Can I apply lotion during confinement?

Women dare not use skin care products during pregnancy or confinement period, for fear of affecting the baby, but the skin must be protected, so when confinement period, you should choose plant-based lotions, and they should be special, which will not affect the baby's breastfeeding. Women should also learn to protect their skin during the confinement period, but mainly focus on moisturizing, and try not to use skin care products with whitening or freckle removal functions. At the same time, you can eat some fruit every day, which is also helpful for skin care.

Can I apply lotion during confinement?

Try not to use lotions or lotions during the confinement period. If you do, you can use some plant-based skin care products. However, the product market is now in chaos and absolute safety cannot be guaranteed. Since most skin care products contain many harmful substances, these substances may not have much impact on mothers during the confinement period. However, children's skin is delicate and rich in blood vessels, and can absorb a variety of substances through the skin. These harmful substances will be absorbed by the baby when the mother comes into contact with the baby, thereby affecting the baby's health. Therefore, it is recommended not to use lotions as much as possible.

How to take care of your skin during confinement:

1. Know your skin type. Every young mother has the same skin type, so the focus of skin care will also be different. For example, young mothers with sunburned skin should pay attention to sun protection to resist the formation of melanin; young mothers with aging skin should remove aging cells to make their skin white and transparent.

2. Choose skin care products with natural ingredients. During the confinement period, the mother will have frequent contact with the baby, so the skin care products used should try to choose products with natural ingredients. You can also buy skin care products specifically for pregnant women.

3. Apply facial mask. During the confinement period, mothers can make their own natural facial masks, the simplest of which is the watermelon mask. Cut the inner layer of watermelon rind into thin slices and apply them on your face to remove spots and acne. Mothers who don’t have time to make their own facial masks can buy facial masks specifically for pregnant women on the market.

4. Gentle exfoliation. After gentle exfoliation, new mothers will find that their skin becomes smooth and translucent, and their skin can better absorb the nutrients of skin care products.

What should you pay attention to during the confinement period?

1. Young mothers in the south who are in confinement after childbirth should focus on moisturizing, while young mothers in the north who are in confinement after childbirth should prevent their skin from frostbite. Therefore, in winter, skin care products should not only have moisturizing effects, but also contain appropriate oils to help the skin lock in moisture.

2. Young mothers should reduce the number of times they wash their face to prevent dry skin. They can remove aging skin cuticles through massage.

3. Winter skin care is also inseparable from diet. Eat more foods rich in vitamins and proteins such as lemons, and drink less coffee, strong tea, alcohol and irritating spicy foods.

Can pregnant women use facial masks?

1. Pregnant women should choose masks without chemical ingredients. Chemical ingredients can irritate the skin of pregnant women and are not good for the fetus. Therefore, it is best to choose masks with plant formulas.

2. The skin of pregnant women also needs hydration, so they should use some hydrating masks appropriately. There are many special masks for pregnant women on the market. Although they do not have beauty and whitening effects, they have a great effect in hydrating.

3. Pregnant women can also make their own facial masks, which also have the effect of beauty and skin care. Pearl powder mask is more suitable for pregnant women. Mix pearl powder with honey, then rub it on the face and wash it off after fifteen minutes. It has a certain whitening and freckle removal effect.

4. Banana mask can also make pregnant women's skin more delicate. Mash the banana into a paste and use it to apply on the face. Generally wash it off after 15 to 20 minutes. It is more suitable for pregnant women with dry skin and has the effect of refining the skin.