Is it allowed to use a scrub when pregnant?
Terribly mobilized during these nine months, the body’s epidermis really needs to be “supported” to cope with distension in the best conditions… Impressive! Of course you help him by moisturizing And feeding your skin more scrupulously than ever. But you’ll give it a serious extra boost by getting into the habit of exfoliating your body at least once a week. By removing dead cells that have accumulated on the surface, exfoliants allow the active ingredients in creams – particularly anti-stretch mark pregnancy products – to penetrate better. As for the action of massage, it improves oxygenation and stimulates the cell renewal : ideal for helping the skin’s supporting tissues to better resist distension. However, be careful with excessively energetic friction! Gentle, circular polishing is just as effective and completely respects the epidermis.
What are the prohibitions when it comes to sunscreen for pregnant women?
Brown line on the stomach and/or hypercoloring of the areola of the breasts: while waiting for baby, the pigment cells are capable of going wild… and the cocktail UV-hormones is almost explosive. To fight step by step against nasty spots and the pregnancy mask, expose yourself as little as possible, only during very mild hours and protected with SPF 50 +, and never go out, winter or summer, without serious protection against solar radiation. That’s good, almost all day care products, even the most “glamorous”, now have powerful filters. As long as you add more during the day from the first sunny days, you will be perfectly protected. Always check that your sunscreen is authorized during pregnancy via the presence of a pictogram on the pack.
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Can we get treatment in an institute while pregnant?
Dull complexion, small acne breakouts? Depending on the different hormonal flows, certain stages of pregnancy can cause slight skin disorders. If you are used to making skin cleansing in institute, you can of course treat yourself to this moment of pleasure and relaxation. As long as you remind your beautician that you are expecting a baby. This way, she will know how to adapt her actions and products to your condition. Because for nine months, the skin needs softness above all.
Are AHAs (fruit acids) allowed during pregnancy?
Alpha-hydroxy acids, or AHAs, are generally very low in dosage (up to 5%) in cosmetic formulas and provide moisturizing action And exfoliating very superficial. They therefore do not present any risk of toxicity for the fetus. So, if you are a fan of this type of product and if you continue to support them well, there is no reason to stop. On the other hand, if you have never used fruit acid cream before your pregnancy, now is not the time to try this type of treatment, which can be slightly irritants. Because hormonal impregnation often causes greater fragility of the skin: it tends to redden and be more reactive. Better to “cocoon” it with well-moisturizing creams also rich in soothing active ingredients.
Is using a self-tanner when you are pregnant a good idea?
It’s not always fun to be deprived of good looks throughout your pregnancy. As long as you don’t overdo it on your face so as not to risk clogging your skin, self-tanners are excellent anti-blues weapons! You can even cover your legs and neckline without the slightest danger because DHA, the only tanning molecule used to date, does not penetrate the dermis but simply causes surface coloring. This is also why it is necessary to reapply it approximately every three days to maintain a tanned appearance.
The fragility of the vessels and the unpleasant feeling of heavy legs are the almost inevitable consequences of the increase in blood volume. So, temporarily forget hair removal hot wax, which can also be very irritating on your fragile skin. Also avoid as much as possible razor burn which accelerates and strengthens hair regrowth… The ideal? Hair removal with warm wax, practiced today in most institutes, and increasingly easy to do at home thanks to all the oriental waxes that are warmed for a few moments in the microwave… and which have the good idea to rinse with water. Once you get the hang of it, the result is worthy of the “pros” and lasts about three weeks. Impeccable too: the electric epilatorswhich remove hair very safely and in record time.
Can you do a perm and/or color when you are pregnant?
It is often said that products used for perming can “pass into the bloodstream” or even that curls do not set due to hormones. It’s wrong ! If you have healthy hair and are used to root lifts or perms, there is no reason to suppress your desire for volume or curls just because you are pregnant. Of course, only the expert hands of hairdressers will be able to find the ideal technique and dosage for you. But it’s better not to try your first permanent during this period of greater sensitivity to various chemical reactions. As for coloring, experts don’t all agree on this. Some say that we must continue to maintain hair as before. The basic rule: anything that has always been well tolerated until now has no reason to pose a problem. Especially since carefully applied “tone-on-tone”, balayage or oxidation colors absolutely do not touch the scalp. Not recommended, however, is a radical change of look, such as stripping the hair to try a polar blonde for the first time. Given our physiological state, there is no need to take the slightest risk of allergy at this moment! As for other health professionals, they prefer to apply the precautionary principle and encourage their patients to favor plant-based colorings, with which the risk of allergy is really minimal.
