The campaign promoted by the cosmetic brand Bella Aurora, specialized in skin pigmentation, such as May 25 as International Day of Skin Spots, has given us the opportunity to recommend a series of home tricks that you can use to care for your skin during pregnancy. These will serve to prevent and improve the appearance of skin blemishes.
However, remember that during pregnancy hormonal changes are inevitable and have their impact on the skin. El increased estrogen and progesterone is associated with increased melanin synthesis, which causes the skin to darken in certain areas.
Advice on skin blemishes in pregnancy
There are different causes for which spots may appear on the skin, and specifically on the face: sun exposure, hormonal changes, aging, skin conditions, certain medications ... Chloasma is dark brown spots that appear mainly on the cheeks, temples and forehead linked to both a certain genetic predisposition, such as increased estrogen and progesterone levels.
As prevention, from madreshoy recommend always use factor 50 protective cream when going out, even if it's winter In addition, a good cleansing routine, a weekly exfoliation and following a balanced diet rich in vitamins are key to preventing blemishes on the skin.
If during your first pregnancy you already had skin blemishes, it is easier for them to appear in the second, especially if you have taken oral contraceptives between the two of you. A specific dermatological exam will tell you how to treat it, depending on whether or not it responds positively to depigmenting products. These types of lightening treatments should be considered only after delivery.
Tricks to improve skin blemishes
In general dfter pregnancy and breastfeeding, melasma and chloasma usually go away Spontaneously. But we can also help you, we give you three homemade tricks that you can use, but remember that they are tricks, a specialist will be the one who will advise you best.
Lemon has an important power as a natural skin bleach, and therefore it is a good home trick to treat blemishes on the face. This is thanks to the fact that it is rich in vitamin C, a very good nutrient for regulating the production of melanin, this is the substance that gives the skin its color. On the other hand, the citric acid in lemon is excellent for cell renewal.
We recommend that you Combine lemon with oatmeal to take advantage of the exfoliating properties as well. of this cereal. In a bowl, mix one teaspoon of ground oat flakes, two tablespoons of natural lemon juice and half a glass of water. Apply it on the stain to be treated and for about 15 minutes. After rinsing with warm or cold water.
More homemade tips to lighten skin blemishes
Una homemade cream of milk and honey It is an excellent alternative to restore the original tone of blemished skin in a natural way. Milk, as it contains lactic acid, cleans, disinfects and promotes tissue regeneration. Honey is very moisturizing and favors the elimination of impurities. You can use this treatment periodically to better notice the results.
Una natural yogurt cream with carrots It is very effective against blemishes and acne marks. Split it, just beat half yogurt and the carrot and apply it for 20 minutes. You will see how effective it is, the pores are smoothed, protecting their moisture. Remember to always rinse with warm or cold water.
The following home remedy can help you with the small spots. We recommend the use of rose water on the skin, which eliminates the dullness of the skin, making it look much more vital. The best formula to treat facial blemishes is mix half a peeled cucumber, the liquid of an aloe vera leaf, the juice of half a lemon and two tablespoons of rose water. Leave this mask on a clean face for 20 minutes.