Beauty in pregnancy: what can be done and what not.

When you are pregnant, there are so many doubts, even those concerning beauty in pregnancy . What are the treatments that can and cannot be done during pregnancy, which cosmetics and creams to use and how to apply makeup? Here is a complete guide to the beauty of the future mother.

Treatments in pregnancy

Waxing, semi-permanent manicure, hair dye: women's beauty routine is made up of many daily and periodic gestures that are part of their life habits and which it is difficult to do without. But are these treatments safe in pregnancy? Can they harm the baby?

Tint in pregnancy

Hair dyes have always been under fire for their ammonia content and other potentially toxic substances that could reach the placenta and fetus through the scalp. For this reason, pregnant women are always advised not to color their hair or lighten it.

Today, however, new hair dye products contain mostly natural substances. For this reason, American experts recommend using only dyes with vegetable reflections, especially in the first three months of gestation.

After the first trimester, you can also use a hair dye with ammonia, as long as you avoid breathing in the vapors. It is also good to ask the hairdresser to apply the dye only on the length of the hair and not at the root.

Nail polish in pregnancy

No limits, neither to traditional manicures nor to gel applications. The important thing is to wear a mask so as not to breathe potentially harmful substances, such as cyanoacrylates, which give the glazes their typical penetrating odor. It is very important to make sure that the beauty center respects the hygiene and safety rules: the cases of hepatitis contracted due to unhygienic instruments are on the increase. Finally, remember to remove all traces of nail polish on the eve of the birth: the nails must be visible and without nail polish.

Face cream in pregnancy

The skin can undergo many changes during pregnancy. In some women it can appear much brighter and silky due to the increased blood supply; other mothers-to-be, on the other hand, may suffer from acne caused by the hormonal imbalance in progress. Green light for facial skin care treatments, as long as no tetracycline-based drugs or products are used.

Better to opt for products of exclusively natural origin.

Therefore, the best creams to use during pregnancy are light, with a non-greasy and non-greasy composition, moisturizing and based on natural substances.

Particular attention to tanning: during pregnancy, due to the hormonal storm, the so-called "pregnancy mask" can form, which can become accentuated following exposure to UV rays. If you are exposed to the sun it is essential to use a cream with a high protective factor.

Cosmetics in pregnancy

Avoid using caffeine or seaweed-based creams and oils. Prefer natural oils, such as almond oil, to undergo anti-cellulite treatments and massages, which in addition to making the skin more elastic and soft, promote blood circulation and lymphatic return, preventing swelling in the lower limbs. Be careful to rely on expert hands.

One of the disorders that can appear during pregnancy is itching, especially in the belly area, essentially caused by the fact that the skin is pulled more and more due to the increase in the size of the belly. This can put a strain on the elasticity of the skin and cause the hated stretch marks. So among the cosmetics that absolutely cannot be missing in the beauty routine of the future mother there is a good product to prevent stretch marks.

Preventing varicose veins and water retention is also important: experts in this regard advise against exposing yourself to temperatures that are too hot or too cold, which could aggravate the situation. They also recommend sleeping with your ankles slightly raised relative to the rest of your body, taking walks or swimming, and not putting on too much weight. Useful cosmetics are natural ones, based on birch, horse chestnut or red vine which improve circulation and give an immediate sensation of lightness to the lower limbs.

Waxing in pregnancy

Waxing can be done, provided, however, that there are no varicose veins or fragile capillaries because waxing, especially hot waxing, could accentuate the problem. Better to opt for the simple razor for these months. To avoid, however, the depilatory cream that still contains chemicals that eliminate the hair at the root.

Make up during pregnancy

The secret to wearing makeup when pregnant is practicality: you will easily feel tired and therefore the best thing to do is to establish a makeup routine that ends in a few steps:

Face moisturizer

· Uniforming make-up base

· Eye pencil

Mascara

Of course, those who love lipstick and eye shadows can do more. The important thing is to remember that the skin, during pregnancy, could appear more beautiful and luminous or, on the contrary, duller and duller, perhaps tending to acne, so take a good look at your skin before choosing cosmetics and make-up products. most suitable. This way you will avoid the hateful gloss or mask effect. The ideal is to always have a natural and fresh look.

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