Why do pregnant women get spots on their faces? Here are some tips to eliminate pregnancy spots

　　pregnancy for female It was a happy thing for me, but due to some skin problems that followed, I lost my happy thoughts. Skin problems such as pregnancy spots and stretch marks will appear one after another after pregnancy. So why do pregnant women get spots on their faces? How to get rid of pregnancy spots? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　Why do pregnant women get spots on their faces?

　　Some pregnant women will have brown spots on their face after 4 months of pregnancy. They are distributed on the bridge of the nose, cheeks, and can also be seen on the forehead. They are butterfly-shaped and are called pregnancy spots. It is caused by an increase in melanocyte-stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary gland during pregnancy. Usually, pregnancy spots appear during birth Postpartum It will reduce or even disappear on its own within 3-6 months, except for some special constitutions and special internal organs. disease women may disappear and need to Hospital Do diagnosis and treatment.

　　This kind of pigmentation is due to the increase in melanocyte-stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary gland during pregnancy, as well as large amounts of progesterone and estrogen, resulting in skin This is because the function of melanocytes in the body is enhanced, which is a physiological change during pregnancy. There is no need to worry and no treatment is required.

　　Sun exposure can aggravate pregnancy spots, so you should wear a sun hat when going out in summer to avoid direct sunlight on your face. A few months after giving birth, the pigmentation on the skin becomes lighter and eventually disappears ； Occasionally, pregnancy spots on the face may not fade completely, leaving faint brown traces.

　　How to remove pregnancy spots?

　　1. Facial mask to remove freckles

　　a. Banana cream whitening and freckle removal mask

　　Prepare bananas, cream and strong tea, mash the bananas, then add the cream and the cooled strong tea, then stir evenly and apply it directly on the face. Wash it off with water after about 20 minutes. As long as you keep using this mask, the whitening effect is also quite good.

　　b. Yogurt and honey mask

　　Prepare a tablespoon of yogurt, honey, and refined wheat flour. Stir the yogurt, honey and refined wheat flour evenly to form a paste, then apply it on the face and neck, then massage gently with your hands, let the mask dry slowly, and then wipe it clean with a warm towel in a circular motion from the face to the neck. This mask has a very good whitening and freckle removal effect, and you can achieve good results with consistent use.

　　c. Garlic and mung bean whitening and freckle removal mask

　　Prepare garlic and mung bean powder. Peel the garlic and put it in the microwave for 2 minutes on medium heat. Then put it in a juicer to squeeze it into juice. Then mix the garlic juice, mung bean powder and water evenly and apply it on your face. This garlic and mung bean whitening and anti-freckle mask not only has the effect of exfoliating, but also inhibits acne and spots, protects the skin from bacteria, and whitens and softens the skin.

　　2. Traditional Chinese medicine to remove freckles

　　a. Appropriate amount of black morning glory rice, egg Take an appropriate amount, mix the two thoroughly, and set aside. Apply the mixed black morning glory powder on your face before going to bed, and wash it off in the morning. This method can not only remove pregnancy spots, but also protect the skin.

　　b. Make powder of Xanthium sibiricum, wash it, dry it, grind it into fine powder, bottle it for later use, take 3 grams in rice soup after each meal, 3 times a day. This prescription is suitable for pregnancy spots caused by wind evil attacking the face and imbalance of qi and blood.

　　c. Divide peach blossoms and winter melon kernels into equal parts, add an appropriate amount of honey, dry the peach blossoms in the shade, grind them into fine powder, peel the winter melon seeds, grind them into powder, add honey and mix thoroughly, apply the honey on your face at night, wash it off every morning, once a day. This recipe regulates qi, activates blood circulation, moisturizes and removes freckles, and is effective for pregnancy spots.

　　d. Take an appropriate amount of white sandalwood and pulp water. Pound the white sandalwood into juice. The pulping method is as follows: soak the cooked millet in ice water for five or six days until white foam forms. Filter it out and set aside. Wash your face with warm pulp water every night, dry it with a towel, then apply sandalwood juice on the pregnancy spots, and wipe it off the next morning.