Maternity cream

During pregnancy, the skin needs special care. The hormonal background changes, the organism is rebuilt, and its needs change. The effect of the care products that a woman used earlier may not be enough, and some components may have a negative impact on health. To avoid such unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to use special creams for pregnant women.

All the resources of the female body, previously responsible for youth and beauty, are now aimed at preserving the safety and health of the unborn child. As a result, the activity of sebaceous and sweat glands is deteriorating, skin renewal slows down, hydrobalance is disturbed, and skin immunity is weakened. The result of such changes are the following "trouble":

• Dryness and flaking, and vice versa, excessive greasiness and shine;
• Acne, acne;
• Cellulite, stretch marks, loss of elasticity;
• Pigmentation;
• Swelling, varicose veins, spider veins.

Pregnant women beauticians are advised to use pharmacy face creams. They should not contain active ingredients, dyes and strong fragrances. It is best to give preference to products that are marked "hypoallergenic".

The cream should moisturize, soothe and protect the skin from UV exposure. Hyaluronic and lactic acid, glycerin, aloe vera extract give a good moisturizing effect. To avoid pigmentation, do not forget about SPF-filters.

During pregnancy, some of the ingredients that we used to see as part of our creams become potentially dangerous. Their use can adversely affect the state of the mother and child. The list of such components is small, you should remember it and avoid it when buying cosmetics:

• Retinoids (retinoic acid, retinol, vitamin A);
• Essential oils;
• Salicylic acid;
• Camphor;
• Hydroquinone;
• Fruit acids.

With the advent of stretch marks on the body, almost every expectant mother encounters. The abdomen, chest and thighs are particularly vulnerable. It is extremely difficult to get rid of the stria that have already appeared, therefore they recommend to take care of this problem in advance and try to prevent their formation. To prevent it, it is recommended to control weight gain, consume enough liquid, take vitamins for healthy skin and moisturize it.

If stretch marks have already appeared, you need to choose the most effective means to combat them. First you need to pay attention to main active ingredient.

• The active ingredients that contribute to improving skin elasticity and the disappearance of stretch marks:
• Collagen;
• Shea Butter;
• Elastin;
• Mumie;
• Coffee;
• Cosmetic clay;
• Cacao butter.

Many manufacturers of body cosmetics produce special product lines for expectant mothers. They are safe and designed to meet all the needs and characteristics of the body of a pregnant woman.

English company Avent produces only hypoallergenic products that meet all European requirements.

World brand Weleda long been fond of pregnant girls. Their products are very effective, and the quality does not cause a drop of doubt.

French cosmetics Mustela famous for its series for pregnant "9 months". They use ingredients of natural origin and conduct a unique dermatological examination.

Russian manufacturer "Our mother" offers several series of cosmetics for pregnant and lactating mothers. They all undergo strict quality control.

Facilities Lierac They are sold only in pharmacies and have good formulations with herbal extracts. Their remedy for stretch marks is especially popular.

Regularity is very important in the use of stretch marks creams. From the first days of pregnancy, start using them daily, preferably in the morning and evening. To maximize the result of use, rub the skin with a scrub or a stiff brush before applying the oil or lotion. This will remove the dead layer from the skin and help the product to absorb better.

For the best effect, rubbing the product into the skin, make a light massage. This will also contribute to the penetration of nutrients and improve blood circulation.

It is necessary to continue using oils from stretch marks for several months after delivery, because during this period there is still a risk of their occurrence.

If before pregnancy you did not use cosmetic gels for the legs, then now it is necessary to do it. With a constant increase in weight increases the load on the legs. Problems such as fatigue and heaviness, swelling, varicose veins, dryness and flaking of the skin appear.

Special creams and ointments help to get rid of discomfort in the legs. They have a cooling and tonic effects, reduce puffiness, soothe the skin and strengthen the blood vessels.

Varicose veins - A very common disease in pregnant women. The main reason for its occurrence is weak vessels. Choosing a means to strengthen them, it is important to pay attention to the composition. It must contain active active ingredients and there should be no components that can harm the health of the growing fetus.

Choose ointments and gels that contain:

• Horse chestnut;
• Seaweed;
• Sea salt;
• Extracts of mint and citrus;
• Urea;
• Vitamins and vegetable oils.

Guam duo - cooling gel for the feet, removing puffiness and strengthening the blood vessels. It consists of plant extracts of red grapes and red algae, menthol, sea water and vitamin C. Not a budget option, the price is about 2000 rubles. for 100 ml.

Sanosan foot cream contains natural caring oil, shea butter, jojoba, almond. Softens and soothes the skin, eliminates tension and fatigue. It costs about 300 rubles. for 100 ml.

"9 months" toning foot cream from Mustela - moisturizes, softens, helps eliminate stagnation in the skin. As part of the valuable soybean oil and avocado, horse chestnut, grapefruit essential oil. The price is about 350 rubles. per bottle of 100 ml.

Cream balsam "Mama Comfort" (one of the Russian manufacturer Our Mother series) for leg edema contains extracts of leech, horse chestnut, red grapes, hazelnut, troxerutin. Warns and suspends the development of varicose veins, cools, relieves pain. It costs about 350 rubles. for 175 ml.

Most reviews of Sanosan Cooling Foot Cream are positive, as well as in general about the products of this manufacturer. Users mark a comfortable bottle, pleasant aroma and texture. The effect is as stated on the package.

Reviews on the Guam gel a little, affects the high price. But those who used this product, share only positive impressions. Note economical consumption, quick action and a noticeable result.

Judging by the reviews, the cream-balm "Mama Comfort" fell in love with many pregnant girls. They write that he quickly relieves fatigue and pain. With regular use, swelling goes away.

Toning foot cream "9 months" and other means of this line for pregnant women have a lot of positive feedback. Girls praise their good caring properties, and a noticeable effect.

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