Shining eyes, firm skin and shiny hair give others a little secret of a woman. As for the choice of cosmetics, we can reassure you: most of them are also suitable for pregnant women.

Cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, deodorants, which do not contain alcohol, parabens and other preservatives, have a particularly mild effect on the skin.

A woman is always worried about how she looks, but during pregnancy this issue is especially acute. The figure changes quickly, and the usual procedures, for example, makeup or hair coloring, visiting a tanning salon or epilation, can lead to unusual consequences or are not recommended by a doctor ...

Daily shower

A warm stream of water (with a temperature of about 37 ° C) gives a lot of strength and energy, while being gentle on the blood circulation. Under these conditions, you can shower as often as you like. But use soaps and gels sparingly so as not to dry out your skin. PH neutral shower products with emollient oils stimulate the skin's natural defenses. After the water procedure, the river It is recommended to apply a cream with emollient, moisturizing or protective properties to the body.

Bath

Pregnant women can safely enjoy the relaxing effect of the bath, but do not continue with the procedure. A hot bath, over 38 ° C, increases the internal temperature of the mother's body, and with it the temperature of the fetus. In order not to increase the risk of pathology, this rule must be especially carefully observed in the first three months of pregnancy.

Face

Increased estrogen levels cause more fluid to accumulate in the tissues. This becomes noticeable not only on your body, but also on your face. The wrinkles disappear, the skin looks smoother and more pink. However, the effects of estrogen are not always so beneficial. Expectant mothers can feel especially when this hormone causes increased work of the sebaceous and sweat glands, thereby provoking the appearance of acne and acne. Most often, women who already have a tendency to acne complain about the deterioration of the skin condition.

But you should beware of cosmetics containing fruit acids, vitamin A or salicylic acid. There is a suspicion that these ingredients, in high concentration, could harm the baby or cause premature birth.

Leather

Many women suffer from dry and flaky skin. If you had mild neurodermatitis before pregnancy, now the condition may worsen. Relief will be brought not only by nourishing creams, lotions or body oils, but also by drinking plenty of fluids. Therefore, you should drink at least 2.5 liters of mineral water or diluted juices daily throughout your pregnancy.

Your constantly growing belly also needs special care. After all, the skin in this place must withstand extreme stretching: by childbirth, the volume of the abdomen increases to an average of 100 cm.

Natural herbal remedies (such as apricot kernel or wheat germ oil, almond or sesame oil) protect stressed skin. By purposefully applying them along with your daily pinch massage, you can help prevent stretch marks.

The skin of the face during pregnancy, as a rule, also looks better than before: the tendency to oily content decreases, acne practically does not appear.

However, if your skin is naturally dry, it may need additional hydration right now. Choose gentle care products, avoid toners and lotions that contain alcohol, and keep it dry.

Pigmentation

Often during pregnancy in women, especially brunettes, age spots appear on the face. Nearly symmetrical areas of darkening caused by hormones appear on the forehead, cheeks, temples and cheekbones in a mask called chloasma.

Usually, there is no trace of these spots after 3-4 months of postpartum, however, it is almost impossible to prevent their occurrence during pregnancy.

Try not to expose your face to direct sunlight and use special protective creams... In case of pigmentation, you can use the whitening cosmetics recommended for expectant mothers.

Some home remedies can also help - masks made from a mixture of grated apple, egg yolk, olive oil and honey, or juice from fresh marigold leaves.

Increased pigmentation will also affect some areas of your body - for example, the areola will become darker, scars may darken, and the vertical line on the abdomen will become more noticeable. You do not need to worry about this - after giving birth, everything will return to normal.

Stretch marks

Most expectant mothers are worried about the possibility of stretch marks on the skin - stretch marks that can turn into scars. The occurrence is caused by the fact that in the process of an inevitable increase in the volume of some parts of the body, microdamage to the fibers of the connective tissue occurs. However, it is quite possible to prevent their formation in most cases.

Pay special attention to your body if your skin tends to develop such light pink or white lines - they could appear in your adolescence when body size increased rapidly, or with a rapid increase in body weight.

Often this tendency is a family trait, therefore, if your closest relatives develop stretch marks during pregnancy or with a sharp weight gain, you should now take all measures to prevent them.

First of all, watch your weight: a rapid increase in volume, both during pregnancy and in a normal state, can cause overstretching of the skin.

You can help your skin maintain its elasticity by using special cosmetics for pregnant women. Body care products containing elastin, almond milk, wheat germ or jojoba oil can help you with this. You can make the oil mixture yourself.

After pouring oil or squeezing the cream into the palm of your hand, apply the product to clean (preferably slightly damp) skin of the abdomen, waist and thighs and rub gently. Gentle in a circular motion rub the cream or oil mixture into the skin.

If your uterus is in normal tone, you can rub your belly and thighs with a towel or pinch your belly until the skin turns pink.

Regular exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles, good support for your growing tummy and contrast showers will help you maintain skin tone throughout your pregnancy.

Breast changes

As soon as her size becomes larger than usual, immediately choose a more comfortable bra - good support will save the bust from sagging.

Exercises aimed at strengthening the muscles that support the breasts will help you maintain their shape, while a contrast shower and rubbing in special creams will maintain skin tone and prevent stretch marks.

If you are not allergic to aromatic oils, you can use them for your daily bust care. Apply the product with the palm of your hand, fingers extended, onto the breast near the nipple. Then rub the cream or oil with light strokes from the nipple to the shoulder.

Depilation

If you usually get rid of unwanted body hair with hot wax bioepilation, you should take into account the fact that if you are prone to varicose veins, additional heating of your legs can only hurt you now. But hair on the hands or face can be removed in this way during pregnancy.

Do not use electrolysis!

The attitude to the use of hair removal creams among doctors is ambiguous. Although they have not been proven to be harmful to children, try not to use them too often, especially in the bikini area. But regular shaving is now completely safe for you, do not forget only about good skin hydration.

Peeling: benefits for blood circulation

Women taking a special peeling bath for the whole body not only remove dead epidermis scales, but also take care of a good blood supply to the skin. After this wonderful cosmetic treatment, the skin reacts especially well to caring lotions, creams and oils. It becomes more elastic and resistant, which protects you well from harmful environmental influences.

Excessive sweating is completely normal.

With the onset of pregnancy, the activity of the sweat glands becomes more intense. This can lead to increased sweating and increased body odor. Along with a mild deodorant, it is recommended to use body powder, which absorbs sweat like a sponge.

