Coping with pregnancy changes

[gemm]

Hey all,

was wondering if you could help,

since becoming pregnant the skin around my mouth has become very dry and sore and is peeling n bright red, I've tried Sudocreme on it - to no avail, vaseline - nothing just seems to make it worse!!

I've recently invested in sanctuary mum to be products and have popped the stretch mark oil on it as its for scars, super dry skin etc it seems to stop it getting worse but it isn't getting any better!

I've also tried leaving it be, no joy there either!!!!

Does anybody have any tried and tested miracle cures?

I'm having a bit of a rough ride this pregnancy I also have extremely greasy hair we've just moved to a new area and i really feel like i need a bag over my face and its hindering me making friends as i'm too paranoid and feel that everyone is looking at my mouth n hair n thinking UUGHH!!!

Wish i could wear a t-shirt saying - 'nasty hair and skin a 'present' from baby'

sorry very hormonal too!

Does any of these symptoms clear up as you get further along?

(sorry to tri jump )

 

[Natasha87]

Hi!
Have you tried Aqueous Cream!? I know that works really well on my dry skin. Also a visit to your Dr?!
Pregnancy hormones are hideous aren't they!! I'm so spotty and look like a teenager at the moment haha!!
I hope it all subsides soon! Xxxx

 

[gemm]

Hi!
Have you tried Aqueous Cream!? I know that works really well on my dry skin. Also a visit to your Dr?!
Pregnancy hormones are hideous aren't they!! I'm so spotty and look like a teenager at the moment haha!!
I hope it all subsides soon! Xxxx

Thanks! no i hadn't heard of that! just gave it a google thanks sooo much!

 

[sossypops]

I have dry peeling skin on and around my lips and my SIL recommended using Lanisoh on it! Lanisoh is a balm for cracked nipples but works wonders on all cracked skin!

 

[Srrme]

Hydrocortisone cream has done the trick for me when I had this problem before -- you can't use too much though.

 

[PixieBelle]

I would say to try and cut out any products with SLS, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in them. This can include face washes, toothpastes and shower gels. I get really bad eczema flare ups from using products with this and I know during pregnancy a lot of women suddenly get super sensitive skin so might help out. I also find Sudacrem a little greasy and never helps. Bepanthen on the other hand, genius stuff when you can find it!

 

[Rachx]

I had really dry nipples and used e45 cream worked wonders for me x