General Care of Pregnancy
Hygiene of the skin
Good skin cleansing is the best way to avoid or treat acne. Wash your face with a mild cleanser two or three times a day. Do not wash too often or the skin will dry, which compounds the problem.
Use a good facial cleanser (remember that the secretions of the glands of the skin are increased) Tips bath time is a good idea to take a relaxing immersion bath every night, using oil instead of soap, a few drops of coconut oil, almond or olive oil or essential oils such as cedar, camphor, pine or lanolin in the bath are revitalizing and improve your skin. Also a good idea to massage your entire body after bath oils or moisturizers especially in abdomen and breast. In the shower, you should use neutral soaps or gels. Bathing, preferably with hot water, is allowed up to six weeks before delivery. Since that time, the shower is better to avoid infections.
IMPORTANT: Do not take medicines for acne or counter treatments without checking with your health care professional. Some of these products can be dangerous for pregnant women. Accutane (also known as isotretinoin, Amnesteem and Claravis) is a prescription medication to treat severe acne. Belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids. Accutane and other retinoids can cause severe birth defects.
Sun Protection
The skin is more sensitive during pregnancy. It is important to adequately protect against the sun. The sun can darken pigment changes and enhance the propensity for “mask of pregnancy”. Use a good sunscreen, cover up and wear a hat when outside. Avoid being outdoors between 10 am and 2 pm.
Makeup
and makeup bases can help hide dark streaks or spots on the skin. Avoid cosmetics containing mercury. Read the label to determine if the product contains mercury.
Stretch marks
can not completely prevent stretch marks. It should not increase more than the recommended amount of weight (usually 25 to 35 pounds) gradually.
It is important to encourage the elasticity of the skin, keeping well hydrated, controlling sudden weight gain as this way you can avoid the appearance of stretch marks.
are irreversible so it is very important to prevent them.
Moisturizers
Hydrate and moisturize with special attention the most exposed areas like the face and hands, as well as those areas of your body that are subject to greater effort. During pregnancy, these parts are abdomen and breasts to reduce itchiness and dry skin. To avoid skin irritation, use a moisturizer without perfume. Wash only with mild soap. Avoid showers or baths with hot water. It causes dry skin.
Keep your skin hydrated. Check that its composition is neutral and try them before for if you had any allergic problem.
Rest, exercise and healthy diet
Remember that the skin reflects your health. The best thing for skin is rest, exercise and a healthy diet. However, during pregnancy should be some special care. In general, your skin looks better because of the hormonal influence of pregnancy. Estrogens provide greater irrigation and skin hydration but in areas like the thighs may show “cellulite” (orange peel), which usually disappears after delivery, provided that the deposit of fat in your body is not has increased excessively.
Excessive heat
Heat can intensify itchiness and rashes. When you leave in the summer, wear loose clothing and cotton.