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Brilio.net - Pregnancy brings various changes, not only physically but also to skin conditions. Hormonal shifts that occur during pregnancy often trigger skin problems, ranging from acne, dry skin, to the appearance of dark spots . Not infrequently, this makes some pregnant women feel less confident with their appearance.
However, having healthy and glowing skin during pregnancy is not impossible. With proper and safe skin care, mothers can still look stunning and confident. However, keep in mind that not all skincare products are suitable for use during pregnancy. Some ingredients can even have negative effects on both the mother and the fetus.
That is why pregnant women need to be more careful in choosing skincare products. Make sure the content is safe, free from harmful substances, and according to skin needs.
Here are 15 safe skincare tips that can be applied during pregnancy to keep your skin looking naturally glowing, compiled by briliobeauty.net from various sources, Monday (9/6).
Safe skincare tips for pregnant women to maintain a natural glow
safe skincare tips for pregnant women
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1. Choose a gentle facial cleanser
Use a gentle cleanser, free of alcohol and artificial fragrances. Soaps with natural ingredients like coconut oil or olive oil can be a good choice.
2. Wash your face regularly
Wash your face twice a day to keep it fresh and oil-free.
3. Use a safe serum
Serums containing vitamin C and hyaluronic acid can help brighten skin and even out skin tone without risk to the fetus. These ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can reduce hyperpigmentation.
4. Use moisturizer
Choose products that contain coconut oil, cocoa butter or peptides, and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients can help increase skin hydration. Studies have shown that using moisturizers that contain ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter, and vitamin E can help reduce the risk of developing stretch marks.
5. Use sunscreen
Choose sunscreen with mineral content such as zinc oxide and titanium oxide. Both compounds are considered safe for pregnant women and have minimal risk.
6. Exfoliate gently
Glycolic acid is classified as an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), a chemical exfoliator that can speed up skin cell turnover on the face, treat acne, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The use of skincare containing glycolic acid is also effective in disguising dark spots and acne scars.
7. Use a honey mask
Apply honey to darkened skin every night and rinse after 15 minutes of use. Honey can help overcome pigmentation or darkening of the skin in some areas of the body.
8. Oatmeal Mask
Mix oatmeal with other herbal oils or water to make a paste. Then, use it as an oat mask on your face every day.
9. Lemon water
Apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber to reduce dark spots and chapped skin.
10. Turmeric mask
Turmeric has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that can treat acne-prone skin.
11. Jicama mask
Jicama is one of the natural ingredients that can keep skin soft, supple, and nourished during pregnancy.
12. Yogurt mask
Yogurt can reduce active acne, itchy skin, and skin pigmentation. Beyond that, it can even remove dead skin cells that accumulate.
13. Tomato mask
Your skin will look brighter and glowing if you use a tomato mask regularly.
14. Use essential oils
Some essential oils that are safe for pregnant women are: Lavender oil, Lemon water, Rose oil, Peppermint Chamomile Geranium. Use regularly at night for healthier skin.
15. Additional care
Consume fresh vegetables and fruits.
safe skincare tips for pregnant women
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- Safe skincare ingredients
Some skincare ingredients that are safe for pregnant women include canola oil, grapeseed oil, niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid (no more than 2%), zinc oxide, ceramides, and kojic acid (no more than 2%).
- The right skincare routine sequence
The correct order of skincare routine for pregnant women is cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
- Avoid products with harmful ingredients
Pregnant women are advised to stop taking certain chemical acne medications. These include isotretinoin, tazarotene, and spironolactone.
- Use topical products for acne
Tips for choosing skincare for pregnant women is to use topical acne medication if you have acne, not oral medication. For example, topical medication containing glycolic acid, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, BPO, and antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, and tea tree oil.
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