The pregnant woman’s Beauty Guide

The pregnant woman’s Beauty Guide

 

              

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 You’ve found that a baby is on its way and you can’t contain the excitement. But what about your makeup and skincare regime for the crucial months ahead? Pregnancy infuses a natural glow to a woman’s skin.  The woman’s nails get stronger and her hair is thicker and longer.

PATCH TEST FIRST:

                                Since your body is going through rapid and intense changes in these nine months, allergies and sensitivities might occur that didn’t exist earlier. So, the general rule for beauty products is to do a patch test first.

KEEP HYDRATED:

                             Drink plenty of water throughout the day and keep moisturizing your skin at regular intervals. A woman’s skin stretches during pregnancy and keeping yourself hydrated improves the elasticity of your skin. It can reduce itching and the appearance of stretch marks.

Drink lots of water

GO NATURAL:

                         The boom of organic and natural beauty products deems well for pregnant ladies. You might like them so much they may become your staples for life. Products that contain ylang ylang, tea tree oil, chamomile, and citrus are all great for the skin and safe for pregnant women.

ylang ylang products

organic

Chamomile product

tea tree products

NAIL ART AND CARE:

                                       A mani-pedi is non-toxic for expectant mothers. It’s safe to get your nails done when you are pregnant since the polish is on your nails, and is not going t be absorbed into your skin. What might not work in your favor is the environment of the nail salon or beauty parlor.
 Make sure it is ventilated well so the fumes – those coming from all corners of the salon where the therapists are giving beauty treatments – don’t affect you.

NAIL PAINT TIPS:

                                   Use chemical-free nail polish. Top-notch nail paint brands these days are making nail paint that is generally free of dye and harmful chemicals.

Look for nail paint that is ‘3-free’- without dibutyl, phthalate, toluene, and formaldehyde – or ‘5-free’- additionally free of formaldehyde resin and camphor.

·         Take your own manicure set to the salon. It’s hygienic and sanitary. You won't have to worry about fungus or infections from the instruments.

 

WHAT NO TO DO:

1.                                                                Avoid products that contain rosemary, jasmine, and cinnamon. Although they are natural ingredients, they are also known to increase blood pressure and could lead to early contraction. Ironically, they might work in your favor during the last few months of pregnancy if you want to speed up the process naturally.

2.       Don't wax during pregnancy since your skin is too sensitive.

3.       Stay away from anything that contains synthetic fragrances.

Don't wax during pregnancy