My skin has become super dry and flaky since I got pregnant, never had this before. Matlab is it because of hormones or something? Just curious if others felt same.
Hydration is super important, so drink at least 3-4 liters of water. If you do light yoga or walk in AC, skin dries out even faster. I used to apply cold pressed almond oil right after my bath, it kept skin supple.
I am in my 8th month and honestly, my tummy skin feels so dry and itchy I want to scratch it with a fork! Hormones are playing games with us. Keep slathering moisturizer, girls, we have to survive this phase.
My skin became so dry, I looked like a parched desert, and now sleepless nights have added dark circles to the look! Honestly, just keep a moisturizer on your bedside table. Put it on whenever you find 2 seconds between resting.
Dryness is really common because of hormonal shifts. During my recovery phase post-CS, my skin was still so dry. Drink lots of water and use a mild, fragrance-free moisturizer right after bathing.
Our bodies lose water very fast during pregnancy as it goes to the amniotic fluid, so dry skin is normal. After all the medicines and hormones, skin gets sensitive too. Apply thick virgin coconut oil, it is safe and very soothing.
It is very normal because the baby takes up all the hydration. I had a normal delivery and my skin slowly returned to its natural glow after. Just stick to basic coconut oil or cocoa butter and stay hydrated.
When I was staying at mummy's place, she used to make a paste of milk cream (malai) and haldi for my dry face. It is completely safe and chemical-free. Just make sure to drink warm water throughout the day too.
