Pregnancy: What To Do If Your Face Swells, You Feel Heaviness In Your Legs?

If there are no diseases and pathologies, then edema is a normal phenomenon both during pregnancy and after childbirth. But this does not mean that the situation cannot be rectified. Competently selected cosmetics will help you quickly return a feeling of comfort and joy when looking at yourself in the mirror.

What is important to know about edema

The reasons

50% -80% of cases of edema in women occur during pregnancy. Swelling occurs due to the increased load on the kidneys and a sedentary lifestyle. Hence, violations of the water-salt balance, venous outflow of blood. Normally, 2/3 of the moisture should be contained in the cells, and the remainder in the intercellular space. If the cells cannot retain moisture, there is more of it in the intercellular space. If the venous outflow is impaired, excess fluid is not excreted in the required volume.

Is swelling dangerous?

Yes, swelling during pregnancy can be dangerous. This can threaten a child with oxygen starvation, and a woman may experience swelling of internal organs, and this can harm the work of the whole body. If the legs swell in the evening, then this is considered the norm, but if the swelling does not subside by morning, then be sure to consult your doctor. Swelling of the legs can cause varicose veins.

How does cosmetics help?

Excessive swelling can be a sign of pathology. Cosmetics are aimed only at solving the external manifestations of the processes occurring in the body, they do not replace or cancel the doctor's recommendations.

Remove swelling

Clarins French cosmetologists have developed a line of face and body skin care products. The Lift Affine line has a lifting effect, the serum tightens the skin and helps to reduce dark circles around the eyes, and the mask shapes the facial contours, makes the skin glow and fresh. Lait Jamdes Lourdes Milk for Tired Legs instantly relieves the feeling of heavy legs. And now for more details.

On the face

Lift Affine modeling face mask with draining action will help remove excess fluid. It contains extracts of horse chestnut, zerumbet ginger, callikarp and a shining cuff that help relieve puffiness. The effect of the mask is immediate - the swelling goes away, the skin looks fresh and healthy. Also, the product has a pronounced lifting effect, due to which the contours of the face are modeled.

How to use

• Heat the product in your palms.
• Apply a thick layer to problem areas (usually the lower part of the face, nose, neck).
• After 10 minutes, wash off with cool water. The liner inside the package describes a draining massage - do it to enhance the effect of the mask.

Around eyes

The Lift Affine Eye Serum helps relieve puffiness of the eyelids. In the composition - the already familiar extracts of the cuff, horse chestnut and zerumbet ginger, as well as oats and Japanese persimmon - they instantly and for a long time provide a lifting effect. Thanks to this, not only puffiness and dark circles go away, but also the contours of the eyes are modeled, making the look clearer. The serum will also help strengthen the eyelashes.

How to use

• Squeeze a small amount of whey onto your fingertips and heat it up.
• Apply to eyelids by placing fingers on skin without rubbing.
• Close your eyes and press your fingers against the roots of your eyelashes to provide additional nutrition. A draining massage will help increase the effectiveness - close your eyes with the lower part of your palms and tilt your head, gently pressing your palms on the area around the eyes. The product has a light texture, and after application does not leave a sticky feeling.

Swelling of the feet

For a sense of lightness, try Lait Jambes Louders Foot Milk. It not only removes the feeling of heaviness and fatigue from the legs, but also refreshes and moisturizes the skin. The formula of the product is based on natural extracts and essential oils of chamomile and mandarin.

How to use

Massage the milk gently onto the skin from the feet to mid-thighs until completely absorbed. Get regular medical checkups and enjoy your pregnancy as this is a special time in every woman's life. And Clarins products will help you preserve and maintain the beauty of your skin and feel comfortable in this difficult but happy period of your life.