If you are pregnant, or are thinking of getting pregnant, your skin may fall into one of the 3 categories when it comes to acne:
1. Stays the same with no ill effects
2. Your acne may actually clear up
3. Your skin will break out even more
Now, please realize that due to elevated hormone levels in your body, any of the above may be prevalent. As a matter of fact, they are quite common. These increased levels of hormones can over stimulate the oil glands to produce more and hence "more acne."
While pregnancy acne is more likely to appear in the first trimester, because of the fluctuating hormone levels, you may experience these breakouts at any time.
Mind you, all women are different and while you may experience major breakouts, your friend who is also pregnant, may have the best, glowing skin going. A fear some women have is that if they have pregnancy acne, then their unborn child will develop the same symptoms in later life. There is no medical bias for this thought and is largely unfounded.
While the market is full of acne treatments, the question arises; can I prevent this during my pregnancy? In most instances, there is no way to prevent it and in most cases, the developing acne simply disappears after the first trimester or after giving birth.
You should always seek a dermatologist's consult before purchasing any over the counter pregnancy acne treatment. Always be careful about using any creams, ointments, natural remedies as these items may contain chemicals that can affect you.
OK, now that you have acne, here are some common sense things you can do to help minimize any flareups:
1. Exercise daily-typically 15-45 Min's of light aerobics
2. Eat plenty of vegetables
3. Eat plenty of fruits
4. And of course, hydrate your body. Drink 8 glasses of H2O per day
Your best cleansing routine for your skin, while you are pregnant, really boils down to a couple of basic things. Use fragrance free and oil free soaps and cleaners. Always rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat dry, and then apply a moisturizer that is oil free.
Finally, just like your mom told you, don't scrub your skin when washing as this can cause your skin to produce more oil. Don't touch your face as this spreads any bacteria and use cotton balls to apply makeup as they can be disposed of.
If you found this article helpful, Comprehensive Pregnancy Acne Treatment will certainly help you.
