Pregnancy is a very hectic time for most our bodies, as so much is happening and so
much is trying change. Your Skin care might be at the bottom of your list of
importance, but should it be? , If you want to minimize those stretch marks and
avoid the acne, the dry skin or the itchy skin, then you will need to follow a very careful
skin-care regimen. But some women are blessed with that ‘pregnancy glow’ which
everyone always talks about, however some women are not.
The Stretch marks, for the most of the parts will be unavoidable. Normally the skin over your stomach will be stretched while your baby grows, and stretched skin automatically means stretch marks, but you can minimize them and help them disappear very quickly after giving birth.
There are various creams and oils you can buy out there on the market that promise to reduce stretch marks, however just some simple olive oil will yield the same results. So, try and buy yourself some cream with cocoa butter or vitamin E, rub-in some of the olive oil at night and it should help keep the skin from elastic and reduce those nasty stretch marks.
2: The Acne
Acne vulgaris (or simply acne) is defined by Wikipedia as a common human skin disease, that is characterized by areas of skin with seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules), pimples, and possibly scarring.
So Many Pregnant women often do suffer from acne, which can be both distressing and embarrassing. Usually, the key problem will resolve after the first trimester, so try and use a simple cleanser with something or example Witch Hazel, avoid harsh exfoliating and do try oats plus honey instead. Cleanse and then use a face wash and moisturize by using a moisturizer with added SPF to reduce the damage from the sun.
3: The Yellow or dark patches
Most women suffer from something that is called Chloasma, this simply means that the skin has patches of more pigment than other parts of the body, which causes dark patches to appear, especially around your eyes. Try to avoid direct sunlight, as this can make it worse. Mostly the chloasma should disappear after your birth, although it may never fully go away in some women.
4: The Dry Skin
If you notice that your skin is dryer than normal and itchy too, moisturize on a daily basis. always make sure to spread it all over your body and try avoiding anything you might be sensitive to. If your skin continues to be itchy or ontinues to gets worse, speak to your doctor since other pregnancy problems can be related to dry skin.
You have noticed that, with a few minutes you spend every day on skin care, there is no reason why you too can not have that pregnancy glow, you look and feel great with it.
So here is how to make sure you too get that glow!
1: The Stretch marksThe Stretch marks, for the most of the parts will be unavoidable. Normally the skin over your stomach will be stretched while your baby grows, and stretched skin automatically means stretch marks, but you can minimize them and help them disappear very quickly after giving birth.
There are various creams and oils you can buy out there on the market that promise to reduce stretch marks, however just some simple olive oil will yield the same results. So, try and buy yourself some cream with cocoa butter or vitamin E, rub-in some of the olive oil at night and it should help keep the skin from elastic and reduce those nasty stretch marks.
2: The AcneAcne vulgaris (or simply acne) is defined by Wikipedia as a common human skin disease, that is characterized by areas of skin with seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules), pimples, and possibly scarring.
So Many Pregnant women often do suffer from acne, which can be both distressing and embarrassing. Usually, the key problem will resolve after the first trimester, so try and use a simple cleanser with something or example Witch Hazel, avoid harsh exfoliating and do try oats plus honey instead. Cleanse and then use a face wash and moisturize by using a moisturizer with added SPF to reduce the damage from the sun.
3: The Yellow or dark patches
Most women suffer from something that is called Chloasma, this simply means that the skin has patches of more pigment than other parts of the body, which causes dark patches to appear, especially around your eyes. Try to avoid direct sunlight, as this can make it worse. Mostly the chloasma should disappear after your birth, although it may never fully go away in some women.
4: The Dry Skin
If you notice that your skin is dryer than normal and itchy too, moisturize on a daily basis. always make sure to spread it all over your body and try avoiding anything you might be sensitive to. If your skin continues to be itchy or ontinues to gets worse, speak to your doctor since other pregnancy problems can be related to dry skin.
You have noticed that, with a few minutes you spend every day on skin care, there is no reason why you too can not have that pregnancy glow, you look and feel great with it.
