How to Stay Beautiful Naturally During Pregnancy

Pregnancy should not cause a woman to feel insecure; it should make her feel vibrant and beautiful. While pregnancy can bring out the natural glow of the skin, the shine of the hair and a vibrant energy, it also comes with a few little problems. If you worry about stretch marks, varicose veins and weight gain, there are a few things you can do to both feel beautiful while pregnant.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Green apples
• Strawberries
• Fresh orange juice
• Honey
• Lemon
• Vitamin E oil
• Almond oil

1. Keep your hair beautiful and your baby healthy by not dying your hair while pregnant. During these 9 months, your hair will grow at incredible speeds and will shine like it never has before, so take the opportunity to go all natural. If you notice that your hair is excessively oily or dry, choose an all natural conditioner; or better yet, make your own.

2. Combat melasma, also known as pregnancy mask, by making a homemade fruit face mask. Melasma causes dark circles around the eyes, particularly with exposure to sun, but oranges are a natural sunscreen; apples and strawberries can gently whiten skin.

3. Treat pregnancy acne with fresh lemon, a natural astringent that will help clear acne and blackheads without the harsh chemicals of store-bought acne treatments. Simply rub affected areas with a half a lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water and patting dry.

4. Reduce stretch marks and varicose veins by massaging a one to one mixture of vitamin E oil and almond oil into your skin. Self-massage with these natural oils should begin as early in the pregnancy as possible to help increase elasticity and healing of the skin.

5. Prevent varicose veins by keeping your feet elevated while seated or sleeping.

6. Maintain a healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as well as juices and water. The most important part of a natural remedy is a healthy diet that ensures your body and your baby receive all of the vitamins and minerals needed to maintain balance and strength.

7. Exercise regularly, even if it is gentle exercise like walking, swimming, yoga or Pilates. Exercising regularly will help you keep your muscles toned, your body flexible and will help prevent excess baby weight. Exercise will also give you energy and strength while pregnant, helping stay beautiful.