Health Workshop | 5 September 2016 15:02 CET

Healthy Beauty Routine During Your Pregnancy

Source: lifestyle.ng

Many women claim that those nine months of pregnancy were the most beautiful in their lives, because nothing is more fulfilling than a fact that you will bring another person to this world very soon. They also say that there are certain products, as well as tips and tricks that helped them very much during that process. Here are some of them which will take your healthy beauty routine to a whole new level, so check them out.

1.     Hydration as the Key to Success
During pregnancy you have to consume enough water every day, so make sure that you are drinking at least 8 glasses of it on a daily basis. This precious fluid will help in filtering and washing out the toxins from your body, which is essential both for you and your baby.  Besides that, sufficient water intake will maintain the right amount of amniotic fluid in your body, which is very important for your baby's development. Proper hydration leads to healthy and radiant skin, too, so drink it as much as you can in order to avoid dehydrated and wrinkled look. 2.     Sun Protection Is a Must

Splurging on sun protection is an absolute must all the time, and especially during pregnancy. Products with SPF 30 or higher, with both UVA and UVB protection are crucial, because these will protect your skin from premature aging, degradation of its texture, and even skin cancer. Besides that, elevated hormone levels during pregnancy can trigger multiplication of pigment cells, which can often case facial blotchiness. Sunscreen will help you avoid such discoloration and keep your skin complexion healthy. 3.     Cleanse and Exfoliate

A gentle cleanser is necessary for maintaining healthy and luminous look, so make sure that you chose the one which is not too harsh – soap will definitely not be appropriate. It will dry out your skin and make it dull and flaky, so chose another product instead. Glycerine-based facial cleanser will be great, since it is mild and moisturizing. Besides it, a good scrub two to three times a week will have an amazing effect on your skin, since it will remove the dead skin cells and uncover the new ones below, which will give you a rejuvenated look. 4.     Moisturise

After cleansing and exfoliation, moisturising is another crucial step towards healthy and glowy look. When choosing an appropriate moisturiser, make sure that it is appropriate for your skin type. Generally speaking, lightweight ones are the best choice for summer, because your skin won't feel sticky and oily after you apply them. Such a cream will replenish moisture, as well as soothe and hydrate your skin. If your skin is prone to acne, you will probably deal with your worst breakouts during the first trimester. For this reason, it is always a good idea to choose products that contain glycolic acid, because these will treat breakouts in the best possible way. 5.     Quick and Easy Makeup

When it comes to your pregnancy makeup, less is definitely more – it is much faster and easier, plus the fact that you will save some money, too.  Instead of regular foundation, you can use tinted moisturiser – you will kill two birds with one stone this way. Natural makeup is definitely the wisest choice for pregnant ladies, and there are many brands that offer high-quality cosmetics for a great price.  They contain no artificial chemical dyes or colouring agents, greasy impurities or harsh acids, while they are rich in natural minerals to nourish and protect your epidermis while lighting up your skin. You definitely won't make a mistake by choosing brands such as: Youngblood, Physicians formula or Benecos.

As you can see, your beauty routine during pregnancy should be simple and quick, because it is about the quality of the products you use, and not about their quantity. Needless to say, the most important thing is that you stay healthy during those nine months, because healthy woman is always beautiful and full of life. Have that in mind!

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