Skin Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time for pure bliss. However, it does have its share of petty annoyances like morning sickness and skin problems. The skin develops acne and you are helpless because you cannot even use strong acne treatments and powerful ingredients to correct the situation. However, what you can do is to follow a gentle and efficient skin care routine during pregnancy.

Here are some things you can do...

Follow a Simple Regimen

Rather than trying to follow a complex routine and using too many skin care products, try to keep your routine simple with just the basics. Here are the products that you should use.

Cleanserr
Use a mild cleanser that is soap-less and doesn't leave any residue on the skin. Wash you face with tepid water and cleanser at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.

Moisturizerr
Use a rich creamy moisturizer to combat the excessive dryness during pregnancy. Look for moisturizers that contain antioxidants that protects against environmental damage in addition to hydrating the skin. Make sure you moisturize your entire body as well.

Sunscreenr
Don't make pregnancy an excuse to skip using sunscreens. Sunscreens should be used all the time irrespective of the seasons or health conditions. Use a quality sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and apply it well in advance before you venture out in the sun. Ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are totally safe to be used during pregnancy!

Product Suggestions:

iS Clinical Cleansing Complexr
This is a great cleanser that resurfaces the skin, deep cleans it and also controls acne. Though it is powerful, it can be safely used on sensitive skin and does not make it dry. It also contains antioxidants that fights and eliminates free radicals.

Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanserr
This is a mild cleanser that is suitable for all skin types, even very sensitive skin! It contains green tea extracts that help to soothe the skin. Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser cleans the skin without ripping away essential nutrients.

NIA 24 Skin Strengthening Complexr
This is a superb cream that is neither too light nor too heavy. With regular use, this cream reduces the wrinkles and fine lines and enhances the barrier function of the skin and accelerates the repair process by supplying moisture.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX
It is a hydrating moisturizer that has SPF contents as well. It offers full protection against sunbu
s and hydrates the skin efficiently. It contains Mexoryl SX which is photostable against UVA rays so it does not breakdown and lasts longer than most sunscreens. It is free of all fragrances and does not make your skin pasty! It moisturizes for 24 hours as well.

iS Clinical SPF 20 Powder Sunscreenr
It is the first of its kind powder sunscreen that contains physical UV blockers comprising of 25% titanium dioxide and 20% zinc oxide. This special nanotechnology formulation provides sun protection against a vast spectrum of sunlight.

Heal Skin Problems Safely

Pregnancy brings along with it a whole lot of skin problems like acne inflammations, stretch marks, itchiness and so on. However, you cannot just grab any over-the-counter product and apply it to the problem areas. Rather, you should take care to apply only safe ingredients.

Stretch Marksr
The sad truth it is impossible to eliminate stretch marks completely. That is why it is important to prevent them at all costs. Use skin care products like serums and gels that moisturize the skin efficiently and thus help to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Itchinessr
This is a very common symptom during pregnancy. However, scratching on the skin results in the formation of marks and fine lines. Thus, whenever you feel itchy, take a little moisturizer and massage it over the area.

Acner
This is another common occurrence during pregnancy. However, you need to make sure that the acne care products contain ingredients that are safe to be used during pregnancy. You should definitely avoid ingredients like retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and oral intake of salicylic acid.

Hydroquinone

Avoid any product containing Hydorquinone while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hydroquinones can cause serious side effects and should not be used while you are pregnant.