hormone estrogen decreases. He is responsible for the protective properties of the skin, its elasticity, firmness. An increase in the level of the hormone progesterone, it is also called the hormone of pregnancy, leads to a decrease in skin immunity, and, therefore, inflammatory processes, pimples can appear. The main objective of progesterone is to provide a favorable environment for the baby, therefore, it is impossible to reduce its amount in any case.
• Change in water-salt metabolism in tissues. An increase in the amount of sodium in the tissues leads to the fact that it begins to attract liquid, causing stagnation, edema. This is especially noticeable in the area around the eyes, where the skin is very tender, and the layer of subcutaneous fat is practically absent.
• Avitaminosis. To maintain normal functioning, the body requires a large amount of vitamins, trace elements, minerals.
• Gastrointestinal problems.

• In order to avoid or get rid of unpleasant manifestations on the skin of the face, it is necessary to carefully consider the state of the body as a whole. In this crucial period, more than ever, it is important to observe the regime of work and rest, eat right, more often visit the fresh air and avoid dusty rooms.
• The diet should be enriched with fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, cereals. It is necessary to eat dairy products, cottage cheese, beef, fish. If allergic reactions occur, you must immediately abandon the dangerous ingredient.
• It is important to limit the intake of sweet, flour, spicy, smoked. You should forget about carbonated drinks, energy.

• Proper balanced nutrition reduces the risk of gastrointestinal diseases, which are often manifested by unpleasant symptoms on the skin.
• Of course, in addition to maintaining the right lifestyle, you need to pay attention to looking after your appearance. But caution should be exercised here, since pregnancy imposes certain restrictions on the use of certain cosmetic procedures.
• As a result of increased melanin pigment production, a large number of moles often appear in the second semester of pregnancy. The face is the most vulnerable in this regard, since you cannot hide it under your clothes. Therefore, it is important to use sunscreens with a high protection factor.

• First of all, you need to monitor the cleanliness of the epidermis of the face, and the skin of the whole body. In this case, it is best to use gentle cleaning methods. The epidermis in pregnant women is most sensitive. Therefore, it is likely to damage the outer layer, which can lead to undesirable consequences.
• During this period, you will have to abandon various acid, chemical peels, hardware procedures. And it is not only the degree of destructiveness of the process, but also the composition of the mixtures. It is necessary to avoid exposure to any chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction or harm the baby. After all, all the substances applied to the skin penetrate deep into the body and have an effect on it. During pregnancy, avoid getting essential oils, retinol.
• Cleansing procedures of the epidermis are recommended using natural ingredients or light tonics. Fresh masks can be used.
• After cleansing, the skin is moisturized, nourished. It is not recommended to apply a thick layer of cream at night, as this can lead to swelling.

Caring for a person at home is a simple task. Armed with the necessary knowledge, you can get a result that exceeds all expectations.

• So, to increase the tone of the skin, moisturize and give freshness, you can use ice cubes. You can wipe their face in the morning and evening.Ice can be made from plain water, or can be made from a decoction of chamomile. This plant helps to relieve inflammatory processes, swelling.
• To cleanse the skin, you can use ordinary olive oil. It will provide intensive hydration, nutrition, and also add a dull shade to the epidermis.
• A mask of blue or white clay will relieve black dots, prevent the appearance of pimples. The recipe is pretty simple. It is necessary to mix a small amount of clay in warm water and apply the mixture to the skin for 10-15 minutes. Then you need to rinse it with plenty of water. To get a moisturizing effect, a little olive oil can be added to the pulp.
• Parsley decoction or regular black tea will help get rid of edema. Simply wipe the epidermis in places of swelling.
• A mask of ordinary sour cream has a whitening effect.

Pregnancy is not a contraindication to the use of makeup. After all, it is important for a woman to remain beautiful at any period of her life. In an “interesting” position, you can also use lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, and concealers to mask puffiness or age spots. Underlining the advantages of the face will improve the mood and add confidence. However, it is important to understand that decorative cosmetics can only hide problem areas, but are not able to fundamentally solve the problem.

It is better to temporarily abandon the use of professional cosmetics, since its composition is distinguished by the highest content of chemically stable substances. During this period, it is better to limit the use of luxury cosmetics based on natural ingredients.

In order to avoid an increase in dry skin, irritation, cosmetics must be washed off at night. After which the face is cleaned, then moisturized as much as possible. For this, you can use ordinary olive oil or any moisturizer.

• It is important to approach the choice of cosmetics with extreme caution. It should be borne in mind that such substances may contain hormones that are responsible for beauty. But in this period of life, these components must be discarded, since when they enter the body they can negatively affect the entire period of pregnancy.
• If, after using cosmetics, itching, redness, and rash appear on the skin, then this remedy should be immediately discarded. If the condition worsens, you should immediately consult a doctor. The fact is that during pregnancy, individual intolerance may appear even on seemingly harmless, at first glance, substances.
• It is not recommended to use cosmetics, which contain unfamiliar components or the expiration date of which has expired.
• In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, before using any product during pregnancy, it is recommended to consult with specialists.

Skin care after pregnancy is also very important. During this period, hormonal restructuring of the whole body occurs and you need to be careful about any changes on the face. Since functional disorders of the body will inevitably affect the skin. It is necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the outer integument of the face, conduct moisturizing procedures, nourish. For this, folk or store cosmetics are suitable.

In order to prevent the appearance of whitish stripes, it is recommended to use products that increase skin elasticity. It is better to start using stretch mark remedies at the first suspicious symptoms.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, good sleep and preventive measures will allow the skin to quickly return to its original form.

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