Skin care during pregnancy

2023 Author: Anita Thornton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-27 18:44

When you're pregnant, it feels like every part of your body is crying out for its own moisturizing and soothing product. Here are some tips to provide them and feel better.

Changes during pregnancy

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and it's no surprise that it's as affected as everything else in our bodies by this tremendous hormone surgewhat is pregnancy. She becomes more sensitive, drier and needs to stretch like she has never stretched before. To feel better about yourself and to help it adapt, every little care counts, from the toes to the tip of the nose.

Soap

First of all, as hormones weaken our epidermis and make us vulnerable to allergic reactions, it is better to choose gentle cleansing products with a simple composition. Those with very dry skin or those who react easily can fall back on the

Dove unscented beauty bar. It may not have a whole lot of personality, but believe the skin reaction pro when she tells you this soap is gentle enough to care for all skin types.

You can also enjoyyour sense of smell ultra developed to use the soft soaps from Lush. Lush creates super-soft, handmade products, which is just right for returning moms who want to enjoy their pregnancy to the fullest. The soaps are wonderful and the colored bombs as fascinating to look at as they are pleasant to smell will give you a well-deserved moment of relaxation.

Of course, there are several other companies that make natural and gentle products that are perfect for expectant mothers. It's all about choosing gentle products that won't irritate your skin and whose smell won't make you nauseous.

Feet

In general, we gain a lot of weight during pregnancy and with gravity, our feet suffer! To give them a chance and avoid cracking heels and those other joys of pregnancy, consider using a cream specially designed for feet. Swelling during pregnancy also puts extra stress on the skin of the legs and feet, creaming them often (or having your partner cream them because you can't!), will help give them some flexibility.

Wrap your freshly hydrated feet in low-absorbency stockings that will allow time for the cream to slowly penetrate your skin. If you want to gum up, lift your feet a bit during the treatment, you'll improve your leg circulation at the same time. Also read our article 14 ways to take care of yourfeet to have lots of ideas!

The Belly

Unfortunately, you can't always avoid stretch marks. Some women will have a few, no matter what. We can still put the odds on our side by giving maximum elasticity to our skin. Sweet almond oil, simple, gentle, natural and very effective on dry skin, just might become your best friend if you don't have nut allergies. Other great tummy fixes are coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and Aveeno Cream. It's mostly a matter of taste and it's really not a matter of price. All creams applied regularly will improve the elasticity of your belly skin and reduce tingling, even the most affordable ones.

The Face

Your face could also be put to the test with the return of your teenage acne, dry patches and the risk of pregnancy mask. To take good care of your skin and look as radiant as possible, take the time to exfoliate your skin regularly. This is a foolproof trick and a step that we too often overlook. You can use fresh masks, exfoliants recommended by your beautician, or make your own if you have a good recipe. Don't forget to use a hypoallergenic cream (Avène actually really good ones) and apply a good sunscreen before going out. Do not hesitate to buy a protective creamhigh, it will protect you from the mask of pregnancy and you will not regret it (even if you will never be fully aware of it because you will have avoided it!).

Dry Lips

Like everything else, a pregnant woman's lips can be dry and chapped. There are sugar-based gentle lip scrubs that you can lick off without fear because they contain only natural products, but you can also add a few grains of sugar in a lip balm you already own and get the same result. You can then always keep a lip balm on you. We have articles about this that will give you great suggestions for balms to buy or to make.

Drink to your thirst

Finally, to keep your skin well hydrated, it is essential to drink water whenever you feel thirsty.

During pregnancy, you will need water to make amniotic fluid, compensate for increased blood volume, improve digestion, etc. This water will also have an impact on the elasticity and hydration of your skin.

It all seems hard to maintain at first, but you'll get used to this routine and you may still like these little things after you give birth. You quickly get used to taking care of yourself!