Sunscreens and tanning products

Increased skin pigmentation during pregnancy is caused by the formation a large number MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone), which activates the pigment cells of the skin (melanocytes). Due to the excess of the hormone, you will not only get a more intense tan, but also, sadly, ugly brown spots on the skin. They appear especially brightly on the face after you have been in the sun. Sunscreens with a high protection factor can be your helpers in solving this problem. Be careful: if you sunbathe in your home climatic zone, then a protection factor of at least 20 is quite suitable for you. But in the event that you decide to bask in the hot southern sun - at least 50. Anyway sunscreen save you from burns and serve as a preventive measure age spots... If the latter do appear, do not be discouraged: already in the first days after childbirth, the skin in problem areas will turn pale again. In most cases, when the baby is 4-6 weeks old, the mother's age spots completely disappear.

The use of tanning creams does not cause any objections from doctors. And during pregnancy, you can get yourself a beautiful tan from the tube. After all, the active substances of such funds act exclusively on the surface layer of the skin, deep penetration into the body does not occur. Just remember that tanning creams are not able to fight age spots, on the contrary, they further intensify them.

Caution: Vitamin A

Avoid taking vitamin A (retinol) “tanning-promoting” medications. During pregnancy, an increased amount of this vitamin (over 10,000 IU 1 per day) can damage the baby and cause various defects in his development. With a balanced diet, the normal limit is not exceeded, therefore, additional vitamin A should not be taken.

Hair

Under the influence of hormones produced during pregnancy, most expectant mothers begin to look great hair. They fall out much less, acquire a strong shine, and the hairstyle becomes more magnificent. However, they will now require special attention to themselves.

If you have long hair with split ends, apply a special moisturizing balm after thorough shampooing.

Owners of dry hair can be advised to rub olive oil into the scalp one hour before taking a bath for additional strengthening.

Try not to overdry your hair in addition.

As for shampoos, rinses, nourishing or strengthening masks, they are safe. You can continue to use your favorite products in peace. It must be assumed that if you have tolerated them well before, then they will not cause allergies or skin irritation in you now. However, sometimes it becomes necessary to change the usual hair cosmetics. This is due to the increased production of the hormone estrogen during pregnancy, which directly affects the hair. They can either become thicker, lush and shiny, or, conversely, lose their shine, thin out and look greasy. At the end of pregnancy, along with a decrease in estrogen levels, a short period of increased hair loss occurs - this will disappear in a few weeks.

Staining and permanent curling hair is also given green light. Only use chemicals that are considered safe for your child. But if you want to get one hundred percent guarantees, then it is better to refuse staining in the first three weeks of pregnancy. In the end, you can do without chemistry: it is quite capable of replacing it with tongs, curlers, herbal paint or, in extreme cases, tonal shampoo.

Hair coloring

If you usually dye your hair with chemical dyes, your doctor will advise you to stop doing so until the end of your pregnancy.

Although no research has been carried out in this area, it is still better for the expectant mother to refrain from this, especially since now you have an increased risk of developing allergic reactions even to those substances that were calmly tolerated before pregnancy. The drying effect of the dye can also negatively affect the condition of your hair, which is already drier than before.

Many doctors these days advise women to refrain from dyeing their hair altogether or to use permanent dyes as little as possible.

So, American and Swedish researchers have identified an increased risk of cancer, in particular - cancer Bladder, in women, regularly dyeing hair for five years. And their British colleagues warn of an increased risk of liver cirrhosis.

Also affected are hairdressers who specialize in dyeing and perming hair.

You can give your hair the desired shade using natural dyes - henna and basma, infusion of chamomile, sage or red oak flowers, as well as masks, which include strong coffee. The same means will help to hide gray hair.

Also, highlighting and coloring is not contraindicated for you, in which the hair will not be dyed from the very roots.

A haircut

One of the widespread popular beliefs prohibits expectant mothers from cutting their hair.

Now you can not only get a haircut, but also need it, because well-groomed hair always allow a woman to feel at her best.

Moreover, after the birth of a child, many mothers refuse long hair, requiring special care, and complex hairstyles, preferring simple haircuts, so it may be worth starting your search for a new look now.

Epilation

Care should be taken when using epilator creams: the individual components that make up their composition are capable of penetrating through the skin and have a negative impact on the development of the child. Alternatively, use creams from pure natural products or wax that can bruise the skin during pregnancy. There is basically no objection to shaving with sterile blades, unless you get hurt. In this case, firstly, there will be a danger of infection, which may result in the need to take antibiotics, and secondly, the bleeding will be very profuse, since during pregnancy the blood vessels dilate.

Since to date there is no scientific evidence about what effect it has on the fetus laser hair removal, for preventive purposes it is better to refuse it. Any type of electrolysis: electrolysis, thermolysis, diathermy, blend method, etc. - is temporarily prohibited.

Nail polish and lipstick

Your lips and nails can retain their usual color: using nail polish and lipstick during pregnancy is not a concern. Although varnishes and their removers contain toxic substances, their quantity is so small that the possibility of their negative impact on health is assessed as unlikely. When you paint your nails or remove polish, you just need to open a window and keep your hands away from your face to prevent inhalation of high concentrations of vapors and odors. If you want to grow your nails, then go for it! Just pay attention, is there sufficient ventilation in your cabin? The room must be well ventilated so that you cannot breathe in harmful fumes. There is one more nuance: there is a possibility that due to hormonal changes in your body, the extended nails will not hold very well.

Delivery - without varnish

Before childbirth, nail polish and artificial nails must be removed. This will keep you safe in the event of complications. Doctors press on the nail plate. Within 2 seconds, the blood supply should be restored, and the skin under the nail should turn red again. If this does not happen, doctors will recognize low blood pressure and associated cardiovascular problems.

Body decoration

Piercings and tattoos will not harm you if they were done before pregnancy. But by the end of pregnancy, the earring in the navel will stick out and will simply bother you, since the tummy will become very bulging. Therefore, the jewelry from the navel will have to be removed in a timely manner, as well as from the nipples.

If there is a need for a caesarean section, then metal jewelry, wherever they are, must be removed. And this is not only a requirement of hygiene. The fact is that during anesthesia using a breathing hose, piercings in your mouth can harm you. However, all other decorations are also fraught with danger. In the event that the incision of tissues or the sealing of blood vessels is carried out using electricity, metal objects will clearly harm you. Your body is a good conductor. The electricity will easily reach the jewelry, causing burns to the surrounding skin.

You say: “Since you need to remove the piercing, you will have to say goodbye to it forever. After all, the punctures will heal! " Don't worry, not everything is so disastrous. Here's one tip for you: remove the earring and insert a plastic tube into the vacant hole. Cut it to the desired diameter and wear it until the moment when you can return your favorite jewelry to its usual place.