Lymphatic drainage while pregnant, risky for baby?
Provided of course that they are carried out by competent practitioners, these gentle pressure And repeated do not present any risk and even act as great relaxation maneuvers, which is very important while expecting a baby. During this period, the ideal is to focus on particularly congested areas, legs and ankles in particular. To find the right practitioner, do not hesitate to contactFrench association of manual lymphatic drainage practitioners.
While waiting for baby, the priority, of course, is to fight against distention of the skin by pampering it morning and evening with creams rich in nourishing oils, elastin, collagen and vitamins.
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UV in the cabin
If even the pale winter sun represents a risk of hyperpigmentation for future mothers – and for all skin types who do not want to age prematurely – there is no question of exposing yourself to maximum radiation! Even more so in an overheated cabin, where your legs can double in size and where you risk having real blood circulation problems.
Beauty supplements during pregnancy
The most urgent thing while waiting for a baby: have your obstetrician prescribe medication to alleviate iron deficiency and in folic acid (vitamin B9). As for the many capsules intended to beautify the skin or hair, the vast majority of them have not been proven to be safe for pregnant women. A little patience, because these small capsules are however perfectly suited to revitalize your beauty after baby.
What about vitamin A when pregnant?
All anti-acne or anti-wrinkle treatments based on “real” acidic vitamin A are prescribed only by dermatologists and require regular medical monitoring. The law even imposes compulsory pills so that the patient does not risk becoming pregnant during the duration of treatment. Because even when applied locally (cream, lotion, etc.) and in very small quantities on the face, this substance could cause fetal malformations. Also be careful with all the new facial treatments retinol base : even if they are distributed everywhere and do not mention on their instructions that they are prohibited during pregnancy, we do not yet know the exact repercussions of this molecule, which transforms into vitamin A on contact with the skin. It is therefore better to refrain from taking it.
Hammam and sauna while pregnant, is it ok?
Under the effect of the enormous quantities of hormones traveling in your blood, your veins are already very dilated: they can only become even more vulnerable if you impose extreme heat on them such as in a hammam or sauna. (This does not prevent women from northern Europe, who “fell into the sauna” from birth, from continuing almost until they give birth!) If you are a fan of this practice, do not continue without talking about it to your doctor, who will assess the state of your circulation and your heart rate.
Can we do aesthetic medicine?
If you are expecting a child, you must absolutely refrain from any injection of products, peels, electric hair removal sessions or to laser. In fact, your skin is not in its normal state: it can have bad reactions such as pigment spots, unexpected inflammations, and generally speaking, it heals less well. It is the consequence of sexual hormonal upheaval, of the modification of the hormones of the adrenal glands. Finally, any products injected to fill in wrinkles, for example, have never been proven to be safe for the baby. It is therefore mandatory to wait at least three months after birth to consider all these aesthetic treatments.
Essential oils for pregnant women
Although there are no scientific studies onaromatherapy and pregnancy one thing is certain: pure essential oils are very active… so not at all harmless! No risk, however, when they are mixed with vegetal oils and incorporated in small quantities into cosmetic formulas or even perfumes. Their relaxing, soothing or sometimes invigorating side can then prove to be particularly beneficial and pleasant if you are expecting a baby.
Can you use a horsehair glove while expecting a baby?
No need to be pregnant to forget this definitely too aggressive gesture! More than ever at the moment, there is a risk of break the supporting fibers of the epidermis and aggravate the risk of spider veins on the legs. Also be careful, because rubbing too hard can cause spots to appear. tasks on your body (this is a common pathology among Asian women, who are crazy about hair gloves) or lead to skin dryness. A recent dermatological study shows that many eczema attacks occur during pregnancy. Cosmetic scrubs (see scrub) or very light massages with a glove or a strip of loofa, woven with sanitized plant fibers, are significantly gentler, and therefore better suited.