Pregnancy Skin Care
By Spiffy Baby
Pregnancy is a unique and memorable experience, which brings with it many changes in the woman’s body, including several changes to her skin. This phenomenon is due to the fluctuating hormone levels, because of which the tone and texture of the skin tend to change. Skin of the pregnant woman undergoes stretching to “monstrous” proportions, in severe cases leaving severe stretch marks, which are actually rips and tears in the skin. But with little care, these issues can be effectively solved. And the sooner you begin to take care of your skin, the better are the chances of it remaining beautiful through and after pregnancy.

You will need to arm yourself with one of the many skin care sets that are found on the market. These skin care sets contain all the necessary products you will need for maintaining your skin during period, some including stretch mark minimiser and tummy toner. However, each of the skin conditions requires individual treatment.

One of the skin conditions the pregnant woman may suffer from is melasma, or otherwise, the ‘pregnancy mask.’ In such situations brown pigmentation appears around the eyes, cheeks and the upper lip. It is the women with fair skin who are susceptible to melasma, because the hormonal changes affecting the skin pigmentation are more profound in lighter skinned individuals. You can find the necessary skin care product for melasma in many skin care sets.

Acne is another skin care problem that occurs in due to the fluctuation of hormones. Treatment for acne should be done carefully, by avoiding products that get absorbed in the blood stream and may affect the baby. Make sure you choose products that contain safe ingredients for and lactation periods.

However, the most common skin problem pregnant women suffer from is stretch marks. The human

skin works like a rubber band and with the progression of pregnancy, the skin tends to stretch so that it can accommodate the growth of the baby. But, if there is insufficient collagen, and the skin stretches too quickly, it tears and leaves permanent stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs and breasts. In such cases, use of a skin care product, such as the stretch mark minimiser or tummy toner, will be most beneficial to regain the original skin texture.

As with other health issues, the old adage 'prevention is better than cure' make sense here as well. Stretch marks can also be avoided by applying some safe essential oil in stretch prone areas like stomach, thighs, breasts and buttocks. As this oil is rich with Vitamins A, D, E and other essential oils, the skin gets soft and hydrated and the skin’s elasticity is enhanced. Using some vitamin E body lotion along with this oil helps in better skin care as the skin remains supple and soft.

Sites such as SpiffyBaby.com offer extensive selection of various skin care products during and after the pregnancy. It is always a good practice to obtain your physician’s advice before choosing any skin care product for you or your loved ones.

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