Dull complexion, stretch marks, dark circles … The signs of pregnancy do not deceive, but that is not a reason to let go. Tips to choose the right beauty products.
{Update of July 19, 2021). When you are pregnant, you see your body change. But that is not a reason to no longer take care of yourself. On the contrary! Are you used to make up, flavor and even do scrubs? It is still possible even if some precautions are to be taken. The point on beauty products to use and those to avoid.
What beauty products to avoid pregnant?
Whatever the beauty products you use during pregnancy, always be careful about composition. The repeated use of certain components can indeed present a risk for the future baby. It is best to opt for products not containing phthalates, parabens or preservatives. These substances are indeed accused of being endocrine disruptors that can have serious consequences on the health of the child such as intrauterine growth retardation, genital malformations … Also choose products that do not contain perfumewhich tends to be photosensitizing and promoting the appearance of a pregnancy mask. If deodorants can be used during pregnancy, Avoid those who contain aluminum salts. Be aware that it is necessary to proscribe products containing retinol or vitamin A acid likely to cause fetal malformations. It is generally Anti-wrinkle or anti-acne creams. This is also the case with essential oils which can be dangerous for baby’s health, and what they are pure or present in the composition of the products. If you color your hair, Avoid doing it during the first trimester of pregnancy and then prefer a Ammonia coloring. As a rule, choose products containing few ingredients, you will be able to get lost. The alert of doctors on pesticides (AMLP) also recommends that pregnant women limit their consumption of cosmetics. It is therefore better to sort through your bathroom as soon as you know that you are waiting for a child.
What beauty products to choose during pregnancy?
Which makeup to use during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the face can undergo several upheavals. The skin can be dry, oily or even subject to acne. It is therefore important to choose a moisturizer adapted to your skin type, and possibly an anti-imperfections treatment. Correctors are also sometimes very useful for camouflaging the pimples, dark circles and small redness. If you are used to making up your complexion, use a free powder or a light foundation specially adapted to sensitive skin. A little touch of lipstick, blush and/or mascara will also give you a good look! The skin being more sensitive during pregnancy, favor makeup, products that do not contain soap such as soap freezing without soap, micellar water or cleaning milk. If you see acne appear, consult a dermatologist who will prescribe you if necessary an anti-acne treatment compatible with pregnancy.
No perfume!
With the hormonal upheaval, pregnant women may no longer bear certain odors. They have olfactory hypersensitivity due to estrogen influx during pregnancy. Some perfumes can even trigger nausea and headache. As the perfume can also promote the appearance of a pregnancy mask, it is better to perfume yourself with toilet water.
Prevent and/or mitigate stretch marks
Some women will see stretch marks from the fourth month of pregnancy. They are due to a rupture of the elastic fibers of the epidermis following too much stretch. To prevent their appearance, you have to hydrate your skin from the first month of pregnancy and regularly practice massages. There are also “special women pregnant” anti-glass creams and oils, which can reduce them.
Can we make a pregnant scrub ?
Do you want to have new skin? Make a scrub! You will thus eliminate all dead cells. Be careful to choose a well mild exfoliating which is more suited to the skin of pregnant women. Avoid making scrubs on your face too often. They could indeed stimulate pigmentation and therefore promote the appearance of a pregnancy mask … It also appears with the sun. It is therefore better to avoid exposing themselves. If you have no choice, put the total screen (SPF 50) and wear a hat.
Want a massage?
To evacuate stress and find energy, massage is a good solution. When a woman awaits a child, she feels the need to be massaged. Anxiolytic, painkiller and anti-stress substances, endorphins are then released explaining the feeling of well-being. In addition to relieving the future mother, they help her approach childbirth more serenely.
