Tips for whitening during pregnancy

After pregnancy, the body's estrogen changes, and many pregnant women are troubled by spots on their faces, that is, serious pigmentation on their faces, so many pregnant women hope to whiten their skin. Of course, pregnant women cannot apply cosmetics casually, as it will be harmful to the development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should learn more about the tips for whitening their skin. It will be healthier to use natural and additive-free raw materials for whitening and skin care.

During pregnancy, the pituitary gland secretes more melanocyte-stimulating hormone, as well as a large amount of progesterone and estrogen, which increases the function of melanocytes in the skin and causes abnormal melanin secretion. Generally speaking, under normal circumstances, within 3-6 months after delivery, as the estrogen and endocrine system in the body return to normal, the abnormal melanin in the skin will be gradually eliminated from the body through metabolism, and melanin secretion will gradually return to normal. However, some people with special physical constitutions (about 20% of them) fail to return to normal endocrine system after childbirth and become imbalanced. The abnormal melanin in the body cannot be eliminated through metabolism normally, resulting in postpartum pigmentation (if there are already pigmentation or moles, the symptoms will worsen). Generally, brown spots and black spots (some people have other pigmentation diseases), mainly distributed on the bridge of the nose, cheeks, forehead, etc.

1. Rose essential oil for light spots:

The materials needed to make homemade rose essential oil are: rose essential oil, angelica powder, peach kernel powder, angelica powder, mung bean powder, white poria powder, and bletilla powder. Among them, rose essential oil can promote blood circulation, lighten spots, whiten and revitalize the skin; angelica and peach kernel can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and lighten spots; angelica dahurica, mung bean, white poria and bletilla striata can whiten and moisturize the skin.

Take 50g of each of the above 6 kinds of Chinese medicinal powder, mix them and bottle them for later use. Then take 1 teaspoon of the mixed Chinese medicine powder in the bottle and put it into the bowl. Add appropriate amount of rose water and mix well. Add 3 drops of rose essential oil and mix well. After mixing, use a small brush to apply the mask evenly on your face, wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week.

2. Frankincense essential oil for removing freckles

The materials needed to make homemade frankincense essential oil are: frankincense essential oil and castor oil. Add 10 drops of frankincense essential oil to 1 tablespoon of castor oil and store the mixture in an airtight container.

Directions: Apply the mixture to the affected area twice a day. If the spots are concentrated, apply the solution to the entire area. If there are only one or two spots, apply the solution on the cotton swab.

However, it is important to note that like all essential oils, frankincense oil is very potent and should be kept away from eyes and other sensitive areas. If you want to remove spots around your eyes, then you need to add castor oil.

Note: Also, do not use frankincense essential oil during pregnancy.

2. Fruits for beauty and freckle removal

Cherry: It has been considered a beauty and freckle-removing fruit since ancient times. Cherry juice can help make facial skin whiter and more rosy, remove wrinkles and spots, and is a favorite of many whitening products. Cherries are not only rich in vitamin C, but also extremely rich in iron, 13 times that of hawthorn and 20 times that of apples. In addition to its high iron content, it also contains vitamin A, which balances cortical secretion and delays aging, helping to activate cells and beautify the skin.

Pomegranate: It has been associated with women since ancient times, and the most famous one is the pomegranate skirt. The juicy red pomegranate has been shown to have strong antioxidant effects. It can protect cells from environmental pollution and the harm of UV rays, nourish cells and slow down the aging of the body. Studies have shown that ellagic acid is more powerful in protecting against radiation than polyphenols contained in red wine and green tea.

Lemon: There is no need to say much about the freckle-removing and whitening effect of lemon, but you must pay attention to one thing: only the lemon flesh is good, while the lemon peel is just the opposite, so remember, don't ask for the lemon peel.

1. Tremella anti-freckle mask

Ingredients: 5 grams each of Tremella fuciformis, Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica dahurica, Poria cocos, and Polygonatum odoratum.

Preparation: Grind all the above ingredients into fine powder, add 5 grams of flour and mix with water.

Usage: Apply on face for 30 minutes each time.

Efficacy: Nourishes the skin. Poria cocos can remove freckles and guide other medicines directly into the skin. However, women with skin inflammation should use it with caution.

2. Mung Bean Anti-Freckle Mask

Ingredients: mung bean powder, angelica root, pearl powder, licorice, honey, milk, egg white.

Preparation: Grind the Chinese medicinal materials into powder, mix with mung bean powder, honey, milk and egg white.

Usage: Leave on for 30 minutes and then wash off, 1-2 times a week.

Usage: Anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, whitening skin.