well-being skincare
sunscreen (which has UVA and UVB protec- tion) with an SPF of at least 15. Wear a hat with a wide brim, choose sunglasses that offer UV protection and stay out of direct sunlight between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.
Standout Scars and Moles Scars and moles may become more pro- nounced during pregnancy. “Women worry about melanoma as moles get more promi- nent, but the moles are usually benign,” says Dr. Shapiro. “Observation is the treatment. And, again, sun protection.”
PUPPP Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of preg- nancy is a bumpy, itchy rash that can appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, hips, arms and legs. Common in fi rst-time and multiple pregnancies, this skin eruption appears in the
Oatmeal baths may provide some relief from bumpy skin eruptions
Keep your beauty routine simple: Avoid complicated makeup, and let skin breathe
third trimester and disappears after delivery. Dr. Shapiro recommends getting relief over- the-counter from Benadryl, oatmeal baths, Sarna and calamine lotion.
Stretch Marks Some pregnant women get reddish streaks along the abdomen, usually due to rapid weight gain and larger-weight babies, but it happens to thin women as well, says Dr. Sha- piro. “Laser treatments and topical retinoids [after pregnancy] have been tried for this troublesome problem, with varying success.”
Be Simply Radiant Expectant moms may be concerned about the safety of certain ingredients in makeup and other beauty products. “There’s no hard science,” says Dr. Shapiro, “but organic is key. You don’t need to stop your beauty regi- men during pregnancy, but note that heavy products and complicated makeup will just enlarge pores and irritate the skin. Use lighter products to let skin breathe.” Keep your routine simple, be gentle on your skin — and you will be glowing.
Elaine Marotta is Editor-in-Chief/VP Publishing Operations of You & Your Family and CW Publishing Group.
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