The period of pregnancy and lactation affects the skin in different ways - there are women who feel and look great, and there is a group of women who struggle with the exacerbation of chronic diseases, such as acne. There is no doubt that you should take care of yourself. How to take care of your skin during this period?
Myths and facts
Many myths have emerged around the skin care of pregnant and lactating women. To begin with, let me remind you how to use the products:
make-up removal,
face wash,
essence / mist tonic (optional, for example, I don't always use it at all),
serum, for example, with hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide,
moisturizer,
SPF (in the morning), night cream in the evening - depending on the needs of the skin, moisturizing, firming, etc.
Sun protection comes first
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING is to protect yourself from the sun - regardless of the time of day and year, especially during pregnancy and lactation, which predispose to discoloration. I recommend SunsiMed Avene, the only photostable drug on the market (in urban conditions, it is enough to apply in the morning, under makeup) or a cream with SPF 50, but every 3-4 hours. For women who do makeup, you can use a spray for makeup (I recommend La Roche Posay or Uriage).
Enzyme peeling?
Additionally, enzyme peeling should be used 1-2 times a week (we forget about the existence of mechanical peels). I recommend a moisturizing mask 1-2 times a week, a normalizing one (for example, with clay) and from time to time a good mask for the whole night.
Retinol, vitamin C, hydroacids?
As for the active ingredients, RETINOL and topically applied DERIVATIVES are safe for skin care of nursing women, while they are absolutely contraindicated for pregnant women. Retinol and its derivatives are teratogenic, i.e. they have a toxic effect on the fetus, including vitamin A, which causes malformations of the nervous system and disorders of craniofacial development, heart defects.
Products with vitamin C and its derivatives can be safely used - of course, we are constantly talking about topical application (remember that cosmetics with vitamin C must be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3 months after opening the package). Similarly, alpha hydroxy acids (mandelic acid, azaleic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid) and beta or salicylic acid (but the maximum allowable concentration of salicylic acid used is 2%).
What ingredients in cosmetics should be avoided?
Avoid using arbutin and hydroquinone in cosmetics (widely used in preparations aimed at correcting discoloration). Arbutin is metabolized to hydroquinone, and it is contraindicated during pregnancy, as it is well absorbed and there is no guarantee that it is safe for pregnant women.
Do not use high doses of salicylic acid and deep peels. Salicylic acid in concentrations above 2% can theoretically enter the bloodstream and increase the risk of intracranial strokes in the fetus.
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Pregnancy and breast-feeding