It is strictly forbidden to make a stylish tattoo or a new puncture during pregnancy. Through damage to the skin, pathogens that cause bacterial infections and infectious diseases (including hepatitis C or AIDS) can enter the body. When applying a tattoo, the possibility of allergic reactions to paints and inks cannot be ruled out. Often this manifests itself in the development of circulatory disorders: the pulse and respiration become more frequent, the pressure drops, dizziness, nausea begin, and loss of consciousness is possible. All this will have an extremely negative effect on the child, since the supply of oxygen to him will be disrupted.

In the event that your tattoo adorns the back approximately at the level of the hips, problems may arise with epidural anesthesia (PDA), which is now often done during childbirth to reduce pain. It is at this point that the anesthesiologist must insert a puncture needle between the vertebrae to ensure the supply of anesthetic. Allergenic or poisonous coloring pigments from the tattoo, together with the needle, can penetrate the sensitive cavity of the spine. In such cases, toxic reactions and neurological complications are possible.

Out of caution, many anesthesiologists refuse to give PDA if there is a tattoo on the place where the injection is needed.

Glasses are also decoration

Women who wear contact lenses should change their attitude towards them during pregnancy and remember about the old proven remedy - glasses. The increased accumulation of fluid in the body often affects the thickness and shape of the cornea, which interferes with the correct fit of the lenses. And by the end of pregnancy, dry eyes often appear, which can cause discomfort. You can get out of the situation with the help of glasses - you will not wear them for long, only before childbirth. For more information, contact your optometrist, who will check both your vision and lens fit. He will check your glasses again. Wearing contact lenses until the very birth can lead to complications: for example, during strong attempts, blood vessels can burst in the eyes.

But many problems can be prevented if you know about them in advance.

Skin pigmentation

Complexion may change during pregnancy. Sometimes they even talk about mask pregnant- light brown age spots that appear on the forehead or cheeks. Sometimes mothers-to-be say that they are much lighter than before. blush, are covered with a slight blush in the area of ​​the ears, eyelids, cheeks. It is completely harmless, age spots go away by themselves after childbirth, and the ability to blush with or without it will gradually disappear.

Increased pigmentation is often noted throughout the body. In the body of a pregnant woman, more estrogens and progesterones are produced, and against this hormonal background, nipples, age spots and moles may darken somewhat. During this period, it is advisable to avoid open sunlight and ultraviolet radiation - do not go outside without sunscreen and a reliable headgear.

Do not try to remedy the situation with peeling and whitening procedures - during pregnancy, the skin becomes very sensitive, and aggressive actions may not affect it in the best way.

Rashes

Sometimes pregnancy is not the best pleasant surprises in the form of a variety of skin rashes. It can be:

Acne (acne)

Appears against the background of altered hormonal levels. Do not try to cleanse the skin yourself with deep cleansing, steaming, etc. During pregnancy, it is better to use gentle oils that gently cleanse the skin. Your body now needs an increased amount of vitamins A and E (you can take them in combination - for example, in the "Aevit" preparation), but you should first consult with your gynecologist.

Rash in folds of skin

it unpleasant phenomenon often accompanied by redness and itching. Pay attention to underwear - it should be made of pure cotton. Try to ventilate your skin often so that it can breathe freely. You can lubricate the rash with diluted lemon juice- it also helps to cope with the rash.

Itching (more often it appears in the sacrum area, but sometimes it occurs throughout the body) will help to cope with vitamins A and D. Add olive oil to the diet, do not forget about carrots, yolk, fatty varieties of sea fish, orange vegetables and fruits, sprouted wheat and nuts. Castor oil can be applied to itchy areas.

Venous troubles

Venous "spiders" and "asterisks" on the legs also often first appear during pregnancy - they often pass by themselves, although just in case it would be nice to show such a phenomenon to a phlebologist.

Stretch marks

This is a separate problem that is of great concern to expectant mothers. Unfortunately, most women have a genetic tendency to stretch marks. So ask your mom - if she had such a problem during pregnancy, you will need to pay special attention to the skin of the chest, thighs and abdomen.

Stretch marks (they are "pregnancy stripes", they are also striae) appear as a result, again, of changes in hormonal levels. The skin lacks proteins and elastin, so it begins to thin (especially in areas where it is most stretched). The body seeks to “close” intradermal tears as quickly as possible by building up connective tissue (similar to how a wound heals after an injury). At first, the connective tissue has a pink or purple hue, then the number of blood vessels in it decreases, and it becomes whitish, and even with tanning does not change its color.

How to prevent stretch marks

• Eat properly without getting carried away with sweets and pastries. This, on the one hand, will help not to gain excess weight, on the other hand, it will have a beneficial effect on the skin. As we found out, the skin especially needs proteins (from which collagen and elastin are synthesized), as well as vegetables (a source of vitamins, carotenoids and other useful substances). By the way, about vitamins. Pay attention to vitamin E (tocopherol). It is believed that it is he who protects the cell membranes from oxidative destruction. If you take complex vitamins for pregnant women, then it is part of almost all complexes. But, perhaps, you need additional sources of vitamin E. It is especially abundant in cereals, seedlings (wheat, rye, peas), vegetables - tomatoes, lettuce, peas, spinach, parsley, rose hips. Excellent source vitamin E - unrefined vegetable oils: sunflower, soybean, cottonseed, peanut, corn, sea buckthorn.
• Act outside... Vitamin E will also help when applied externally - it (along with other fat-soluble vitamins) is part of most special remedies for "stretch marks" (gels, creams, oils). They can be used starting from the third month of pregnancy, while the skin is not particularly stretched. Lubricate the "risk zones" before bed - this will help to activate the activity of fibroblasts - cells that produce collagen and elastin.
• External support... Wear a specially designed prenatal brace. It will help reduce the load on the spine and abdominal muscles. But still, try not to abuse it, the muscles should work on their own. If you are at home, then wear it for about 2 hours with a two hour break so that the abdominal muscles work on their own.

The firmer your skin is, the easier it will be to deal with stretch marks. A skin elasticity can be increased by the following methods :

• Cold and hot shower. It perfectly improves blood circulation and makes the skin more elastic. Here's how to properly carry out this procedure. At the beginning, the water should be at a comfortable temperature. After that, turn on the hottest water (but if you have never taken a contrast shower before, first try to soften the temperature contrast, alternate between room temperature and cold water). After 30 seconds, shut off the hot water and open the cold water for 20-30 seconds. Then - hot again. This should be repeated 3-5 times. We finish the procedure with a cold douche. An important point - a contrast shower cannot be used if you have a threat of termination of pregnancy!
• Simple and effective remedy- massage, especially in combination with creams for stretch marks. Try, for example, a pinch massage, which gently tightens and pulls the skin. Massage in "risk areas" for 10 minutes. By the way, this is an excellent prevention of cellulite. For massage, you can also use not very hard brushes or horsehair mittens (dry or wet, during a bath or shower). Massage the skin in small circles, being careful not to press too hard. The massage is always carried out from the periphery to the center - from the limbs to the heart. If you are using a finger massager, be sure to lubricate your skin with a special cream or gel.

