Summer is here, and the scorching sun is scorching the earth and our skin. Pregnant women with particularly fragile skin should take even more care at this time. So, how should pregnant women take care of their skin in summer?
Avoid whitening and sunscreen
Pregnant mothers’ skin is more sensitive than ordinary people. If you don’t protect yourself from the sun, it can easily aggravate dryness and pigmentation of your skin, causing it to be “disfigured”.
Pigmentation will occur when the hormones in the pregnant mother\’s body change. At this time, the color of the areola and abdominal midline of the pregnant mother may become darker. If she is regularly exposed to the sun, the melanization will be more severe.
Cao Mei, a dermatologist at Chaoyang Hospital, said that there are two types of sunscreen, one is physical sunscreen and the other is chemical sunscreen. Physical sunscreen mainly forms a thin film to block ultraviolet rays and plays a role in sun protection; chemical sunscreen mainly relies on chemical components to absorb ultraviolet rays. Some pregnant women will become more sensitive, so it is better to use purely physical sunscreen. In addition, try not to use sunscreen products with whitening effects during pregnancy. Because some whitening and sunscreen products add metallic elements, or apply a large amount of finely ground titanium dioxide. Although their absorption is very small, it is difficult for the body to metabolize them if used for a long time. People with sensitive skin and mucous membranes can also enter the embryo from the mother and affect the development of the embryo.
Avoid fast-acting skin rejuvenating sunscreens
During pregnancy, expectant mothers usually have two extreme skin conditions, one is abnormally dry skin and the other is oily skin. The former is safer to use Vaseline or lanolin moisturizer, while the latter can be used to hydrate or use lotion.
If a sunscreen leaves skin smooth and clear within a week, its ingredients will be questioned. Studies have found that adding small amounts of hormones to sunscreen products can make skin plump and moisturized, but applying large amounts can lead to dryness and spots.
Moreover, long-term use of sunscreen products containing hormones will make the skin closer to aging, and hormones are not good for the fetus.
You should ask to try the product before purchasing it. The skin on your hands and face are very different, so it’s best to try the skin in front of your ears or behind your chin.
Eat more fruits, vegetables and sunscreen
Some vegetables and fruits will magically convert into sunscreen substances that help people block the sun\’s rays, and the effect lasts longer than sunscreen. Vitamin C is an effective anti-dark spot agent.
Cao Mei said that pregnant women must replenish water in advance. Try to eat less photosensitive foods, such as amaranth, spinach, lettuce, etc. The best way to supplement vitamin C is to supplement natural vitamin C, that is, through vegetables or fruits, so eat more kiwis, oranges, watermelons, lemons, tomatoes, etc.