Problem: I can’t stop sweating.
Remedy: Wash with a deodorant soap, such as Lever 2000, and wear light colored clothing made from breathable fabrics like cotton. Since your breasts may be larger due to pregnancy, many women find themselves sweating underneath their boobs. Wear cotton bras, wash them out regularly, and remove them at the end of your day to dry out the area.
Problem: I have a “pregnancy mask.” What do I do?
Remedy: Melasma is light or dark brown patches in the T-zone area and lower part of the face. Sunscreen, sunscreen, and more sunscreen is the answer to this common problem faced by both African-American and Latina women. Avoid the sun as much as possible, especially during summer, spring, and fall months. Use SPF 45 daily, preferably with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, and reapply every two hours, Make sure your foundation contains sunscreen. If the areas are very dark try covering up with a heavier foundation cream like DermaBlend or CoverMark.
5 Common Pregnancy-Related Hair & Skin Problems For Black Women SOLVED! was originally published on blackdoctor.org
