
PROBLEMS OF PREGNANT SKIN
- It is said that during the
pregnancy
women are more beautiful, and that the
skin
become smoother, softer and brighter. But that's not always the case.
Often dermatitis, acne, stretch marks are around the corner and can spoil it
skin beauty
of pregnant woman.
Here are the most common skin problems and some tips on how to remedy them.
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Skin care in pregnancy
Hypersensitivity
. The skin becomes extremely sensitive, just a light rubbing or a few drops of perfume for it to become red and irritated immediately. The ideal is not to use the usual products and prefer soaps, detergents and
natural creams
. Avoid scrubs and exfoliants and use a vegetable sponge. Limit the exposure of the skin to chemicals (such as triclosan, parabens and perfumes) also because with a small cut or excoriation these substances penetrate the skin and can be more easily absorbed by the bloodstream.
Pimples and acne
. Hormones have gone wild and this hormonal storm could lead to pimples and acne. Be careful because not all anti-acne products can be used during pregnancy. The
benzoyl peroxide
el '
salicylic acid
for example, they have been linked to growth problems and birth defects in some animal studies. To be on the safe side, lactic acid, tea tree oil, sulfur, all ingredients that have been shown to have no teratogenic effects, are good.
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Melasma gravidico
Dryness and itching
. Make sure you drink plenty
water
and to humidify all the rooms of the house well. Use a light, natural moisturizer and if your skin is very itchy try a warm bath.
oats
.
Sensitivity to the sun
. The rise in the levels of some
hormones
they make the skin much more susceptible to formation of
dark spots
(mask of pregnancy, or chloasma) and this problem can get worse when you do
exposes to the sun's rays
. So best to bring out a nice wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen of at least 30 and protect yourself from the sun. There
Sun protection
it should contain titanium dioxide or zinc oxide and not sunscreens containing chemicals such as oxybenzone, homosalate and avobenzone that potentially enter the blood and can reach the fetus. Read the
label
is a must before buying a product.
Stretch marks. When the body
it grows rapidly
the skin stretches more and more and can tear. stretch marks are precisely tears in the skin that are at first red and then become white, like scars. Not all pregnant women suffer from
stretch marks
, a lot depends on a genetic predisposition, but it is very useful to use one
the perfect
moisturizing and anti-stretch marks every day on the areas at risk: hips, stomach, breasts, buttocks, inner thighs.
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Care for your skin to reduce stretch marks
Skin rashes
. Redness and itching should never be ignored, itchy feet and hands could be a sign of one
cholestasis
of pregnancy, a liver disease that is dangerous for the baby. A simple blood test allows you to make sure that there is no such pathology. Another frequent rash of pregnancy is the
PUPPP
(itchy urticaria papules and pregnancy plaques) that starts from the abdomen and spreads to other areas of the body. It is not a disorder that harms the baby but it can be very annoying. Your doctor may prescribe a triamcinolone acetate ointment
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