Skin problems during pregnancy are not fatal, but they force you to reverse serious attention on your diet and lifestyle. Listen to your body's signals!

Inessa Smyk

It is not a secret for anyone that during pregnancy a global hormonal change takes place in a woman's body, while the skin undergoes a lot of different changes, and therefore it is necessary to take care of it more than carefully. In order to preserve your attractiveness and look great as long as possible, and after a few decades, you may have to carry out some partial replacement of certain cosmetics from that set of cosmetics you are accustomed to. However, sometimes personal care products have to be changed almost completely.

During pregnancy, the female body produces more estrogen, which, of course, contributes to some dryness of the skin. That is why if your skin was always oily or naturally problematic, then you may even be lucky, because now its condition will most likely return to an absolute norm, and you can very quickly forget about acne and that unpleasant oily sheen.

But if your skin in its usual life, by its type belonged to dry, then, unfortunately, now it will have to be difficult, and you will need to take care of it even more intensively and thoroughly than before. Always forget about lotions containing alcohol. Now, for constant daily care, it would be best to use moisturizers, and also from time to time try to take time for some nourishing masks.

It may turn out that during pregnancy you even get acne. This will mean that hormonal changes have also affected the work of the sebaceous glands, stimulating their active work. In such cases, it is possible and even necessary to fight acne with the help of as mild cleansers as possible that do not contain soap or alcohol. During the whole day problem skin it will be very useful to wipe wet antibacterial wipes... However, remember, in no case should you even think about the possibility of using creams that save you from teenage acne, they are simply not safe for a pregnant woman. You can consult your doctor about this. And only if the doctor considers it necessary and possible, he will be able to prescribe you any additional useful supplements, for example, a complex of B vitamins.

Be sure to read carefully all the annotations to the new cosmetics that you decide to purchase. Pay your attention to whether there is such a mark on the label as hypoallergenic.

Another important point, if you feel that you have excessively dry air in your house, be sure to try to moisturize it so that your skin can breathe freely. And it is quite possible to do this with the help of regular wet cleaning, and it would be very nice to use water sprays or professional air humidifiers.

Useful beauty treatments

Those women who claim that cosmetic procedures cannot be performed during pregnancy live clearly outdated ideas about life and pregnancy. Certain types of skin care will not only not harm you, but will be more than helpful.

During pregnancy, some restrictions are recommended only for severe chemical cleaning faces. But it is not only possible but also necessary to regularly cleanse the skin of the face with the help of light peeling, natural masks and scrubs, while actively complementing the effect of their use with massage and masks. Of course, it will be much better if you start using non-chemical, namely natural remedies specially for sensitive skin.

Try to use a light, natural face scrub regularly, such as a hand-made scrub made from finely ground or used coffee grounds. Approximately the same very light effect gives face cleansing with a mask of raw oatmeal. Regularly performing light superficial exfoliation, which is best done once a week or every two weeks, depending on your skin type, will help you maintain a beautiful, healthy complexion for a long time throughout pregnancy and after childbirth.

• Sour cream mask. You need to mix one hundred grams of sour cream, add one egg white to them, highly crushed peel of one lemon, and fill it all with one teaspoon of vegetable oil, mix thoroughly again. Apply the mask to the face with a brush or plastic spatula. Leave it on your face until the mixture is completely dry. Then you need to rinse everything off with a warm broth of parsley.
• Mask for oily problem skin. For such skin, a regular yogurt mask will be very useful. Yogurt contains lactic acid, which will perfectly dry oily and problem skin, in addition, it will be able to narrow the pores on the face. You can afford to make such a nourishing yogurt mask every day.
• Mint masks. Such masks are also great for taking care of problematic and oily skin th. It is necessary to dilute the mint concentrate with water, after which it will need to be applied to the face with a brush or cotton swab. Mint itself or mint tea will perfectly narrow the pores on your face, and your skin will become lighter and even slightly more transparent. However, you need to remember that mint solutions should not be applied immediately to dry skin, this can dry it out even more, just rinse your face and do not wipe it before applying the mask.
• Watermelon juice mask. This mask will improve blood circulation and somewhat refresh the skin. Cosmetologists have noticed that it turns out that the pH level of watermelon coincides, or rather corresponds to the pH level of human skin. In addition, watermelon juice is used as an excellent tonic. In addition to the content of vitamins A and C, watermelon contains many other, but no less essential minerals, trace elements and vitamins. On a cleanly washed face, apply watermelon gruel and leave it there for about twenty minutes, then rinse everything off with warm water.
• Soft black bread masks. It will cleanse well and will not dry out the skin, in addition, it has another important advantage, it is very easy to do. First, crush a piece of brown bread and cover it with warm water, knead it until you get a gruel. Then apply the mask to your face and when the mask begins to dry, go to rinse it off with warm water.
• Egg mask. It is best used to lighten age spots. First you need to beat the protein, then add a couple of drops to it, after which the mixture can be applied directly to those places where age spots have appeared. At the end of twenty minutes, the dried mask will need to be washed off with warm water.
• Egg yolk masks. It is the yolk rich in lecithins that is extremely useful in order to care for dry skin. If your skin is mixed or dry, the ideal mixture of egg yolk and one tablespoon of vegetable oil is suitable for you. In order for the mask to be also nutritious, you need to make a small addition, namely, put a teaspoon of honey in the mixture. This mask, like many others, needs to be applied to the skin for twenty minutes, then it needs to be washed off with cool or slightly lukewarm water.

Most of the cosmetic products that you used to use before pregnancy may well suit you now. However, it is still better for a pregnant woman to abandon precisely those funds that can clog pores, and this, as a rule, is powder and dense foundation creams... In addition, it should be borne in mind that all the correct types of cosmetics must have a certain hygienic conclusion, such a conclusion is usually required from all suppliers by all serious, reputable stores. In such a hygienic conclusion, it is most often indicated that those components that are part of this particular cosmetic product will not have a systemic negative effect on the human body.

Still, do not overuse cosmetics. Try to determine for yourself the very minimum of cosmetics that will allow you to look and feel beautiful and well-groomed. The main thing is a sense of proportion in any business. After all, you must admit that the phrase of one of the fashionable and famous stylists is now more relevant than ever, he said: "When a woman has not combed her hair, there is no longer any point in actively painting her eyes."

Due to hormonal changes occurring in the body of a pregnant woman, and in particular because of the large amount of estrogen produced quite often, the hair of expectant mothers can become thicker, they can even grow better and faster. Sometimes the hair becomes more shiny and takes on a beautiful velvet shade. However, this does not happen in all pregnant women; sometimes the situation can be completely reversed.

