What does your cosmetic consists of?
Pregnancy is a very responsible period in the life of a woman. It is a well-known fact that during pregnancy hormonal background of women changes a lot. It influences the whole body and of course it has a certain impact on skin. It can cause such troubles as acne and pimples. We are taking risks when using cosmetics without knowing exactly what effect will it cause and what ingredients are in the composition. Ingredients of liquid cosmetics can be absorbed by skin and then carried into the blood which can be harmful for a future child. If you want to avoid any kind of danger for your baby you should change your cosmetic products especially when you know that you are going to breastfeed. Nowadays there are a lot of really healthy products which have special formulas that will suit to feature moms and will do no harm to their unborn babies.
What ingredients should be avoided?
In cases of skin problems such as acne very often salicylic acid is used. It unclogs pores and peels the skin. But high doses are rather dangerous can cause defects of a child. Some specialists say that in small portions salicylic acid can do no harm but during pregnancy it is better to avoid use of this ingredient in any type of application. Especially you must avoid alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) and beta hydroxyl acids (BHA).
Retinoids are widely used as anti-aging cosmetic ingredients. But the problem is that they include a high doses of vitamin A which is extremely harmful for a child. Isotretinoin, that can be found in such product as Accutane, which serves to struggle against acne, can provoke birth defects. To be reinsured it is better to avoid use of this ingredient in any cosmetic products.
Natural products.
Nowadays a great number of chemical components are present in composition of any kind of cosmetic unit. This can result into serious problems with health of your child. It is healthier and better to choose organic shampoos, lotions and body gels instead. In any case you should consult the doctor first. Especially if you are not sure in appropriateness of this cosmetics. The doctor will help you to choose the right cosmetic units.
Skin problems.
Pregnancy can provoke some skin problems due to hormonal and physical changes during and after it.
Women of color are more exposed to the discoloration of skin. It happens because of extreme production of melanin. During pregnancy melanin is produced even more than usually because of estrogen and progesterone. They stimulate skin to produce more and more melanocytes. It results into skin discoloration called melasma. It may appear in the second or third trimester and it is often called as «a mask of pregnancy».It appears as dark brown spots on cheeks, forehead and upper lip. UV rays can even make things worse. So women should limit their time under the sun if they want to avoid the appearance of brown spots. If they bother you can apply a concealer on the discolorations and be sure that they will disappear after delivery.
Stretch marks on the skin.
Some women are more exposed to stretch marks and some are not. There are not many things that can prevent from them, but there are some ways that can help to reduce stretch marks. You should drink a lot of water and to be sure that you assume enough vitamins and keep to a healthy diet. You can also massage your skin with a skin brush in order to increase the flow of blood. Especially you must remember that your skin should be well moisturized. To do this you may apply natural cocoa butter on your stomach and breasts.
Oily skin and acne.
It is a natural thing that during pregnancy your skin can become oilier. In this case you should use oil free cosmetics.
As for acne, any medicines are forbidden during pregnancy. Only your doctor can prescribe the correct way to cure acne without consequences. But there are some cases when acne disappears when a woman is pregnant.
Breakout prevention.
To avoid appearance of breakouts you should use mild cleansers every day to remove skin oil which often become the reason of skin problems.
Useful advice.
Pregnancy is a wonderful period in life of every woman. You must sleep enough and avoid stress because it can do harm to you and your child. Also pre-natal yoga and meditation will help you to relax. Be healthy!
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