How the skin on the face changes during and after pregnancy.

The skin of the face is affected by various changes during and after pregnancy: skin elasticity changes, skin pigmentation itself is altered and blemishes may appear due to the action of pregnancy hormones.

This is why the skin of the face in this delicate period must be treated with greater attention.

How does the skin of the face change during pregnancy and after

The skin is then brighter: it is the effect of the increased blood production (which increases by about 50%), with the consequent increase in blood circulation.

A change that is also perceived externally by a greater brightness of the face. Hormones also contribute, which alter the balance of the sebaceous glands by increasing the production of sebum and thus making the face brighter.

However, there are not only advantages: hormones also have an effect on the pigmentation of the skin. Many women already in the early stages of pregnancy notice changes in the pigmentation of the skin of the face, which in some areas becomes darker. This change is more noticeable for those with an amber complexion, while it is less noticeable in women with very fair skin.

If these changes are particularly evident, real spots appear on the skin: it is chloasma gravidarum (or pregnancy mask), a blemish that particularly affects the upper lip, cheekbones, chin and forehead, creating what is precisely defined "mask of pregnancy" and then tends to disappear after childbirth.

In short, during pregnancy, the skin of the face becomes even more delicate and must be treated with greater attention. Even after childbirth, "special" treatments must be reserved for the skin of the face: in fact, it takes time before the hormonal structure returns to the pre-pregnancy one.

How to care for the skin of the face

To take care of your skin during pregnancy and after childbirth, it is advisable to follow some precautions aimed at maintaining skin balance, taking into account the changes in progress and the different needs of the skin, which in many cases can become less elastic and drier. appear dehydrated and, instead of bright, a little "dull".

Cleaning

Facial skin care during pregnancy first of all involves cleaning: to increase the activity of the sebaceous glands, it is important to keep the skin clean, to avoid the accumulation of fats inside the cells of the face.

Facial cleansing should be carried out morning and evening and it is important to do it with delicate and non-aggressive products, in order not to further alter the balance of the epidermis, already made more fragile by the action of hormones.

Hydration

Once the skin is clean it must be hydrated: it is essential to choose the right products, tested to protect and moisturize even the most delicate skins, such as those of pregnant women. The wellness routine must then be daily: the regular application of the right products to counteract skin imperfections during and after pregnancy allows for better results.

Protection

To prevent skin blemishes such as chloasma gravidarum, and to protect the skin from the aggressiveness of the sun's rays, it is always recommended to use a sunscreen, not only at the sea or in the mountains, but before any exposure to the sun.

Also in this case the cream must be chosen with care, among the less aggressive and more delicate products, thus also suitable for the skin of the pregnant woman. The sunscreen should be applied to a well-cleansed and hydrated face.