If we talk about hair dyeing, perm, highlighting and other radical experiments with hair, then in modern conditions the drugs that are used for this can be far from safe for the unborn child. Although many masters in beauty salons claim that all such procedures are harmless. Before deciding on any global changes in appearance, consult a doctor who is leading your pregnancy, as well as a professional hairdresser. Remember that due to hormonal changes in the body, there is also some change in the structure of the hair, and as a result of dyeing it, it may happen that the effect of dyeing will be completely unexpected. This can happen even when you are using the same color and the same brand of paint that you used long before pregnancy. Any hairdresser can confirm this not too pleasant fact.

But for washing hair during pregnancy, you should try to use only high-quality shampoos, and for hair care, only those products that are based on natural and natural ingredients. In addition, many hair care products will not be difficult to prepare at home.

• Such a healthy olive oil. It is perfect for dry and brittle hair. You can use it like this: about an hour before you are going to wash your hair, apply a little olive oil to your hair, then wrap your head with plastic wrap, and screw it on top with something warm, say a large terry towel. It will have the effect of a kind of compress. It is very useful to add a tablespoon of honey and pounded egg yolk separated from the protein to olive oil. The mask should be held on the hair for about an hour, then remove the towel and wash your hair, as you are used to doing.
• Honey is great for hair care... It is good to use it to give hair more shine and some velvety, honey, first of all, is needed to nourish the scalp. How to use it: put two tablespoons of honey in a water bath, then add one teaspoon castor oil, it will not be bad if you add a couple of drops of lavender oil to the mixture, stir all the ingredients thoroughly. Using a brush, swab, or simply using your fingertips, apply the resulting mixture to your hair, while doing a light scalp massage. After fifteen minutes have passed, you can wash your hair in the usual way.
• Leaving with beer... Beer is a product that is especially useful for fine and weak hair. Beer, which has stood for several hours in an open container, is able to add considerable volume to thin, weak hair. Beer is usually applied to the hair immediately after shampooing and then simply blow dry.
• Such healthy lettuce leaves... They are unusually rich in various minerals. All those valuable minerals that are in the salad, and this is phosphorus, and sulfur, and silicon compounds and many others, can have a beneficial effect on hair growth. To prepare such a mask, first grind the lettuce leaves, while adding a little water and a very small amount of carrot juice or bell pepper juice. This resulting gruel must be applied to clean hair, then after about five minutes it will be possible to wash it off with warm water.
• Nourishing mask for weak and depleted hair: use one teaspoon of plantain herb, the same amount of nettle herb and chamomile flowers, and the same amount of crumbled rye bread crumb. Pour one tablespoon of the resulting herbal mixture with a glass of boiling water, and let it brew for about two hours. After that, the infusion must be filtered and rye bread, already softened and separated from the crusts, is added to it. You will get a pleasant gruel smell. It can be applied to the hair, after which you will need to put on an insulating cap or simply wrap your head with a piece of cellophane, and then cover everything with a warm terry towel. A greenhouse effect will be created. The mask should work for about one hour. After which it will need to be washed off with clean warm water.

Nail care during pregnancy

In the body of a pregnant woman, there is a certain lack of calcium, which can lead to the fact that her nails may become brittle and even brittle and, of course, will need special care.

Firstly, the most necessary thing for a future mother to do is to increase her daily diet with foods that contain a lot of calcium. Second, it is very important to take care of your nails directly. In this case, a light but regular hand massage using medicated oils or cream to strengthen nails will be very useful. It is quite possible to pamper your hands with paraffin or ozokerite baths, after which they will be softer, become smooth, and the nails will be significantly strengthened. Also great for brittle nails bath of sea salt.

It is prepared like this: a tablespoon of sea salt is dissolved in a glass of warm water, then nails are lowered there for about twenty minutes. Such procedures can be carried out every other day, for two or even three weeks.

Proper hand care

During pregnancy, the skin of the hands, as well as the entire body, in general, becomes more sensitive to negative external influences, sometimes there may be a tendency to irritation and excessive dryness. Therefore, it is simply vital to regularly use moisturizers and nourishing creams specially for hands. Creams containing extracts of such natural ingredients as extracts of chamomile and calendula.

Pregnancy is the time when you need to pay more attention to your entire skin more than ever. It will not be bad if you take it as a rule once or twice a week, but more often you do not need to carry out a pleasant procedure for exfoliating dead cells of the epidermis with the help of scrubs.

If you would like to engage in procedures for the prevention of stretch marks on the body, then you will need to pay special attention to the weakest zones. female body of course, this is the belly, thighs and chest. The scrub should be applied to damp skin and then, massaging it in a circular motion, try for several minutes, as it were, to clean off the upper layer of the epidermis, after which you need to thoroughly rinse everything off with cool water.

So in a simple way You will be able to accelerate cellular renewal, as well as significantly increase the resistance of tissues, you will be able to prevent sagging skin on the thighs and buttocks. Such procedures help to saturate your skin with many useful microelements, such as sodium, iodine, magnesium, and iron. As a useful addition, you can use a firming cream that will be rich in vitamins and preferably natural oils. Start rubbing it in with gentle circular motions, applying it to your belly and thighs.

It is perfectly acceptable to use your own scrubs, for this take salt and mix it with olive oil, and your scrub is ready. You can replace salt with regular corn grits or finely ground coffee. These scrubs perfectly cleanse and nourish the skin, but a cream may be required after any scrub.

Simultaneously with the use of the scrub, you can do a light pinch massage, which will help you maintain the elasticity of the skin, which means that you may be able to avoid the appearance of stretch marks. The massage is done like this: lightly grab the skin with your fingertips, then pull up quite a bit, until a slight redness appears on the skin. In the same way, you can massage the thighs, although a large amplitude of massage movements is quite acceptable for the thighs.

Sometimes a pregnant woman's skin may itch very much. Most often this happens when the fetus grows too quickly, while the belly grows too quickly and unnecessarily stretches the skin. Try to moisturize your skin as often as possible, which will easily help you relieve all such discomfort. Above all, try to use only the highest quality deodorants.

Taking care of your breasts during pregnancy

During pregnancy female breast increases markedly in size. Already at the most early dates pregnancy, literally a week after its onset, some women will be forced to change a bra for one sometimes and two sizes larger than they wore before. In addition to size, you may also need to change your bra model. Try to choose more closed and durable models of bras, preferably without underwire, and, if possible, on wide straps, of course, with an adjustable fastener and always elastic back, which will help to perfectly support the chest.

In order to maintain the firmness of the skin on your chest, try to massage your breasts daily while standing under a cool shower. Your movements should be circular and it is desirable that the direction of such a massage was from top to bottom closer to the middle of the chest. If suddenly a cloudy discharge appears from the nipples, which is called colostrum, it will be better to wash the breast a little more thoroughly and it is advisable to often lubricate the breast skin with special emollients to prevent such painful nipple cracks.

