Are you pregnant? Watch out for the sun, hormones make your skin especially sensitive to radiation now. Discoloration or spider veins may appear after even a short stay in the sun.

The skin reacts excessively toUV radiationduring pregnancy due to an excess of hormones: estrogens and progesterone. Discoloration may appear, as well as spider veins - the sun contributes to the dilatation of blood vessels, whichpregnanthave a greater tendency to break. This does not mean that you should hide from the sun during pregnancy. If this were the case, gynecologists would not send their pregnant patients to the B altic Sea, where there is a lot of iodine necessary for the future mother. In addition, under the influence of UV rays, the body produces vitamin D, which is also needed by adults. Finally, the sun makes you feel better because it stimulates the body to release endorphins, known as "happiness hormones". Therefore, use the sun - but wisely and in moderation.

Discoloration and spots on the skin

The number one rule that applies to all pregnant women in the summer is: not an hour without a filter. It's a myth that melanin, the natural pigment produced by the skin under the influence of the sun, will protect you just as effectively. Melanin gives protection like a sunscreenSPF4, which is far too little to avoid discoloration and stains on the skin. A cosmetic with a high protective factor (minimum 15) should always be applied when you leave your home. Lubricate it all over your body, including places covered with clothing. Don't feel sorry for yourself - for the protection to be effective, you need to apply a lot of it (you should use a teaspoon-sized amount of the cream during one application on the face and neck). Repeat the application every two hours because the filters wear off.

Is sunbathing bad for you?

Worth knowing

There are three types of ultraviolet:

  • UVC rays are almost completely absorbed by the ozone layer - UVB and UVA reach the Earth.
  • UVB rays - they only reach the epidermis, but they emit a lot of energy, they are responsible for burns and redness of the skin, they also cause the expansion of blood vessels
  • UVA rays - energy lower than UVB, but longer wavelength, therefore they reach the deeper layers of the dermis, destroy collagen and elastin,accelerate pigmentation, are responsible for the so-called photoaging of the skin and neoplastic changes; UVA intensity is the same throughout the year, and its rays easily penetrate clouds, windows, and clothes.

Dermatologists have calculated that 5 percent of the water is reflected. UV rays, and sand - 17%.

You should also use sunscreen on cloudy days: UV rays can easily penetrate the clouds. Only buy creams that protect against UVB and UVA rays. There are two types of preparations in shops and pharmacies: with a chemical filter that absorbs radiation, and with a mineral (or "physical") filter that reflects it off the skin. If your skin becomes sensitive during pregnancy, choose creams or lotions with a mineral filter as it does not cause allergic reactions. However, allergies can occur after applying cosmetics with a chemical filter: the skin may sting, itch, sometimes there is a slight rash or slight redness. Note: do not use cosmetics bought and opened a year ago - the filters they contain do not protect properly, even if the cream is not expired.

The heat is not favorable for pregnant women

Can a pregnant woman go to the beach? Opinions are divided among gynecologists. Some people believe that pregnancy is not a disease, and if the expectant mother uses sunscreen, puts on a hat and takes away the supply of still mineral water, she will be fine. Others strongly advise against sunbathing, claiming that the heat is not conducive to pregnancy, as it may - just as too hot water - cause contractions, tensions of the uterus, and at best worsen the well-being. If you are going to the seaside and would like to sit on the sand from time to time, be sure to ask your doctor if you are okay with this and how much time you are allowed to spend on the beach.

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