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To treat acne in pregnancy, it is important to use products for external use, because the drugs usually indicated for the treatment of severe acne are contraindicated in pregnancy as they can harm the baby.
During pregnancy changes in hormone levels occur, which favors the appearance of pimples and other skin changes. In the first trimester of pregnancy it is common for the skin to get worse due to sudden hormonal changes, which increase the oiliness of the skin and favor the production of sebum and the formation of acne, and, therefore, the care listed below must be followed daily, and throughout the pregnancy.
4 Tips to fight pimples in pregnancy
To combat acne in pregnancy it is recommended:
- Avoid wearing makeup, as they can clog your skin pores and increase oiliness;
- Wash the skin with mild or mild soap twice a day, thus preventing blackheads and pimples from forming;
- Apply a tonic lotion always after washing and drying the face;
- Apply a small amount of oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturizer to your face, preferably one that already contains a sun protection factor.
Treatments with Roacutan, acid creams, acid peels, laser and radiofrequency are also contraindicated in pregnancy and therefore the pregnant woman may consult a dermatologist to find out what she can do to fight pimples in pregnancy.
In addition, it is important to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, as ultraviolet radiation accelerates the pimple formation process, use sunscreen daily and avoid the consumption of foods that can inflame the skin, such as milk, carbohydrates and fried foods.
Home remedies for acne in pregnancy
In addition to the adoption of some practical day-to-day measures, some home remedies can also be adopted to treat acne during pregnancy, such as:
- Take 1 glass of carrot juice daily, which is rich in vitamin A, and reduces the appearance of pimples;
- Wash your face daily with cold burdock tea. See what Burdock is for and how to use it;
- Apply a homemade mask of rice with honey, as they reduce skin inflammation and maintain good hydration.
These home treatments achieve good results in mild acne, and can be used freely during pregnancy as they do not harm the baby. See other home remedies for pimples.
There are also some natural recipes that can be followed to improve skin health and fight pimples, such as daily drinking 1 glass of natural raspberry juice, as this fruit contains zinc, which is a mineral that helps to disinfect the skin, or take orange juice with carrots, for having detoxifying properties. Find out what are other foods that reduce pimples.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team