After each shower, try to massage your breasts, then rub them with a hard towel, without touching the nipple area too much. The nipple halos and the nipples themselves should not be washed with soap. Just rinse them with cool water and then pat dry with a towel.

Stomach care

The skin on the abdomen also needs some care. And although the abdomen will begin to increase in size much later than it happens to the breast, for prevention, it is advisable to take care of maintaining the elasticity and firmness of the skin on the abdomen from the earliest stages of pregnancy. Stretch marks that may appear on the abdomen will worry women even more than stretch marks that appear on the hips. Many experts claim that skin elasticity is hereditary.

And it is the genetic predisposition in this matter that can play a decisive role. It depends on the genes how much your skin loses its elasticity and becomes prone to stretch marks during pregnancy. But, despite this, it is still worth trying to overcome the genetic factor and hereditary predisposition to stretch marks, while using specialized cosmetics for pregnant women and, of course, professional massage.

Pregnant foot care

It is hard enough during pregnancy for female legs, especially from the second half of it. A woman is forced to carry not only her own weight, the weight of such a rapidly growing baby is actively added to it every day. Other problems can arise from this intense exercise. For example, varicose veins, frequent nighttime cramps, painful swelling in the legs.

In order to maximize the likelihood of reducing the risk of such unpleasant consequences try to keep your shoes soft enough, always with a stable heel, and of course with non-slip soles. It is these shoes that will be able to provide you with real support in the most literal and figurative sense. With such shoes, the load on the back will decrease, the muscles of the lower legs will be activated, which in turn can save you from pain in the legs and the development of such a disease as varicose veins.
And of course, caring for your feet cannot be limited to just choosing the right and good shoes.

Feet, as well as the whole body, must be properly cared for. Such wonderful care can be not too heavy physical activity and exercises, in which puffiness will be significantly removed, which will be able to keep your muscles in good shape. Special tightening tights can also give an excellent effect, baths with infusions of relaxing herbs, massages that will help get rid of cramps are also perfect. But the most striking effect can be achieved by combining all methods of care.

It will be best to start using special tights as early as possible. They are much more comfortable than ordinary ones, since they are sewn in such a way that they will not squeeze the stomach and waist. They put on such tights, usually lying down, so it is more comfortable. It is not difficult to buy them, they are sold in any pharmacy, where they will help you to choose the size that suits you.

Do not forget about such important and useful methods as hardening and warming up the legs. In winter, you can walk more barefoot around the house, and in summer it is even better, walk barefoot on grass, sand and fine gravel, of course, very carefully. There is one more at least nice way take care of your own feet, they can be wiped with pieces of ice, while it is better to make ice from the infusion of the herb yarrow, sage, or arnica. This procedure will simultaneously reduce swelling and reduce feelings of fatigue and heaviness in the legs.

Do not forget about the famous exercise that will help relieve tension in the muscles on the inner thighs, which can improve blood circulation in the veins, the exercise is quite simple - raising your legs vertically up at a right angle, while resting your legs on the wall.

While in this position, try to make sure that the buttocks are firmly pressed against the wall, and your back is firmly touching the surface of the rug on the floor or the bed, in general, to the place on which you are lying. It is the fixation of such a position that will be considered correct. It is advisable to do this exercise every day for a few minutes, it will be better if you set aside the evening time for it, when your legs will already become heavy from the fatigue accumulated over the whole day. When performing this exercise later than the thirty-fourth week, you need to be very careful, this is the period when the risk of air entering directly into the vagina can significantly increase, which in turn does not have a very beneficial effect on the microflora. This is especially true for those women whose crotch is not too trained or simply weakened by previous childbirth.

If you have cramps, you will need to do a foot massage, and it doesn't matter if you do it yourself or your partner will help you. Massage should be done with strong movements, moving along the entire leg, starting from the feet and moving the effort to the knee, and then slightly higher. When resting at home, try to attach your legs to some elevation.

At home and at work, try to rest your feet as often as possible. Especially when your work is associated with a static load, for example, you have to sit for a long time in one position, at the same table, or stand behind the counter and not leave for a long time.

Try to use not complex rules and it will make you feel better:

• If your job involves prolonged standing, try to negotiate with management to shorten the working day, or try to find an opportunity to sit down sometimes or even lie down for a while.
• Find an opportunity to do stretching as often as possible, but do not forget this exercise will only work up to thirty-four weeks.
• At the first opportunity, try to take off your shoes, then your feet will be able to breathe freely, at least for a while. Stretch your legs forward, pull your toes a little, then bend and straighten your feet. You need to repeat such exercises four or even five times at a time. work time... This will immediately improve blood circulation in your legs, and of course give you the opportunity to feel some lightness, even if only for a short time.
• You should not sit in a cross-legged position, this position, as a rule, disrupts the physiologically correct blood circulation.

During pregnancy, many changes occur in a woman's body. This is relevant not only for internal organs and systems of women, but also for skin, the state of which is especially changing.

As a rule, facial skin becomes oily during pregnancy. This is due to the fact that the hormonal background of a woman is changing, as well as the activation of the sebaceous and sweat glands. True, there is a category of expectant mothers who note that their skin, with the onset of pregnancy, has become drier.

Some women experience facial skin pigmentation for 9 months. For example, chloasma (spots on the forehead, nose and cheeks) may appear. As a rule, in pregnant women with fair skin, these spots are dark in color, while in dark-skinned women, on the contrary, they are light. After giving birth, everything will return to normal. In the meantime, try to be less exposed to the sun, as the color of these spots can become more intense under the influence of ultraviolet rays. For girls with freckles, during pregnancy, the face will become brighter and "reddish". Owners of pale skin are least susceptible to pigmentation. But for brunettes and brown-haired women, the risk of having a "mask of pregnant women", as the pigmentation of the face is called, is quite high. The reason for this phenomenon is also in the increased effect on the body of sex hormones - estrogen and progesterone. When the baby is born and the hormonal background evens out, everything will return to its previous state.

Many women develop a flush on their cheeks during a healthy pregnancy. The reason for this phenomenon is the increased volume of blood, which actively flows through the numerous blood vessels located under the skin.

During pregnancy, a woman may appear on her face. Do not try to drink any acne medications, they can harm your baby.

Better take care of your face with harmless hypoallergenic cosmetics and natural products often used in home cosmetology. Also, against the background of hormonal changes, acne may appear. In this case, the woman needs the help of a dermatocosmetologist to prevent scarring.

Some pregnant women report that they have hair on their face. Don't worry, as most of this hair will also fade after childbirth. The appearance of excessive hairiness is explained by the accelerated blood flow and an increase in the amount nutrients in the mother's body, causing improved nutrition of skin cells.

