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One of the benefits of pregnancy is breast augmentation. Those who were not satisfied with the first size can be satisfied. However, the skin in new circumstances requires support and care.
Features of skin care during pregnancy
Not a single cell of the female body during pregnancy remains aloof from changes. And the skin, as a hormone-dependent organ, is also undergoing changes.
Those who have suffered from oily sheen and acne may get rid of them.
But sometimes acne can appear or get worse. The male hormones androgens are to blame for this, the level of which rises during pregnancy.
In the second trimester, some expectant mothers have age spots (chloasma) on their face and neck – no measures are needed other than sun protection and masking with foundation, hyperpigmentation will go away after childbirth and feeding.
With a deficiency of vitamins and trace elements, there are “zaeds” in the corners of the lips, peeling of the skin.
Swelling, circles under the eyes are possible.
Toxicosis provokes dehydration, which means it has a bad effect on the condition of the skin.
Local immunity decreases, so inflammation is possible on the face.
Not a single cell of the female body during this period will remain aloof from the process of change. © Healthy-Food
A potential threat to the skin during pregnancy is stretch marks. Often the tendency to them is determined genetically. To avoid stretch marks, apply a rich cream daily to problem areas (abdomen, chest, thighs).
How to choose cosmetics during pregnancy
Here are the most important recommendations.
When choosing cosmetics, be guided by your skin type, but keep in mind that during pregnancy it can change.
Opt for fragrance-free, hypoallergenic products, as expectant mothers sometimes experience altered odor perception and immune response.
Do not experiment with new products and unfamiliar ingredients.
To combat stretch marks, use products for firmness and elasticity of the skin of the body (in fact, this is the task of creams for stretch marks).
If you have skin problems, consult your doctor.
When choosing cosmetics, be guided by your skin type, during pregnancy it can change. © Healthy-Food
Rules for breast skin care during pregnancy
What is useful to do
By preserving the skin of the breast, you help to maintain its shape. Here’s what it takes.
Wear a comfortable, well-supported bra with wide straps that will come in handy even at night.
Use cosmetics to moisturize the skin and increase its elasticity.
Do special exercises, they can be found on the Internet.
The most famous of them is “Prayer”.
Place your palms in front of your chest with your elbows parallel to the floor.
Press your palms against each other.
Hold the position for a few seconds, then relax your arms.
Repeat up to 20 times.
What not to do
Massaging the nipples to strengthen the skin is a very harmful activity. Instead of preparing for breastfeeding, it causes uterine contractions, which can lead to premature birth.
Rub the skin of the chest with a rough mitten. Such manipulations will not make the skin more elastic, only injure it.
Too actively rub the cream. When applying the product to the breast area, with one hand support the breast from below, and with the other, carefully apply the cream in a circular motion from the nipple to the base.
Washing nipples with soap and treating with brilliant green during breastfeeding are barbaric costs of the past. The microflora of the mother’s nipple is clearly more beneficial to the baby than the detergent.
Choose hypoallergenic, fragrance-free products, as odor perception and immune response may be altered. © Healthy-Food
If cracks appear on the nipples, apply a nourishing healing cream, a doctor will recommend it.
Funds overview
Lipid-restoring cleansing cream-gel Lipikar Syndet AP +, La Roche-Posay
Thanks to niacinamide, shea butter and Aqua Posay Filiformis, the product gently cleanses the skin, soothes it, restores the protective barrier.
Serum for the bust and décolleté Super Bust Tense-In-Serum, Biotherm
Red algae (chondrus crispus) and hyaluronic acid tighten the skin, making it supple and elastic. Serum can be used during pregnancy, but not during breastfeeding.
Milk for dry skin of babies, children and adults Lipikar Lait, La Roche-Posay
This hypoallergenic remedy can also be used during breastfeeding – the main thing is to make sure that it does not get on the nipple. The formula with shea butter and vitamin B3 nourishes and moisturizes the skin, enhances its protective properties.
Softening body lotion Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, Kiehl’s
Argan and orange oils, argan leaf extract and squalane improve skin firmness and elasticity. Not recommended for use during breastfeeding.