Pregnancy is a particular moment in a woman's life, the body undergoes many changes and requires special attention, also to prevent common imperfections such as stretch marks, cellulite, dark spots on the face.
Furthermore, the expectant mother is often more focused on the child she is carrying than on herself and has many fears; he is afraid that this or that product may harm the health and development of the fetus.
In fact, we must pay close attention to the remedies that are used, even to natural ones; this does not mean, however, that one cannot safely take care of one's body during pregnancy.
Let's see some beauty tips .
Prevent stretch marks in pregnancy
Stretch marks, unfortunately, are a very common beauty problem, especially on the stomach, breast and hips, but also on the inside of the thigh.
Their appearance depends very much on the type of skin: obviously, a more elastic skin tends less to develop them but no woman can be considered truly exempt. The problem with stretch marks is that, once they have appeared, they don't abound anymore and then prevention becomes fundamental.
Beauty tip against stretch marks : spread sweet almond oil morning and evening on the skin of the breast, belly, hips and thighs . Before dressing, wait a few minutes for it to absorb well.
There are many creams against stretch marks, we like almond oil better because, besides being effective, it is delicate and natural.
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Prevent dark spots in pregnancy
Another rather common blemish in pregnancy is the appearance of dark spots on the skin of the face .
Beauty tips against skin blemishes:
- Use a sunscreen with a very high protection factor (50+) when you are exposed to the sun, even just for a walk.
- Avoid sunbathing for long and during the hottest hours.
- Replace the day cream with one that has a high protection factor in all seasons, not just in summer.
The offer of face creams is vast, choose one based on natural ingredients, carefully reading the INCI.
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Weight control during pregnancy
Weight control is the real scarecrow of most pregnant women. Controlling the farm increase is not only an aesthetic fact, but also an important health issue; it is therefore essential that, at the end of the nine months, this does not exceed 9/12 kilograms.
To stay within these limits it is necessary to follow a balanced diet and not too caloric, based on the advice of your doctor.
Cellulite in pregnancy
What can you do against cellulite in pregnancy? Many of the things you do when you're not pregnant, that is:
- Perform moderate and constant physical activity . Pregnancy is not a disease that forces us to immobility. If the doctor does not find particular contraindications it is possible to swim, long walks, yoga, gentle exercise ...
- Hydrate yourself well and follow an adequate diet, that is rich in fiber, poor in salt and not excessively caloric.
- Avoid constrictive clothing and shoes that are too high or low to the ground, the ideal heel is 4/5 cm.
Hair care in pregnancy
Can hair be dyed in pregnancy?
Some say that it is absolutely forbidden, who, on the contrary, says that dyes do not create problems. The truth, as often happens, lies in the middle. You can, that is, resort to hair coloring, but it would be better to avoid them in the first trimester and, above all, it is appropriate to choose products as natural as possible and free of ammonia which, among other things, make hair much more beautiful and luminous .