Often during pregnancy, facial swelling may occur. The mechanism of edema is associated with a change in water-salt metabolism, as well as as a result of a violation of the outflow of blood and lymph through the veins of the legs and changes in the blood and vascular wall. If a woman's face swells, then they talk about the third stage of edema. On the first, there are swelling in the area of ​​the feet and legs, on the second - of the lower extremities, lower abdomen and lumbosacral region, on the third, swelling in the arms joins, and the face becomes puffy. The fourth stage is general edema.

Swelling of the face is noticeable visually: it becomes more round. In addition, you can independently determine if there is swelling: press your finger on the skin, if a fossa remains, then most likely it is swelling. With such symptoms, you urgently need to see a doctor. He will determine the exact cause of the edema and prescribe adequate treatment. Failure to act in this case can lead to serious problems. Most likely, with edema, the doctor will prescribe a dairy-vegetable diet to the pregnant woman, ask to limit the intake of table salt, and, if necessary, prescribe medications.

And finally, I would like to note one more thing. Unfortunately, a variety of signs regarding pregnancy are still relevant in everyday life. One of them reads as follows: a pregnant woman should not touch her face, since the child will have many birthmarks. It is not clear for what reasons such nonsense was invented many years ago. And although there is no relationship here, some try to touch the face as little as possible. But is it possible for 9 months not to wash, not scratch your nose, in general, never touch your face? And what is the connection between tactile contact to the mother's face and the birthmarks of the baby? Therefore, be more judicious and do not go on about unreasonable prejudices.

Be healthy! Happy and beautiful pregnancy!

Specially for- Elena Kichak

The body of a woman during the period undergoes tremendous stress and changes. Moreover, often these changes do not occur in better side... Perhaps every pregnant woman worries when she watches her waist disappear, her face swells, stretch marks form on her body, age spots, a rash on her face and legs appear. Many problems can be avoided by paying attention to the right one. In this article, we will talk about how to take care of your skin during pregnancy so that it remains firm, smooth, and has a healthy appearance.

Did you know? During pregnancy in a woman's body, in addition to the growth of the uterus, the following changes can occur: an increase in the sense of smell by 11 times, an increase in the foot, heart and liver, changes in the activity of the brain. A heightened sense of smell, as intended by nature, is necessary for the expectant mother in order to protect the baby from bad products.

What happens to the skin of pregnant women

Skin problems during pregnancy are mainly due to hormonal changes and lack of nutrients in the body. Let's make a reservation right away that most often these problems are temporary in nature, are harmless and disappear a few weeks or months after the birth of the child, when the hormonal background returns to normal.

The coming to the fore of certain hormones during pregnancy is necessary for its normal course and activity. Some women may not react in any way to the change in hormones and may not notice it at all, while others feel it acutely and observe it on their body and condition.

Hormonal changes can lead to the following changes:

• stretch marks on the body: abdomen, hips, chest;
• increased hair growth;
• acne on the face;
• the formation of papillomas;
• the appearance of age spots, darkening of moles and freckles;
• phlebeurysm;
• the appearance of cellulite.

A few words about each of these manifestations and why they occur.

Stretch marks... They are scars in the form of red-purple lines, which most often appear on areas of the body that intensively increase in volume during pregnancy: the abdomen, pelvis, hips in 50-90% of women. Usually at 25 weeks. Turn white over time. Rarely cause itching and burning sensation.

Formed due to the fact that the skin has to stretch in a short time due to the increase in the volume of the body area. And its elasticity decreases due to the presence in the blood of a large amount of the hormones estrogen and cortisol. This process, in turn, leads to less production of elastin and collagen, which are responsible for the elasticity of the skin.

It is very difficult to get rid of the stretch marks that have already arisen; expensive means and procedures will be required. This is the case when a problem is better prevented than remediated. To avoid the formation of stretch marks, it is necessary during pregnancy use funds- oils and creams that maintain the normal moisture balance of the skin and its elasticity.

Important! You should choose cosmetics designed specifically for pregnant women..

Massages with olive, castor and other vegetable oils are also used. To avoid the appearance of stretch marks on the chest, it is important to choose the right bra that should hold the breast well and not squeeze anything anywhere. It should be worn as often as possible. It is better to buy it in a special store for pregnant women.

In order to avoid stretch marks on the abdomen, after consultation with a gynecologist, you can purchase and wear special... There are three types of bandages: prenatal, postnatal and two in one.

And, of course, weight control is very important. Weight gain should be gradual - this will also reduce the risk of stretch marks.

Enhanced hair growth... During pregnancy, a woman may notice that her condition has improved a lot - they have become thicker, more luxuriant, more beautiful, healthier in appearance. This is explained by the fact that the hair on the head at this time falls out less.

The appearance of hair on other parts of the body: chin, upper lip, abdomen provokes the predominance of male hormones in the woman's blood at a certain stage.

These changes are temporary and will likely resolve on their own after the baby is born.

A woman can face serious problems associated with intense hair loss on her head within three months after giving birth. Hair can fall out so much that sometimes a mother can already find a receding hairline. You should not be afraid of this condition - the hair will return after a while.

Many are upset by the fact that the face becomes covered with acne during pregnancy. Usually, a woman's skin becomes fatter during this period, since the body produces more progesterone, which makes the sebaceous glands work more actively. You can reduce the problem by using cleansing and moisturizing cosmetics.

Important! When deciding which creams can and cannot be used during pregnancy,it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the substances that are prohibited for use by pregnant women.

Papillomas... Small neoplasms on the skin most often appear on the chest and in the armpits, in places that are subject to mechanical stress. They indicate the presence of the human papillomavirus in the body and appear in greater quantities in pregnant women due to a deterioration in the state of her immune system.

Papillomas are safe for women and children. If they persist, they can be removed by visiting a dermatology office.

Dark spots and darkening of the skin. During the period of bearing a child, a woman may have one or more age spots all over her body - darker than the skin as a whole, or darkening of some areas of the body.

For example, very often women find a dark strip in the center of their abdomen, severe darkening of the nipples, dark spots in the genital area. These spots and areas become especially dark and noticeable after exposure to the sun.

This phenomenon, called chloasma of pregnant women, is associated with hormonal changes and should go away at the end of pregnancy. If it does not work, a dermatologist will help get rid of the stains.

It is also believed that regular consumption of foods high in folic acid and the use of sunscreens help to avoid the appearance of chloasma.

The enlargement of the veins in the legs occurs due to stagnation of blood in the lower extremities. The growing uterus interferes with normal blood flow to the heart. Swelling of the legs also provokes stagnation. In the early stages, a pregnant woman can only feel fatigue and heaviness in the legs. At a later date, the enlargement of the veins will already be noticeable on the legs.

