Natural cosmetics for use in pregnancy

During pregnancy many women find themselves having to fight with water retention and stretch marks .

How can we deal with these problems with natural cosmetic products that are safe but also effective? Let's see it together.

Natural cosmetics for pregnancy: how to prevent stretch marks

Stretch marks are an imperfection that affects many women and pregnancy is one of the most risky periods in which this disorder is common.

Stretch marks are in fact caused by a decrease in elasticity and resistance of the skin that occurs when fibroblasts (epidermal cells) produce less collagen and elastin : this situation occurs due to hormonal imbalances, and this is why during the adolescence and pregnancy, in some subjects the skin becomes less elastic and stretch marks appear.

Stretch marks can affect all parts of the body; during pregnancy, the areas most prone to the formation of stretch marks are the breast and belly, but streaks may also appear on the hips, buttocks, thighs, legs and arms.

To prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy, it is important to apply an emollient, moisturizing and elasticizing product to the whole body from the first months of pregnancy or, if possible, even before the state is interesting.

In addition to buying specific natural products in herbal medicine, during pregnancy it is possible to prevent the appearance of stretch marks by massaging a vegetable oil on the body .

For anti stretch mark massages during pregnancy the use of sweet almond oil is often recommended because it is odorless, resistant to oxidation, easily available at reasonable prices and because it has a good spreadability; in addition to sweet almond oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, wheat germ oil or shea butter can also be used, even in synergy with each other.

To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy it is essential to be constant and apply the oil or the mixture of vegetable oils and butters every day, two or more times a day.

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Natural cosmetics in pregnancy against water retention

Another problem that occurs during pregnancy is water retention which causes heaviness in the lower limbs and swelling of the feet and ankles.

To counteract water retention during pregnancy and alleviate its symptoms it is useful to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation: here too we find specific herbal products, but we can also intervene with simple and natural, safe and effective ingredients.

To reactivate circulation during pregnancy, in addition to performing moderate and constant physical activity, it can be helpful, for example, to use massages based on vegetable oils or using scrubs based on Epsom salts.

Both massages and scrubs must be done by massaging the skin in a circular direction starting from the feet and moving up towards the hips. Massages with vegetable oils can be done every day, while for scrubs it is better not to overdo it, so as not to stress the skin: one treatment a week is more than enough.

To alleviate the sense of heaviness in the lower limbs, you can also use Aloe vera gel: choose a pure gel, free of fragrances and keep it in the fridge; use the cold gel to be massaged on the feet, ankles and legs, always starting from the bottom upwards and with circular movements.

To prevent swelling on the feet and ankles, foot baths with hot water and salt are also very suitable, to be done in the evening.