During pregnancy, an intense hormonal restructuring of the female body occurs, in particular, the estrogen background increases. The skin, as a hormone-dependent organ, can react to these changes both positively and negatively. In the arsenal of modern cosmetologists there are many tools that can very effectively fight and prevent cosmetic body imperfections during pregnancy.
Body skin deficiencies during pregnancy:
- weight gain;
- appearance of stretch marks;
- dry and sagging skin;
- swelling of the legs;
- cellulite;
- presence of vascular "asterisks";
- unwanted pigmentation.
Weight gain and cellulite are quite normal physiological phenomena during pregnancy. However, it is very important to monitor the rate of weight gain and fight the primary manifestations of cellulite, because the better the body condition during pregnancy, the easier it will be to get in shape after childbirth and lactation. Also, sharp jumps in weight can provoke the appearance of stretch marks. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the principles of rational nutrition and use special body care at home during pregnancy, as well as visit a beautician's office for professional care.
Special underwear for pregnant women will also make a positive contribution to the overall task of maintaining a beautiful body. Proper physical activity that can be performed at home and in pregnancy classes will be very useful. It can be water aerobics, fitness for pregnant women or yoga.
When taking a shower, you must do a local massage – massage the skin of the abdomen, lower back, thighs and buttocks with a massage brush or glove, perform a pinch massage or use a scrub. Mechanical stimulation of microcirculation in tissues significantly improves metabolic processes, which is an excellent prevention of the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite.
One of the best home care products is Body Potion from Meder Beauty Spa's Chinese Voyage program. This tool provides excellent body lifting, prevention of cellulite, stretch marks, pigmentation, dry skin. A Chinese voyage can also be done in the beautician's office as a separate SPA ritual.
When skin dryness increases, cosmetic products should include algae, soy proteins, vitamins A, E, C, hydrolyzed collagen, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, olive oil, almond oil, as well as avocado and wheat germ oil. Of the procedures in the cosmetologist's office, fruit, oil, chocolate, seaweed wraps are recommended. All these components provide deep hydration, regeneration, improved tissue nutrition, stimulation of elastin and collagen production.
Swelling of the legs and the appearance of vascular "asterisks" on the legs most often occur in the third trimester of pregnancy. The composition of foot care products should be aimed at improving lymphatic drainage and strengthening the vascular wall. These can be seaweed, menthol, horse chestnut extract, blueberry, arnica, vitamins K and C.
During the period of solar activity, you need to protect your face and body with creams with a high SPF factor. And if pigmentation still appears, it will be possible to lighten the spots with the help of SPA procedures.
Regular and proper self-care during pregnancy will significantly increase your chances of being attractive and well-groomed both during pregnancy and after childbirth. After all, your child must certainly have a beautiful and slender mother.
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