Cellulite This is perhaps one of the most unpleasant skin problems, which is feared and struggled not only by pregnant women, but also by most women. There are several reasons for its appearance: changes in the dominant hormones, weight gain and imbalance in the water balance of the skin. This problem is also better prevented than treated. Eating the right foods, contrast showers, massages and moisturizers will help.

Skin care during pregnancy

Many skin problems in pregnant women arise not only due to the restructuring of the entire body. Some mothers-to-be cannot cope, for example, with an increased sense of hunger, crush buns and sweets, prefer to lead a sedentary and recumbent lifestyle, or just movement "work - home - work".

Earlier this expression was popular: "Pregnancy is not a disease." And if there are no medical contraindications, then the pregnant woman should be active, do gymnastics, travel, eat rationally and take care of her body.

It is necessary not only so that the child does not receive harmful substances, but also so that the pregnant woman herself looks beautiful both during pregnancy and after. It was noticed that those women who adhered to a healthy diet during pregnancy quickly return to their former forms.

For good skin condition, regular intake of protein, fiber, is especially necessary. It is important to eat more fruits, vegetables, grain products, vegetable oils. All of them not only nourish the body, but also help cleanse it from toxins, which also leave their negative mark on the skin.

You need to drink enough liquids. However, only if there is no edema.

But it is better to refuse altogether from baked goods, sweets, soda, fast food, chips, coffee, alcohol and other foods and drinks containing bad carbohydrates, dyes and preservatives.

It has long been known about the beneficial effect of contrast showers on the skin condition. During pregnancy, you should not refuse this procedure, because it is an excellent and simple remedy that allows you to improve blood circulation and maintain skin elasticity.

If you did not take a contrast shower before pregnancy, then the temperature difference should first be minimal. Try alternating between warm water and room temperature water first. Gradually, the temperature of the water will need to be reduced, bringing it to cold. 30 seconds a shower is taken with warm water, the next 30 - with cold water. There should be three to five repetitions. It is necessary to complete the procedure with a cold douche.

It is useful to massage with a gentle stream of water.

After taking a shower, it is necessary to massage well the areas that are prone to stretch marks, cellulite and varicose veins with a towel or a massage mitt, rub in oil, a moisturizing cosmetic or a cream for stretch marks.

Important! If you plan to take a contrast shower with warm and cold water, then first you need to consult a gynecologist, since such a procedure is prohibited in case of a threat of termination of pregnancy.

Massage

Body care during pregnancy also includes massage. It is especially effective if carried out with agents for the prevention of stretch marks and cellulite, as well as not hard brushes, washcloths, mittens. You can massage your body with a finger massager.

The massage is carried out with light circular movements, with pinches - from the limbs to the heart.

Cosmetical tools

Cosmetics for face and body skin care during pregnancy only natural free of alcohol, fragrances, parabens, etc. Care should be taken with essential oils.

Be sure to use such cosmetics, which include vitamins A and E responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin. It is advisable to start using them before the moment when your forms will grow.

For oily skin, use a mild cleansing lotion. The use of fruit or vegetable masks is possible.

And be prepared for the fact that some of the cosmetics that you used before pregnancy can now cause you allergies.

Important! It is prohibited to use cosmetics that have expired.

Folk remedies

If you decide to make natural homemade masks, then here are a few folk recipes used by more than one generation of women.

For the prevention of stretch marks, a homemade scrub is prepared by taking one glass of sugar and salt each and adding ½ cup of vegetable oil to them. Apply the product with massage movements to areas prone to stretch marks. Then rinse it off and apply lotion or vegetable oil.

The coffee scrub also fights well with stretch marks. Take 100 g of natural finely ground coffee, pour in a small amount boiling water and infused for 15 minutes. After the formation of a thick porridge and adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil to it, rub it with massage movements into the desired areas.

A good mask for dry skin is a mixture of yolk, boiled potatoes and cream. The mask is applied for 20 minutes. Then they are washed off.

A mask of one egg white, cucumber, white clay and yogurt without sugar and additives will help to help oily skin. It is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with cool water. These masks can be done once or twice a week.

Potentially hazardous substances

During pregnancy, you should exclude funds, which include:

• carcinogens (DEA, BHT, TEA);
• toxic substances (NDGA, Acide benzoique, additives E210-213, Octyldimethyl PABA, EDS, Padimate-O, PABA synthetiques);
• allergens (isopropyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, petrolatum, talc, borax, propylene glycol, lanolin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone).

Potentially hazardous substances are:

• fluorocarbons;
• formaldehyde;
• animal Fat;
• albumin;
• colors.

Salon treatments during pregnancy

There is an opinion that during pregnancy you should not dye your hair with dyes containing chemicals, do a perm, since all the chemicals are absorbed through the scalp into the pregnant woman's body and, perhaps, some of them can penetrate into the placenta. It is better to prefer paints made on the basis of plant materials.

It is contraindicated for pregnant women to do laser and photoepilation, at this time it is better to give preference to other methods of hair removal.

It is undesirable to go to massage with hot stones, hot wraps, solarium. It is not worth resorting to chemical peeling, lifting. If you prefer salon face masks to homemade face masks, then you need to inform the beautician about your situation. Then he will select for you a special complex that is allowed for pregnant women.

Procedures with sea salt, algae, those that help to relax and relieve stress are not contraindicated.

Did you know? The fruit, which has all the most important organs, is only three centimeters long. His heart begins to beat on the 22nd day from conception. The brain starts working from the 43rd day.

Here some tips to help pregnant women care for their skin:

• To avoid swelling on the body and face, it is necessary to exclude fast food, smoked, fried and canned foods from the diet, limit salt intake to 3 g per day. It is important to eat foods that drain fluid from the body.
• Make it a habit to eat in the evening no later than three to four hours before bedtime. This will avoid excess weight and. Also try to eat fractionally. The optimal weight gain for the entire pregnancy is considered to be 9-15 kg.
• Nutritionists recommend that pregnant women eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, including juices.
• Drink preferably purified water, at least two liters per day.
• No need to burden the skin cosmetics at night.
• If you are on a seaside vacation, do not forget to bring sunscreen. However, one that does not contain harmful substances.
• If there are no contraindications, be sure to engage in permitted types: water aerobics, fitness, Pilates,.
• Remember that procedures such as a sauna, steam bath, hot bath, which have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, are prohibited during pregnancy.
• A pregnant woman should take a lot (at least eight hours) and walk (at least two hours a day).
• Refuse tight clothes and heels for the period of bearing a child - the latter can be the cause of both uterine tone and varicose veins.

We hope our recommendations will help you avoid or overcome your skin problems. Take them into service, and pregnancy will pass comfortably for you, without stress and troubles, it will become a wonderful and unforgettable period of your life.