Skin changes during pregnancy

For many women pregnancy brings glowing & radiant skin, however, for others, pregnancy can cause a variety of skin conditions. Let’s dive into why this happens and some skin care ingredients you can look out for to minimise or prevent the various changes. 

When you become pregnant hormones that are a part of your normal menstrual cycle, rise dramatically. This can cause a variety of changes to your skin. 

The most common skin changes due to pregnancy:

• Melasma
  • One of the main skin issues that develops during pregnancy is melasma, more popularly known as ‘mask of pregnancy’. This causes unsightly brown patches to form on the face. As it is caused by both hormones and sun exposure, your best defence during pregnancy is the consistent use of a broad -spectrum SPF.  
• Mild to moderate flares of acne
  • Increased blood flow and oil production while pregnant can result in acne. Especially if you have been prone to acne in the past.
• Mild to moderate flares of rosacea
  • is a common skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels in your face. There’s no cure for rosacea, but you can control or reduce the symptoms.
• Mild to moderate flares of eczema
  • an itchy inflammation of the skin.