Pregnancy, breastfeeding and cosmetics: what changes in my beauty routine?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are wonderfully timeless periods in a woman's life. They are also synonymous with major hormonal upheavals: your body, your hair, the skin on your face face different problems. Thus, it is important to evaluate and understand what needs are now yours, for a beauty routine that suits you while respecting your well-being and that of your baby.
Your complexion in the face of hormonal changes
On your face, two main phenomena can be observed following hormonal upheavals: dehydration of the skin , especially on the cheeks, and an increase in sebum production in the T-zone. You are then faced with two problems that are contradictory to say the least... It will be a question of taking great care of the good bacteria in your skin, its microbiota , to restore and maintain the balance: a cream enriched with natural prebiotics is then ideal. Gently exfoliating your skin, using a light scrub or a konjac sponge , will also contribute to more hydrated skin by eliminating dead cells.
You have certainly already heard of the famous " pregnancy mask ": it is a benign hyperpigmentation of the epidermis, caused by the encounter between pregnancy hormones and ultraviolet rays. To avoid it, you must protect your face each time you are exposed to the sun using a suitable cream .
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: what your body says
It's a fact: during pregnancy, your body changes. Stretch marks can appear due to hormones and skin stretching. To prevent this, deeply moisturize your stomach, thighs, chest, and buttocks with the right care from the first month of pregnancy . This will help preserve all of your skin's elasticity . Especially since dehydration linked to hormonal changes, seen on your face, also affects the entire body: the skin needs to be soothed . Are you already experiencing stretch marks? Don't panic! If they are still purple (and therefore recent), there are targeted cosmetics that can significantly reduce them .
The feeling of heavy legs and water retention are extremely common, due to weight gain and increased blood volume. For practical solutions, consult your practitioner. But don't forget that the daily use of a refreshing product (without menthol!) can be a significant help.
After giving birth, you will notice that your body has changed: the reason is that the skin tissues are stretched and no longer have the ability to return to their initial state quickly. Massage is your best ally to quickly restore the tone of your body "from before": it is carried out morning and evening on the areas to be treated, for a few minutes, using a firming and shaping cream .
And what about hygiene?
The increase in your body temperature causes more sweating : the armpits being very close to the mammary glands, choose a natural deodorant . Pregnant, a greater secretion of estrogen leads to a weakening of your vaginal flora , which therefore protects less effectively against infections; breastfeeding, the drop in estrogen dries out your intimate area. So don't forget to opt for a gentle, moisturizing and balancing intimate gel .
Postpartum and increased hair loss
Are you finding hair literally everywhere in your apartment? Good news number one: this hair loss, due to the decrease in pregnancy hormones, is temporary . Good news number two: ultra-effective, 100% natural, no-rinse treatments exist. Thanks to an unstoppable formula, they strengthen the hair for a beautiful mass that grows back healthier and full of vitality.
So, take heart and enjoy your motherhood peacefully!