Why is my skin dry during pregnancy?

Question

My skin has become so dry and itchy since I got pregnant, especially on my stomach. Is it normal? Why does my skin become so dry during pregnancy?

Yukti Taneja · Answer

Your body needs extra hydration now. I eat juicy fruits like watermelon and drink lots of coconut water to help hydrate my skin from the inside.

Ankitha Sharma · Answer

Haan na, pregnancy me skin khinchne lagti hai aur bahut dry ho jati hai. Thoda coconut oil ya moisturizer lagao, kaafi relief milega.

Rachita Pathak · Answer

It is just your body's way of asking for a daily spa treatment! Apply lots of moisturizer and make your husband massage your dry hands and feet.

Ankita Tanwar · Answer

Hormones are stealing all your moisture to build that baby, and in my case, two babies! Keep a heavy moisturizer handy and drink water like it's your job.

Suchitra Sanghvi · Answer

Hormonal changes and increased blood volume can deplete your skin's moisture. Using chemical-free body butters right after your shower helps lock in the moisture safely.

Himani Unni · Answer

I look like a dry desert these days, even my belly is constantly itchy. Just slather on some good old virgin coconut oil after a bath, it's the only thing saving me.