I have been in the
beauty industry now for nearly 13 years and I specialise in skincare. I see all
sorts of skin types and skin care regimes so nothing here fazes me. In this
article I will be giving you recommendations on how to look after your skin in
the first trimester of pregnancy and the last. (the middle part is when your
skin will look its best). It doesn’t matter the budget, as these small steps can
fit any. I have put together the most basic of routines so it shouldn’t be a
chore.
Firstly, bin the wipes and the soap! This will dry your skin
out. Dry and dehydrated skin is the biggest cause of aging! Use a face wash
(easy to use in the bath or shower) or micellar water (your facewipe in a
bottle). This helps combat those pesky hormonal spots in the first few months
without dehydrating the skin.
Great! now your skin is nice and clean you need to hydrate
your skin you can do this in two components, half is your water intake and the
second is using a moisturiser. Not just any moisturiser though. It needs to be
one that suits your skin type. On most tubs, tubes or pots of cream it will say
what skin type its for. Dry skin, dehydrated/aging, oily and oily to
combination. It is important you use the correct one for you as it can cause
the opposite effect of what you are looking for. You will need to do this
AM/PM.
Once you have been using these for just a few days you will
notice your skin changing but for the better. You can easily add in a serum to
boost your moisturisers effect by up to 30%. Exfoliate 1-2 times per week to
remove dead skin cells and use a mask once a week for a luxurious treat for
your skin, but remember it has to suit your skin type. If you are unsure on
your skin type most salons give a complimentary skin consultation to tell you.
Did you know not taking your makeup off at night causes you
to age 7x faster and takes a professional facial to get your skin back to where
it was. Facials are a really nice thing to have done especially in the last
trimester when the skin can start look a little sluggish and dull. Book in with
your local therapist, most offer pregnancy packages.
If this treat isn’t in
your budget that’s fine just take 45 mins out at home and incorporate it with a
relaxing bath and a cucumber eye mask! Again, it doesn’t matter what brand you
are using it just has to suit our skin type. Good luck with your skin and with
your babies.
Nicola
Nicola can be found @nelsonnicola and she works at @reviveluxurybeauty
Nicola can be found @nelsonnicola and she works at @reviveluxurybeauty
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