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Pregnant skin
Characteristics of skin during pregnancy
- You suddenly suffer from acne.
- You suffer from rosacea, pigmentation, melasma, or stretch marks.
- The skin feels sensitive.
The increased amount of blood in the skin gives the happy few a nice blush and a pregnancy glow. But let’s face it, not everyone can be so lucky. The changing hormone levels often bring on less pleasant skin ailments.
How can you take care of your skin during pregnancy?
DOs
- Cleanse troubled skin
Pregnancy acne is caused by the hormone progesterone, which stimulates sebum production. When sebum mixes with dead skin cells, the pores become clogged, and bacteria have free rein. Clean the skin with a mild facial cleanser and use a gentle facial scrub twice a week. So long dull complexion, hello healthy skin! - Prevent skin dryness
Because your skin is extra sensitive now, nourishing, protective ingredients are extremely important. A mild day and night cream restores the moisture balance and protects against harmful external influences. - Rub against stretch marks
During pregnancy, skin can start to itch and become extra dry. Keep skin supple and hydrated with moisturising and softening products. Pay extra attention to your belly and sides, as these are the places where stretch marks occur.
DON’Ts
- Chemical ingredients
The ingredients in your care products are partly absorbed by the skin and the body. Avoid creams with artificial perfumes, colourings, parabens and other chemical additives. All those synthetic substances are not good for you and your growing baby. Rather, opt for natural and mild care.
Did you know that…
Many pregnant women tell us that the combination of Body Scrub and Body Butter works wonders in preventing stretch marks?
How to use
While exfoliating, focus on your belly and thighs, as these are the places where stretch marks are most likely to appear. Then spread the body butter evenly over your body until the cream is completely absorbed. Suitable for daily use or whenever your skin needs moisturising and softening.
Did you know that…
Many pregnant women tell us that the combination of Body Scrub and Body Butter works wonders in preventing stretch marks?
How to use
While exfoliating, focus on your belly and thighs, as these are the places where stretch marks are most likely to appear. Then spread the body butter evenly over your body until the cream is completely absorbed. Suitable for daily use or whenever your skin needs moisturising and softening.
The power of SELF products
Many pregnant women fight against ailments, including skin problems. A daily skincare routine can help minimise these unpleasant symptoms. Protect yourself and your baby during pregnancy with healthy, pure, and nourishing skincare products.
SELF products are 100% natural, vegan, and safe for mums and babies. Each product contains argan, shea butter, coconut oil, aloe vera, macadamia and essential oils of mandarin and geranium. They’re a winning team for sure! The ingredients reinforce each other and have an antibacterial, restorative, and protective effect on the skin.
- Lauric and capric acid will restore damaged skin.
- The boost of vitamin E stimulates the blood circulation in your skin and reduces stretch marks.
- The body scrub removes dead skin cells and gives new cells a chance to form. This process is necessary for a radiant complexion and fading of scar tissue.
Why SELF
100% VEGAN AND NATURAL
SELF is officially recognised worldwide as a vegan brand by Vegan Society. From the seeds in the field for growing certain ingredients to the cleaning of the pipes, no animal products are used during the entire process.
DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED AND APPROVED
We’re proud to say that all our products have been dermatologically tested for sensitive skin and achieved an irritation score of 0.00! This proves that our products are just as gentle as we claim them to be.
HALAL CERTIFIED
SELF’s entire range is Halal certified. Both animal products and alcohol are strictly avoided during our production process. No alcohol is used in the ingredients and all equipment is cleaned with alcohol-free plant-based cleaning agents.
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