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The Skin During Pregnancy

Friday, February 19th, 2010

The Skin During Pregnancy

Rest, Exercise and Healthy Diet
Remember that your skin reflects your health. The best thing for skin is rest, exercise and healthy eating. However during pregnancy need some special care. In general, your skin looks better because of the hormonal influence of pregnancy itself. Estrogen give your skin more irrigation and hydration but in areas like the thighs may show “cellulite (orange peel), which usually disappears after delivery, provided that the deposit of fat in your body is not has increased excessively.

Creams
It is important to promote skin elasticity, keeping well hydrated, controlling sudden weight gain because in this way can avoid the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks are the result of the rupture of elastic fibers in the skin. Are irreversible so it is very important to prevent them. Use a good facial cleansing cream (remember that the secretions of the glands of the skin are increased) and moisturizers for the body preferably without chemicals in its composition.

Tips for Bath Time
It’s a good idea to take a bath every night relaxing, use oil instead of soap, a few drops of coconut oil, almond or olive oil or essential oils such as cedar, camphor, pine or lanolin in the bath water are revitalize and improve your skin. Also a good idea to massage your entire body after bath oils or moisturizers especially in abdomen and breasts.

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