Dry skin on face during pregnancy

Dry and flaky skin on face during pregnancy?

The climate in autumn is very dry. Most people will feel that their skin is particularly dry and may even peel in autumn. For those who love beauty, many people will choose to apply facial masks or do some moisturizing work on their faces at this time. However, since pregnant women are in a special period, they cannot use skin care products indiscriminately. They need to use special skin care products for pregnant women. The following introduces what to do if the skin on your face is dry and peeling during pregnancy.

1. Pay attention to the frequency of face washing and the temperature of the water

Expectant mothers should wash their faces once in the morning and once in the evening. The changing seasons can easily make people's skin dry and tight. If you still wash your face frequently, it is easy for the moisture on your face to be lost little by little. Therefore, it is best for expectant mothers to reduce the number of times they wash their face when the seasons change. Expectant mothers should never wash their faces with hot water, because hot water will cause the moisture on the face to evaporate too quickly.

It is best for expectant mothers to wash their faces with warm water, accompanied by neutral soap when appropriate. Expectant mothers with dry skin should not wash their faces too often. If they wash their faces frequently, the natural oils on the skin will be removed, which will make the skin appear drier. It is best to use glycerin soap when washing your face. Expectant mothers who sweat a lot can increase the frequency of face washing appropriately, and can gently apply it with cotton gauze containing lotion.

2. Use moisturizing skin care products correctly

As the most basic daily care, cleansing and degreasing are essential steps in skin care for expectant mothers. When choosing skin care products, you must choose mild and non-irritating ones specially designed for expectant mothers, such as baby oil containing pure plant oil or pure mineral oil, soap-free facial soap, baby soap, or facial cleansers and cleansing milk suitable for sensitive skin.

When going out, expectant mothers should apply some nourishing water or toner on their faces. Moisturizing lotion is also an excellent skin care product with nourishing effects. When expectant mothers use moisturizing lotion on their face, it is recommended to massage the facial skin several times more than usual by moving small circles. Try to avoid using oily lotions, scrubs, or cleansers containing fragrances or alcohol to clean your face, because these cleaning products will more or less irritate skin that is particularly sensitive due to pregnancy.

3. Choose the right bathing method

When it comes to moisturizing, expectant mothers should not only focus on facial care. Whole body maintenance is also very important, and bathing is the simplest, safest and most reliable way to do it. It is best for expectant mothers to bathe with clean water, because bathing with clean water will not cause any adverse reactions to the skin.

When bathing, expectant mothers should not soak for too long. Soaking in water for a long time can easily cause skin dehydration. Showering is a better way to bathe. When using bath products, expectant mothers should use ordinary soap as little as possible. It is best to use a soap-free shower gel or soap with a neutral acid-base value. You can also choose a less irritating shower gel, or simply use baby bath gel or shower gel.

4. Pay attention to internal and external hydration

Hydration in autumn is a must for expectant mothers, but they should pay attention to internal and external hydration. To hydrate internally, expectant mothers should drink plenty of water during this dry season to cope with the dry skin that is common during pregnancy. If the expectant mother works in an airtight office building and the air conditioner is on for a long time, she can place a humidifier in the office or use clean water spray to increase the air humidity. In addition, expectant mothers can try to take some time to go to a ventilated place when working in the office so that their skin can breathe fresh air.

5. Pay attention to sun protection

In autumn and winter, although the ultraviolet rays in the sun are not as strong as in summer, and the medium-wave and long-wave ultraviolet rays are also weakened, ultraviolet rays can still cause skin aging and darkening. Therefore, you should also pay attention to sun protection in autumn and winter, and you can choose a sunscreen with a sun protection factor that is not too high.

6. Pay attention to a balanced diet

In order to prevent your skin from becoming too dry, you should drink plenty of water. You should also drink 8 glasses of water every day in autumn to replenish the water lost by the body in autumn and increase the water supply to the skin. In addition, eat more water-rich foods such as soy milk. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to ensure the supply of vitamins. Eat more foods such as beans and whole grains. Because B vitamins play a vital role in the body's metabolic function, a lack of B vitamins can hinder metabolism in the body and affect cell function.