Monsoon Skincare To Enhance Your Pregnancy Glow

Pregnancy brings with it various skincare woes. Add to that equation your growing belly the changing weather, and you’ve got yourself a rather pesky situation. Josephine Song shares a few tips and tricks to keep your skin healthy

- Josephine Song

Pregnancy comes with its share of ups and downs. All expectant mothers go through a magical experience, especially if you are pregnant for the first time. But for some women, it can mean months of nausea and fatigue, as well as dermatological conditions ranging from acne to hyper pigmentation. The monsoons tend to make these dermatological conditions even worse as both the skin and hair suffer due to high humidity. Now, it’s a known fact that one’s skin is unstable as on some days it becomes extremely oily and other days it’s too dry. You never know what to expect and this instability renders your complexion dull and lifeless.

This is precisely why it’s important to care for your skin with a routine that’s suitable to your pregnancy skincare needs. However, before you do, make sure you consult the doctor and discuss the skin care regime before introducing a new ingredient to your gamut.

While all women respond differently to skincare ingredients, taking into account individual factors like skin type and sensitivities, make sure your routine goes something like this in order to make your skin glow even more during this special time:

WASH YOUR FACE: It’s important to rid your skin of dirt at least two to three times a day, especially before you go to bed. The monsoons usually cause dirt and pollutants to lodge themselves in your pores. Use a toner if you have dry skin or an astringent if you have oily skin, to clean your pores thoroughly.