During pregnancy, girls are especially frugal and responsible for their health and their child's health. But this does not mean you need to forget about your care for nine months.

It is important to know what kind of care will not be dangerous for the new mother and her baby and which will be harmful.

Skincare for the face

Due to changes in hormone levels in the expectant mother's body, there are a number of changes, including changes in the skin. The main hormone of pregnancy, progesterone, has a positive effect on women's skin; it becomes less oily and reduces the formation of comedones. During pregnancy, sensitivity increases, and things that were just unpleasant become very painful.

Therefore, do not use peels or traumatic facial cleansing. It is worth refraining from harsh scrubs with sea salt or nutshells. For painless cleansing and exfoliation of the face, mild cleansing scrubs with particles of wax and marine collagen.

Progesterone also has a downside. It may help oily skin, but it only makes things worse for those with dry skin. Your skin can look saggy and flaky. To keep your skin moisturized, it is necessary to nourish it more than once a day with a moisturizer.

Trying new creams while you are expecting a baby is not recommended because, during pregnancy, your skin becomes irritated and sensitive to allergens. It is better to use familiar and proven products.

Before using any cosmetic product, you should read the composition and check whether it contains retinoids, analogs of vitamin A. Some studies have shown that a large amount of vitamin A can harm the baby.

Preventing stretch marks

Stretch marks often appear where the skin stretches the most, on the abdomen, breasts, buttocks, and thighs. Almost all women encounter this unpleasant consequence after pregnancy. To prevent stretch marks, it is necessary to apply special creams and oils for dry skin pregnancy to the places where they can appear. You can also use folk medicine and apply natural olive oil to the skin.

Foot care

During pregnancy, women's bodies get tired quickly, especially in the legs; they quickly get tired and begin to hurt and swell because of a strong increase in weight load on the legs, which often causes varicose veins. Swelling appears due to the accumulation of water in the expectant mother's body. To relieve fatigue and swelling, it is recommended to perform a light foot massage. The only thing you should pay attention to is the choice of cream. It should be hypoallergenic and have a slight smell that will not irritate the future mother.