The pregnant glow is something that we have all heard about, right? The three trimesters of a woman's pregnancy result in numerous, noticeable physical changes. Others struggle with stretch marks, fine wrinkles, and discoloration while some may boast of having skin that is flawless. Most women have these typical skin conditions during the nine months they spend carrying a child. Dermatologist Dr. Neha Sharma, founder of the Estique clinic in Gurugram, describes how the skin is impacted by the childbearing stage and offers suggestions for controlling it:


A frequent symptom during pregnancy is pigmentation. Your genitalia, belly button, and nipples all deepen in color.


Linea nigra, formerly known as linea alba, which runs from the center of the pubic bone to the navel darkens to become visible. In women with darker complexion, the linea nigra is darker and often becomes lighter few months after giving birth.



Melasma, which is characterized by brown areas on the face, starts to develop. All of these changes are caused by hormones, and a few months after giving birth, they start to go away.


SKINCARE DURING GRANDMOTHERHOOD


As a result, sunscreen is even more crucial during pregnancy. Physical sunscreens with SPFs of 30 or higher and PA factors of 3+ are advised. Pigmentation can be reduced with the aid of topicals such kojic acid, licorice extract, and alpha arbutin.


For pregnant women, stretch marks are another prevalent skin problem. Stretch marks develop as a result of your skin stretching to accommodate the baby. These are wavy purple lines that develop on the thighs, groin, breasts, belly, and breasts. They grow paler in color after birth. The key in this situation is healthy skin hydration. Use cocoa butter, shea butter, and coconut oil to moisturize your skin. In order to prevent your skin from stretching out too much, keep your weight increase within the range that your gynecologist advises.



During pregnancy, some women also have hormonal acne. For the same, your doctor may suggest a topical antibiotic. Remember to stay away from facial creams containing retinoids or BHA while you're expecting.