Whether you’re trying to conceive, or you’re pregnant, or you’re already a mommy, you tend to be fragile, you need extra care! There’s a whole life happening/happened within you! But all good things come at a cost. Pregnancy comes with its share of challenges. Not just what goes into your body, but what you put onto your face matters too. Pregnancy causes a major hormonal change in your body, which may affect your skin.
Top 3 Skin problems a pregnant woman may face.
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Acne
When you’re pregnant, your body undergoes hormonal changes, which results in increased skin sensitivity and oil excretion. Sometimes, your skin dries up too. All these skin conditions become a breeding ground for acne.
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Pigmentation
Pregnancy results in excessive production of melanin in your skin, due to this, dark or brown patches may appear near your forehead, upper lips, cheekbones, etc.
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Stretch marks
During pregnancy, you feel like carrying a whole world inside you, don’t you? Your body expands to make room for your child, often resulting in stretch marks. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it is overstretched, it leaves marks behind.
But the good news is that these changes will last for the utmost 9 months and your skin normally returns to its original appearance post-pregnancy. Pregnancy is the beginning of all new things.
Note: If you’re in the post-pregnancy phase, you may be losing a lot of hair. However, it’s a temporary condition that usually corrects itself by your little one’s first birthday.
Taking good care of your skin during pregnancy requires patience, and it may not be easy, but it’s worth it!
5 Important pregnancy skin care advice to follow
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Follow a skin care routine consistently
Regularly use a cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer, etc, to maintain your skin’s health. Use products with fewer chemicals. Visit a dermatologist during pregnancy to find out what to and what not to use.
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Never forget to moisturize your skin
Stretch marks can be avoided by moisturizing your skin well. Moisturizing skin reduces itchiness and soothes the dry skin caused by pregnancy. Moisturize your entire body, especially knees, elbows, nipples, etc, and other easily drying areas.
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Consult dermatologists before you go through any harsh skin treatments.
One facial/month is fine but avoid heat therapies. So NO to treatments that involve electric current, high usage of chemicals, and that causes pain. Consult a dermatologist before you need to get one done.
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Avoid sun exposure, apply sunscreen whenever necessary
Your skin during pregnancy may not deal well with the sun. It’s better not to step out without sunscreen, especially during your pregnancy, as your skin is more sensitive to the sun at this time. Wear protective hats, sunglasses, etc., for better protection against the sun.
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Do not self-medicate any of your skin concerns including acne.
Some anti-acne creams should be avoided during pregnancy, even if there is a sudden breakout of acne. It can cause birth defects during your pregnancy. Get advice from skin experts as to what and what not to apply on your skin during pregnancy.
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