My skin has gone so dry and flaky since i got pregnant, esp on legs and face. Im 4 months and i used to have oily skin before, so this is new for me. Is it the hormones doing this?
From what I read it's the hormonal shifts and your body diverting fluids to support baby, so skin gets less hydrated. I switched to a fragrance free thick cream and a humidifier at night, made a big difference.
I felt my skin go so dry and flaky especially in winter pregnancy. Apparently hormones and dehydration are behind it. Coconut oil and a heavy moisturiser saved my skin, and I started drinking way more water.
Hormones plus your body needing more water cause it, the skin stretches and loses moisture faster. I had it on my belly and legs. Drink plenty water and moisturise twice a day, especially right after bath when skin is damp.
Hormones and the extra water your body uses for baby, that's why skin feels dry. My amma told me to apply coconut oil and I did daily. If it ever gets very itchy and red along with dryness though, do mention to your doctor.
