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Hello everyone and welcome! In this article, we will talk about beauty treatments for pregnant women, which ones are the best and which ones should be avoided.
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Pregnancy is a very delicate and special moment for women and taking care of your body even during those months is essential, to continue to always feel beautiful and confident even when pregnant.
The body changes and some imperfections arrive such as stretch marks, swelling, fragility of capillaries and spots on the face. For this reason, pampering yourself with some beauty treatments can bring numerous benefits both physically and psychologically.
As there are so many procedures, it is hard to choose the best one, which works exceptional and is safe for your body and baby.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE INGREDIENTS
Being an exceptional period, it is a must to pay attention to what you put on the skin and avoid harmful or contraindicated substances during pregnancy. Always read the labels carefully and seek advice from expert personnel.
But let's see in more detail how to choose the right treatments.
Hydra facial skin relaxing is a procedure to hydrate, clean and extract ones dead skin. During pregnancy facial skin may become dehydrated, this type of facial is best to hydrate the facial skin. This procedure has been beneficial for pregnant women who suffer from pregnancy acne, bad skin elasticity and flexibility, bloating as well as dull and dry skin. It has no side effects as this procedure used fresh water and air to extract the dead skin. Also, it makes the face looks radiant and refined.
During the gestation period, hair growth slows down, it is better to use waxing for delicate and sensitive skin rather than depilatory cream, which can trigger allergic reactions. Postpone laser hair removal until after childbirth, there is still no definite confirmation on its effects during pregnancy. This procedure also exfoliate skin, fewer ingrown hairs and delay hair growth.
NO TO TANNING BED & SUNLAMP
During pregnancy, a lot of attention must be paid to artificial UV rays. Sun showers and tanning bed are absolutely to exclude. To avoid the appearance of spots, it is good to always protect yourself from the sun with the use of a protective cream with a high SPF. A use of sun cream also prevents discoloration of skin, wrinkles and spots on skin.
MASSAGES
Swollen legs and the appearance of cellulite can worsen during pregnancy, dedicate some time to lymphatic drainage massages, help deflate the legs, stimulate blood circulation, relax and counteract cellulite. Try to use natural-based products and avoid those that contain algae and caffeine. Also, massages makes the fetal position better during pregnancy. One can get the good blood circulation that is good for the baby and other organs of a pregnant body. chech out massages price list - www.onlybeauty.ie/massage
PREVENT STRETCH MARKS
Unsightly stretch marks are very common during pregnancy and usually form on the breasts, thighs, and belly. To try to prevent them, it is always recommended to deeply hydrate the body using specific creams and oils that help keep the skin elastic and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Avoid products that contain silicons and parabens. Recommend by Only Beauty - Dermalogica - body hydrating cream
If you are unable to give up having nails and toes in order even during pregnancy, be careful to choose a beauty center you trust. The tools used must always be sterilized to avoid infections and use nail lacquers that do not contain formaldehyde, toluene, and camphor. One can prevent contagious infections and de stress the mind.
JACUZZI YES, SAUNA NO
Indulging in some jacuzzi is very beneficial for relaxing the body, activating the microcirculation and the lymphatic system. The water jet should not be too strong, and the temperature is not too hot. Saunas, too hot and steam baths are not recommended as they can have contraindications for the fetus and cause fainting and blood flow problems. Also, thermal regulation can get increased that is good for the overall functioning of the body.
As you have seen, even during pregnancy, it is possible to take care of your body and not give up beauty treatments !.
See you soon; )
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