BEAUTY: Pregnancy and Cosmetics
August 26, 2008 – 10:58 am
Pregnancy: A Special Period
Pregnancy is a very special period especially for mothers. In this special period, mother experiences physical, physiological and hormonal changes. In order to minimize the effects of these changes, cosmetics are used. However, you should be careful about cosmetic usage especially in this period. Your skin is thinner; you and the baby are bound to be damaged by any cosmetics.
Pregnancy and Cosmetics
Cosmetics cause anxiety for mother during pregnancy because most of them consist of chemicals. There are many questions related to that subject; whether any cosmetics should be used or not, if they can be used, which one and how, what the side effects are etc. Mother candidates wonder the answers of these questions. Any effect of medicine is mentioned in the prospectus, but generally there are not such explanations about cosmetics. Informing the mothers is very essential. The biggest harm that can be given to fetus via cosmetics is physical or mental damage. No one wants this, so be careful about cosmetics.
Cosmetics include cleaning materials, soaps, hair dye, perfume, hair spray, lotions, deodorant, makeup materials, shampoos and every kind of chemical thing. The possible damage of these on fetuses is found only via reports and experiments.
Hair dying and keeping the same color during the pregnancy is the desire of mothers. That is one of the most significant cosmetic problems of pregnancy. Permanent dye kinds and semi permanent ones are harmful for fetus due to their ingredients. If you do not have to dye your hair, do not dye it during pregnancy. Beauty does not bring happiness every time, think of your little child.
Makeup is not such harmful. It is temporary and after washing your face, it goes away totally. Pregnancy is a period in which mother wants to feel beautiful. So you can wear makeup if you wish. However, try to choose natural materials.
Hormonal change affects your skin. It is light, thin and it needs special care. In addition to your regular skin care, try to overcome the effects of pregnancy. Dryness is a common problem. Moisturize all your body. Before going out, keep the effects of sunlight. Protect yourself from the sun as much as possible and use a cream with high protecting features. Make masks which have natural ingredients.
Stretch mark is a widespread problem among pregnant women. All your psychical features change. The baby grows inside and your skin gets tighter. Finally, marks begin to appear in some certain parts of your body. Especially around belly, waist and upper sides of legs are bound to have stretch marks. There are many cosmetic types claiming to clear the marks off. Do not use any cosmetic. Before using a product, be sure that it will not harm your babe. Read and search for it. If you are sure, after using it follow any extraordinary situation on your body and about baby. If the marks case is not such serious, do not use anything. That is the best way. Additionally, use natural products if you want to use something.
Freckling problem occur during pregnancy. Do not use any ordinary cosmetics for it. It is a serious problem. Any action of you can make you live with freckles during all your life. The best solution is consulting a dermatologist. Follow the steps that doctor recommends and use only what is given to you.