How to choose care for face and body during pregnancy
Text: Dasha Abramova
Someone during pregnancy forgets about coffee and sushi, someone does not deny himself a glass of wine at dinner and does not bother to change beauty rituals. The only thing you need to know about caring for yourself during pregnancy: everyone decides for himself the first, second, and whatever the third. The main thing is that you feel comfortable and that your gynecologist approves. As for the care, then there are some peculiarities. Dasha Abramova, author of the Byebyeflaw telegram channel, shares a verified list of products.
Face
In general, there is no need to radically change facial care - most likely, you just have to adjust the scheme a little. During pregnancy, the skin becomes more sensitive, there may be acne (most likely in the first or third trimester), irritation, rosacea. It is best to stay on the hypoallergenic means: herbal extracts can cause unpredictable reactions.
As skin sensitivity increases, you should carefully handle acids and essential oils. It is also worth refusing from medicinal ointments against acne with benzoyl peroxide, retinol and, of course, hormonal agents. There are many pharmacy rulers for sensitive skin: La Roche-Posay Toleriane, Bioderma Sensibio, Avène Tolérance. SPF is also important - no one should forget about it, non-pregnant as well. The main thing - always and in everything to consult with the gynecologist, even if it seems insignificant.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Teint
Tonal fluid for super sensitive skin. Especially well suited for girls prone to rosacea - and not necessarily during pregnancy. It has a calming effect due to the content of thermal water and protects from the sun (SPF 25). The tool has a very light texture and a natural semi-gloss finish, with a choice of three tones. Small life hacking - you can use it dotted as a corrector.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution
Extremely versatile tool that can be found in cosmetics bags not only for pregnant women, but also, for example, for makeup artists at fashion weeks. The secret is that it is suitable for fragile, thin and sensitive skin. This famous micellar water perfectly cleans and really washes away even waterproof makeup. Does not contain alkali, alcohol and flavors.
"Bark", antistress cream for all skin types, including sensitive
The cream of the Russian brand is suitable not only for daily care, but also for restoring the skin after various stressful situations. For example, hypothermia, prolonged exposure to the sun or chemical peels. In short, it can be used by owners of not only very sensitive, but also irritated and injured skin. Strengthens protective functions, gives a matte shade and is suitable as a basis for makeup.
Payot Sensi Expert Gel Yeux Dermo-Apaisant
Sensi Expert line was created specifically for sensitive skin and is well tolerated due to the absence of fragrances and dyes in the composition. Gel-cream for the area around the eyes soothes and moisturizes the skin, and also brightens dark circles. The main thing that future mothers will appreciate is that he is struggling with puffiness and swelling under the eyes.
Matis Réponse Délicate Face Care Mask
Another product for sensitive skin, but note that it is not hypoallergenic - it contains herbal extracts. These are soothing ingredients like calendula, St. John's wort, cornflower, medicinal chamomile. The mask has a gel texture, it cools slightly, tightens the skin. The tool improves the complexion, especially if the skin is prone to redness - a problem that pregnant women often face. It can be applied both on the entire face and neck, as well as on the spots of irritation. For more delicate care, manufacturers recommend not to wash off the mask with water, but to remove cotton pads soaked in sensitive skin lotion from the same brand line.
Body
As for body care, the main vectors here are moisturizing, preventing stretch marks and fighting swelling. If the moistening is more or less clear, then with stretch marks everything is more complicated. Many still believe that they can be prevented with the help of special creams. Another opinion, common in forums for expectant mothers, says that stretch marks can not be eliminated. Both are not true. If you do not have stretch marks, then this is your genetics. And if you appear and you want to correct them, then know that modern cosmetology is capable of much, including the fight against scars.
For the prevention of stretch marks, there are special tools, and it is better to pay attention to specialized brands for pregnant and nursing mothers. This, for example, Babyline, Maternea, Mustela, Mothercare. They have cosmetics for stretch marks, for breast skin care, as well as everything necessary for a child. Their main advantage over conventional brands is price. Other common companions of pregnancy are varicose veins and edema. The main assistants in this problem are cooling creams, compression clothes and a special massage for pregnant women (do not forget to consult the gynecologist in everything).
Thalion Performance Vergetures
Remedy for stretch marks, renewing elastin and collagen fibers. It is recommended to start using it as early as possible before a strong weight jump and at least twice a day. Shea and borage oils in the composition help restore the balance of nutrients and maintain skin elasticity, and unsaturated fatty acids are involved in tissue regeneration.
L'Occitane Frisson de Verveine Ice Gel for Legs and Feet
Refreshing gel in the form of a roller - must-have to end the day. It is quickly absorbed and instantly cools. It is useful in general not only for pregnant women, but also for everyone who spends a lot of time on their feet, loves heels or notices that by evening the legs are slightly swollen. The gel does not have a pungent odor, and it leaves no stickiness.
Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil Blend
This oil - the leader among the means of stretch marks. His idolize celebrities, including, for example, Victoria Beckham, who has gone through pregnancy four times already. You can use it before, during and after pregnancy, as well as do a newborn massage with it. Japanese camellia oil is rich in plant collagen and supports skin elasticity. Well, no fragrances and dyes, of course.
"Bepantol" emulsion of stretch marks
Means "Bepanten" generally come in handy more than once: and the expectant mother during lactation, and the child with diaper rash. Not so long ago they also had a remedy for stretch marks. Its main bonus in comparison, for example, with oils is that the emulsion absorbs quickly and leaves no residue on clothing. If you use it in the morning, you can dress almost immediately.
Vichy Deodorant 24HR Deodorant Dry Touch Aluminum Salts Free
Antiperspirants contain aluminum salts: they block the sebaceous glands and make the antiperspirant effective. Many girls during pregnancy decide to abandon the means with their content and go to deodorants. Vichy has deodorants for all occasions, and truly effective ones. As part of this - no salt, no alcohol, no parabens, it is even suitable for ultra-sensitive skin. But the choice of aluminum-free means is great, here, for example, a blogger girl has compiled an exhaustive list.
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