During pregnancy, and especially with the arrival of low temperatures, a woman’s skin becomes extremely sensitive so it needs you to give it special care.
The effect of hormones produces changes in the structure of the skin, making it more reactive to external factors such as wind and cold, causing conditions such as redness, peeling and extreme dryness. We tell you how you should take care of your sensitive skin in pregnancy.
- Face : changes in temperature in sensitive skin cause redness and can lead to more serious conditions such as couperose or rosacea. To avoid this, you should apply a special moisturizer for sensitive skin every day , and whenever you notice tight or dry skin. Do not abuse the exfoliation in winter.
- Body : the shower gel should be as soft as possible , the most recommended are those that contain oat extract or glycerin, but take care that they are of good quality. Do not sponge too hard or abuse perfumes or colognes. After showering, always hydrate it with a specific cream for sensitive skin.
- Stretch marks: to prevent stretch marks it is essential to keep the skin well hydrated, especially if you have sensitive skin, which tends to dryness. It is important to do it from the inside by drinking plenty of water and increasing the consumption of foods rich in vitamins and nutrients. Also, of course, applying anti-stretch mark creams from the first trimester of pregnancy .
- Stains : don’t forget sun protection. Although the days are cloudy and cold, the sun’s rays continue to affect our skin in winter and it will be necessary to continue protecting ourselves from them. With a protection between SPF 15 or SPF 20 it can be enough to prevent dark spots on the skin or chloasma.
- Lips : the lips in winter break easily, which can cause small wounds. To avoid this, always have a long-lasting moisturizer on hand for your lips.
- Hands : another part of the body that suffers a lot from the effects of cold due to its constant exposure, are the hands. It can lead to chilblains and other skin complications that you can avoid by wearing gloves to protect your hands from the cold, and specific creams that thoroughly hydrate your hands.
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