Reasons why the skin becomes delicate during pregnancy

Reasons why the skin becomes delicate during pregnancy

After some women become pregnant, their skin will become more delicate due to the body's hormone secretion. This is also a common phenomenon. Of course, after some women become pregnant, their skin will become drier and rougher. Some pregnant women will also have acne and blackheads. This is all related to the body's hormone secretion. During pregnancy, when some skin problems arise, corresponding measures should be taken to resolve them.

Common skin problems during pregnancy

1. Dry and rough skin during pregnancy

After pregnancy, due to the effect of progesterone, the skin loses its previous softness and becomes slightly rough or even dry. Some areas may peel and the pigmentation of the face may increase.

Countermeasures:

1. Pregnant mothers with dry skin should not wash their faces frequently. It is best to use baby soap, glycerin soap, etc. to wash their faces.

2. Apply some moisturizing skin care products for pregnant women and massage gently. In addition, baby moisturizer or lotion can also prevent skin from drying out and maintain the acid-base balance.

3. Do not soak for too long when bathing, otherwise it will easily cause skin dehydration. You can use soap-free, pH-neutral shower gel or baby soap. After bathing, you should apply moisturizing oil all over your body.

4. Pay special attention to the nutritional balance of diet, drink plenty of water, increase the intake of minerals such as magnesium and calcium, and also increase the necessary fatty acids and vitamins, such as green vegetables, fruits, nuts, milk, beans, etc. Try to avoid eating spicy foods, biscuits and instant noodles, and do not drink strong tea and coffee, otherwise it will make your skin drier and duller.

2. Pregnant women have acne or pimples

Due to hormonal changes after pregnancy, coupled with various factors such as poor sleep or life stress, many pregnant mothers will develop acne or pimples on their faces. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in addition to endocrine changes, acne during pregnancy may also be caused by excessive "cramming" after pregnancy. Especially for pregnant mothers with hot bodies, if they are not properly supplemented, the "fire" in the body will surge, which will not only cause trouble to themselves, but may also affect the baby.

Countermeasures:

1. Pregnant mothers should follow the basic care methods for oily skin and use an exfoliating and cleansing mask to clean their face once a week.

2. If you want to use maintenance lotion or cream, it is advisable to choose water-soluble or extra refreshing types and apply a thin layer after washing your face.

3. Drink more boiled water, eat more fruits and vegetables, pay attention to whether gastrointestinal excretion is normal, and get enough sleep.

4. Pay attention to a balanced diet for the three meals a day and do not cram during pregnancy.

5. If there are only a few pimples or blackheads in some areas, you can control facial oil by washing your face more often, 5 to 6 times a day, using neutral soap.

6. If the hair grows all over the body or grows a lot, you should consult a doctor, because this may not be a simple skin problem, but a disease caused by endocrine disorders, which may require drug treatment.

3. Pregnant women have pigmentation

Changes in hormone secretion after pregnancy increase the activity of melanin, causing a pigmentation reaction on the skin. The face, neck, armpits, nipples or areolas, belly, groin, etc. will become darker than usual, or the original dark spots and freckles may become more obvious, or even new dark spots, yellow spots, or brown spots may grow.

Countermeasures:

1. Pigmentation deposition is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy and will usually disappear on its own after delivery, so it is not recommended to use freckle cream to eliminate it.

2. Take good sun protection measures when going out, such as applying sunscreen, carrying umbrellas, hats and other sun protection equipment when going out.

3. Just use sunscreen products with a low SPF.

4. Since melanin must be oxidized before it can be deposited, and vitamin C has an "anti-oxidation" function, eating more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C can reduce the chance of melanin deposition.

5. Eat less stimulating foods, such as coffee, tea, cola, etc.