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How does the body change during pregnancy?
From the moment of conception, a woman's body undergoes a hormonal revolution. Under the influence of progesterone and estrogen, among other factors, changes occur not only in the digestive system (e.g., slower metabolism, problems with constipation) and the nervous system (e.g., mood swings), but also in the skin. Breasts become larger and more sensitive to touch. Stretching skin on the breasts, thighs, and abdomen can cause stretch marks—spindle-shaped bands of light red or pink. These are the result of ruptured collagen and elastin fibers. Furthermore, pregnant women's skin becomes drier, more delicate, more susceptible to irritation, and more sensitive to the sun. Due to dysregulated thermoregulation, glands produce more sweat, and pregnant women often experience so-called heat waves.
Often, the complexion of women expecting a baby (especially in the first trimester) resembles an acne-prone face with numerous pimples, redness, and even localized dryness of the skin.
Therefore, it is necessary to implement appropriate care from the first trimester of pregnancy.
What happens to the skin during the postpartum period?
During the postpartum period, a woman's skin may be slightly looser, less elastic, and more sensitive to irritation. Proper care should not be neglected, but it should be taken with the safety of intimate areas and any potential cesarean section scarring in mind. First, ensure daily wound disinfection, maintain a healthy (slightly acidic) vaginal pH, and then improve skin hydration, for example, with cosmetics containing hyaluronic acid and soothing ingredients like panthenol and allantoin.
Natural care = firm, smooth body and soothing senses
What should a pregnant woman's makeup bag include? Above all, products with natural, preferably organic, ingredients are not only safer (compared to those with artificial colors, preservatives, and fragrances), gentle, but above all, effective. It's worth stocking up on products like:
- a gentle soap with cleansing and moisturizing properties,
- natural deodorant enriched with hyaluronic acid,
- hand disinfection spray ,
- body oil ,
- cleansing facial oil ,
- a soothing elixir for breast care,
- intimate hygiene gel ,
- a stick with a UV filter (the skin of pregnant women is extremely photosensitive, and the lack of sun protection may cause discoloration),
- lanolin ointment for nipples ,
- nourishing balm against stretch marks ,
- a set of cosmetics for natural facial care.
