From slimming make-up and hair tips to hiding hormone-induced acne or discolorations, check out our top five tips to enhance your pregnancy glow.
How can you slenderize your face while pregnant? Do not cut your hair into a sleek bob, as this will only make your face appear rounder. Keep your hair longer and cut in face-framing layers. Apply gel or mousse while your hair is still wet and then use Velcro roller after you have dried your hair to give it extra volume. The more volume your hair has, the smaller your face will look.
You can also use some clever makeup techniques to instantly slenderize your face. Brush bronzer along your cheek bones, forehead and nose to slim your cheeks. With a light hand, brush bronzer along your jaw line to camouflage a double chin.
Many pregnant women develop acne during pregnancy, thanks to changing hormones. Wash your face each night with an oil-free cleanser. You can’t use salicylic acid, benzyl peroxide or Retin-A during pregnancy, but talk with your doctor about using alpha hydroxyl acid. Tea Tree Oil and Witch Hazel are two more options that are safe to use during pregnancy, according to Dr. Heather Rogers, a Seattle –based dermatologist. In the meantime, use a concealer and a brush of power to disguise acne.
Hormones can also cause pregnant women to develop sunspots or melasma to their cheeks, forehead and around their mouth. Use a high SPF on your face every single day and wear a hat when you will be outside to prevent and minimize these sunspots. After baby is born, talk to your doctor about a lightening cream if you have already developed melasma, however you can cover them up by applying a concealer over your foundation to help them blend in with your skin tone.
Morning sickness and difficult sleeping can leave you looking fatigued and pale. Capture that pregnancy glow by using a tinted moisturizer as a foundation and brush on bronzer to give you a sun-kissed look. Apply concealer under your eyes and around your nose to diminish dark shadows. Finish off your look with sheer lip gloss to add instant color.
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