During the 40 weeks of gestation, many doubts may arise in future mothers. Can I dye my hair? Should I continue to use my creams normally? What can and cannot I use during pregnancy?
Recent research has found more than 287 toxic substances in a newborn's umbilical cord. Did you know that many of these substances are present in beauty products commonly used by women and that they can seriously compromise fetal formation and even cause an abortion?
Therefore, to preserve the health of both mother and baby, it is necessary to avoid some beauty products and treatments during pregnancy.
"Every pregnant woman when performing a treatment, whether hair, skin or body, should observe the indications and contraindications of the product and its composition," says obstetric nurse Monica Mozzaquatro.
Learn about some products and treatments you should avoid during pregnancy.
1. Products with urea, camphor and lead
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has a list of three substances that are prohibited during pregnancy: camphor, urea above 3% and lead. Such substances are present in most moisturizers and creams. Studies show that they are extremely harmful in the formation of the baby.
2. Surgical Interventions
Surgical, plastic and liposuction interventions cannot, under any circumstances, be performed on pregnant women. There is a risk of surgery leading to miscarriage.
3. Skin Treatment
"Anti-aging products, deep cleanings, whitening products and acid treatments should be avoided," Monica advises. Substances used in such treatments can be absorbed by the mother and through the bloodstream to the fetus causing serious problems. Prohibited substances include retinoic acid, glycolic, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, tretinoin, adapalene and isotretinoin.
But beware, be sure to use the sunscreen. It is highly recommended during pregnancy!
4. Alcohol Products
It is recommended that products formulated with alcohol be avoided during pregnancy. The substance is present in many perfumes, deodorants, makeup removers and astringent lotions.
5. Laser, botox and tanning
Pregnant women cannot undergo any laser, botox or tanning treatment.
6. Beauty Pills
Nutraceuticals, more popularly known as beauty pills, should be discontinued during pregnancy. Although they promise a number of important vitamins to the body, there is a risk of an imbalance in the absorption of key nutrients during pregnancy, such as folic acid.
7. Tooth Whitening
No dental or chemical whitening should be performed during pregnancy as a woman's sensitive gum is at risk of inflammation.
8. Reducing Gel
The use of reducing gels during pregnancy is not recommended, as these products cause skin irritation and local heat capable of altering the pregnant woman's blood pressure.
9. Dyeing, straightening and relaxation
It is not known if the absorption of ink in hair can be harmful to the baby. So it is not recommended to dye your hair with permanent dyes ?, advises Monica. The same ban applies to hair straightening and relaxing.
Prepare in advance when pregnancy is planned: Learn how to do hairstyles to disguise the apparent root if you dye your hair and practice straightening your hair using only the brush and dryer.
10. Antiparasitic and antiparasitic products
Anti-dandruff or head lice shampoos are not recommended during pregnancy. Most often ketoconazole, a substance that should be avoided during pregnancy, is used in the manufacture of products of this nature.
What can be used after the first 3 months of pregnancy?
Despite the prohibitions, some treatments may be released after the second trimester of pregnancy. Others can be done during the 40 weeks following some important recommendations. Check out:
Hair Toner: To color the hair the ideal are the toners with natural pigments. It is recommended to use them only after the first three months of pregnancy.
Hair discoloration: "We only indicate hydrogen peroxide for hair discoloration because the skin of the pregnant woman can be very sensitive and can cause irritation", advises Monica.
Hair removal: is not contraindicated during pregnancy. "It can be performed with cold or hot waxes or even using blades," says the nurse. On the other hand, depilatory creams should be avoided due to the strong products present in the composition.
Enamels and acetone: Nail polish remover solutions containing a maximum concentration of 50% acetone in its formula and nail polish can be used during pregnancy without any problems.
Lymphatic massages and drainages: Massage and drainage have several benefits for pregnant women: decreased fluid retention, improved mood, sleep, and decreased pregnancy pain. Therefore, they are released during pregnancy.
Care must be taken when choosing the professional. Ideally, someone who specializes in massage for pregnant women. It is also important that blood pressure be measured before the massage begins.
When choosing the product to use the ideal is always read the label. Prefer products with low fragrance, hypoallergenic, colorless and with total absence of petrochemical derivatives such as mineral oil, petroleum jelly, isoparaffins and others. Many products formulated especially for the gestational period are currently available on the market, take care.
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