Pregnancy has always been an amazing journey for women. Growing a little human in your body for nine months lets you experience so many changes, from body size to beauty. For most women, pregnancy glow appears in the first two trimesters. Due to hormonal fluctuations (changes in estrogen and progesterone levels), the skin looks luminous. Sadly, the glow does not last forever. Things will be different in the third trimester. However, there are also women who face skin problems from their first trimester. This may differ from one woman to another, depends on their hormones, daily lifestyle and environment. Let’s figure it out.
Skin Issues during Pregnancy
Pregnancy may cause some unwanted skin issue. Changes in progesterone levels can increase the production of sebum (oil) so it is very common to find breakouts in pregnant women. Another issue to concern is melasma. Melasma is much more likely to happen to pregnant women during the last trimester. The problem is once the baby is delivered, melasma will not easily go away. During pregnancy, skin appears to be more sensitive and easily irritated.
Simple Skincare Guide
If you are pregnant, it is better for you to have gentle, simple yet effective skincare. Referring to your skin issue,here are some simple ultimate guidesyou can take:
The idea of pregnancy is, the baby gets first, both nutrition and hydration. That’s why some women tend to have drier skin during pregnancy. For natural treatment, you can consume high water content food, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. Use moisturising products which contain hyaluronic acid inside. It is better to have the non-comedogenic moisturizer because it will not clog the pores.
- Sensitive skin
Hormonal changes in pregnancy goes along with the increasing of sensitivity. Your skin may be more sensitive to the sun or you will get irritation using the old products you used to have. In this case, help yourself with calming mask once a week and avoid fragrant products because it can trigger inflammation.
- Melasma
Sun exposure triggers melasma. Actually, melasma is not painful but somehow stressful because it doesn’t go away that easy. Try your best to avoid heat along with sun exposure or you can wear a hat. Applying sun screen is a must. Green tea and tomatoes can help repair your skin damage and minimize pigmentation. Citric can be beneficial in treating hyperpigmentation.
As stated above that there is increasing sebum (oil) production, you may experience breakouts or acnes. Some acids like glycolic, lactic and azelaic acids are acne fighters. You, however, have to make sure to use the acid at the low concentration because it may affect the baby inside. For a safer acid, you can go to benzoyl peroxide.
So, are you facing any of those skin issues? If you decided to use skincare products, read carefully the label and avoid using dangerous chemicals during pregnancy. Not only irritated your skin, dangerous chemicals will also affect your baby. For the worst, they can even cause baby defect. Choose wisely and smartly.
