Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful times that I have lived, but also the most complicated at the level of the state of the skin . During that time it generally goes through several phases thanks to the hormone revolution that we experience -which causes the skin to alter a lot-, although it is usually temporary and everything returns to normal (at least until postpartum).
Facial skin in pregnancy, or how to go from very oily to very dry skin in nine months
Without a doubt, the skin of the face is the one that “suffers” the most from all this hormonal adjustment . It usually shows more fat at first, it can have moments of dryness, and you can even put everything together at the same time. That is why you must arm yourself with patience and take all precautions so that it looks healthy and beautiful despite the imbalances that you may notice.
Change the facial routine
In these times of so many changes, it is essential to “listen” to your skin, and change your routine every time you need it . If you notice more oil, switch to gel textures and reduce the amount of products you apply to avoid an acne breakout. If, on the other hand, you feel drier, choose rich moisturizers and include a daily facial oil.
Practice double facial cleansing
There is an abysmal change in the skin (and not only when you are pregnant), when incorporating double facial cleansing into your routine. It basically consists of cleaning the skin in two steps : one, with an oil that “removes” the makeup and the pollution that adheres to the skin during the day, and the second with a rinse-off gel, which removes the traces of oil and dirt. I assure you that the results are fantastic.
Apply sunscreen even if you don’t leave the house
The chances of suffering chloasma in pregnancy multiply and in this case the best weapon is prevention. Never go out without sunscreen on the street , and even apply it if you are going to be at home because the blue light emitted by the screens can also cause it. Once again, choose one that is appropriate for your skin type (today there are very light ones that are very effective and are hardly noticeable).
Always have a soothing cream on hand
You may notice very altered or sensitized skin at specific moments, so I recommend you always have a soothing cream without perfumes on hand (I buy it at the pharmacy), which you can use whenever you need it.
Apply scrub and mask
Exfoliating is essential at this time, although you should choose one that is smooth in both texture and formula. Get used to doing it at least once a week, later applying a mask and letting it act for about twenty minutes.
Pay much more attention to your diet
It is true that during pregnancy, and especially during the first months, it is very difficult to follow what the “manuals” say about how your way of eating should be. I myself was surviving the first months at the cost of French omelet, bread, water and oranges because my stomach did not admit anything else, but as far as possible, avoid ultra-processed and very fatty foods , because you will notice it immediately in your skin.
The skin of the body in pregnancy: dryness and fear of stretch marks
Undoubtedly the biggest concern we have regarding the skin of the body is the appearance of stretch marks, although this is a kind of “genetic lottery”, which may or may not touch you. Once again, the only thing we have on our hands is prevention, so you should focus on hydrating, hydrating and re-hydrating . There is no other secret.
Swap the gel for a shower oil
This is the best way to provide nutrients to the skin and avoid dryness from the moment you shower. The gels are very sensory, they also foam (not as much as the gels, but they do), and the skin is very soft even without having applied cream . An essential.
Continuously hydrates the skin
In case I had not made it clear, you have to apply a lot of cream throughout the pregnancy, so I recommend that you buy the XXL size of the anti-stretch mark that you like the most and do not skimp on its application. Keep in mind that the end of pregnancy is the most critical time because the skin is so stretched that at the least it can break, so the best thing you can do is live with the bottle in your hand and apply it every time you notice itching.
Exfoliate once a week
Although we focus on hydration, it is advisable to use a gentle exfoliator (here I mean that the granule should not be very large because it can mistreat the skin), to eliminate dead skin cells and not reduce the effectiveness of the other products that we apply later.
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