Acnes and Expecting? Not a Problem.

Hormonal change is the primary cause of acne. When our hormones increase our sebaceous glands enlarges, producing too much or excess oils called “sebum”. This excess oils along with dead skin cells clogs the follicles commonly known as pores. Unstable hormone levels are common in teenagers during adolescence stage and pregnant women. Let us focus on pregnancy. How does this skin problem develop, why it arises, when does it occur, and how it would be treated if you are an expecting mother?

First, if you do experience breakouts it is because of an increased level of androgenic hormones like progesterone in your body. It stimulates your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, which results to acne problem. Naturally, it takes place on the first trimester or first three months of the pregnancy stage. Although it is possible that acne breakouts could happen at any time during or after pregnancy. Acne could be of different types: blackheads (closed comedos), whiteheads (open comedos), papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. The most common ones that may develop on pregnancy are cysts, pustules and blackheads. Acne problem has ample solutions but dealing with pregnancy, seeking medical professional help before deciding on any acne treatment is best advised. Being extra careful at this period about any medications, or treatments is a must because other remedies contain ingredients that could affect you and your baby.

There are also actions that could be done that would give you acne-free skin by also protecting yourself and your future infant:

• Daily exercise to stimulate circulation and sweat is one of the most efficient ways for your body to discharge toxins that have built up.
• Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains, seeds and nuts. This would help us detoxify our blood, getting rid of toxins in our body plus providing a healthy and radiant skin, and
• Drinking of about 6 to 8 glasses of water daily to keep your skin and body hydrated. This will help to dilute and expel hormonal secretions to improve acne.
• Not touching of the affected are because this will cause spreading of bacteria and acne breakouts
• Not over-washing of the affected are as this can stimulate more oil
• Limit use of some cosmetics that might also contribute to stimulate production of oil and
• Usage of disposable sponges or cotton balls for toners, or makeup is advised.

Always remember that you do not have to spend the whole stage of your pregnancy worrying on acnes, because every problem has a solution. So get your acne problems SOLVED!