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Beauty Do's and Don'ts
Tips and Tricks for Moms-to-be
By Laura Cone
"Finally, fair skin may see development or worsening of rosacea (redness or ruddiness of the skin) and/or the development of spider veins," Dr. Pontius says. "This is due to the increased blood flow. This is a very difficult condition to prevent during pregnancy. I advise you to treat your skin very gently and use a line of skincare products for sensitive skin." Following pregnancy, if the rosacea and spider veins persist, a woman may find effective treatment with an Nd-YAG or pulsed-dye laser.
Some of the signs a woman may be reacting to a skincare product include developing redness or visible irritation of the skin following application. "To avoid this, make sure you use very gentle products during pregnancy," Dr. Pontius says. "This is not the time to use an aggressive regimen. Your goal during pregnancy should be to maintain your skin condition by using natural, gentle products."
In addition to the pregnancy glow, a pregnant woman's skin may simply look better due to water retention. "Some women do get acne breakouts, but for some their acne actually improves with pregnancy," Dr. Glaser says. "Also, hair and nails tend to grow better and thicker during pregnancy. Just enjoy it."
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