26 May 2023 | 6 min Read
Sudeshna Chakravarti
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In April this year, actress Ileana D’Cruz took to her Instagram account to announce that she is expecting her first baby soon. The mamma-to-be posted a series of adorable snaps to share this joyful news officially. Since then, the actress has been sharing tiny tidbits from her pregnancy journey and recently uploaded baby bump pictures on her stories, where her pregnancy glow is unmissable!
Pregnancy itself brings a radiant and fresh complexion, and Ileana’s posts have made her fans wonder about the secret behind her luminous and glowing skin. Don’t fret, as we are to help you decode the secret! Read on as we spill the tea on the science of pregnancy glow and simple ways you can achieve glowing skin like Ileana D’Cruz.
The mum-to-be has been candid about her pregnancy journey and often shares what she’s up to through Instagram. Recently, she talked about one of the pros of being pregnant—she gets to indulge in whatever she wants and also shared her recent food cravings.
In her recent stories, Ileana can be seen flaunting her adorable baby bump in front of her mirror. She posted two pictures, one facing the mirror and the second with a different angle, where her adorable bump is clearly noticeable as compared to the first one. Talking about the pictures, Ileana joked about how a change in the angle can make all the difference!
Ileana’s pictures were too cute to handle and her fans gushed about her naturally radiant and glowing skin.
As you know, during pregnancy, there is an influx of hormones in your body and that further causes a lot of changes in your skin and hair. You may notice that during this time, your skin has a natural and healthy glow your hair is thicker than usual.
However, this not always be the case, as some women may also experience acne breakouts and other skin conditions like hyperpigmentation during pregnancy.
Nonetheless, if you want to maintain your overall skin health and achieve an unmissable pregnancy glow like Ileana, then you must incorporate the following steps in your daily routine.
Drinking ample amounts of water benefits your body in many ways, and promoting better skin is one of them. In fact, it has been scientifically proven that adequate hydration may have a favourable impact on your skin.
Drinking 8-10 cups of water every day can help your body flush out toxins and improve skin elasticity. Acne-prone and sensitive skin can benefit greatly from higher inputs of dietary water.
A clean skin surface is key to radiant skin. Cleansing your skin helps remove all the dirt, oil, and pollution particles that clog pores and cause dullness. You can consider using a targeted natural clay face wash to cleanse your skin every morning and night.
Make sure the face wash contains purifying ingredients like Moroccan lava clay, activated charcoal, kaolin clay, and witch hazel extracts that deeply clean and detoxify your skin, tighten pores, and improve skin radiance.
Exfoliation is essential for smooth, glowing skin. It helps eliminate layers of dead skin cells to reveal fresher and brighter-looking skin underneath. Use a gentle face scrub to remove blackheads, whiteheads, and dead skin cells. Exfoliate lightly, once or twice a week to get a smooth, nourished, and youthful glow.
Protecting your skin from sun exposure can go a long way in keeping it radiant and healthy. Ask any beauty expert, and they will tell you that wearing sunscreen daily is pivotal to maintaining your skin’s glow.
You can consider adding mineral-based sunscreen to your beauty routine to protect your skin from sunburns and UV rays. Make sure that the sunscreen you opt for contains pregnancy-safe ingredients like carrot seed oil and raspberry oil, and offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
Consuming nutrient-rich foods that are also high in good fats can boost your skin health. Foods such as flaxseeds, coconut, nuts, chia seeds, avocados, and olives are rich in healthy fats that can enhance your body’s ability to build strong cell membranes essential for protecting your skin against environmental damage.
Facial serums help deliver essential micronutrients into the deep layers of your skin and enhance radiance from within. Applying a natural Vitamin C serum twice a day can help your skin fight against free radical damage, and keep it protected from sun damage and environmental pollutants. It also helps improve the skin texture to reveal clearer, and smoother skin.
Like the serum, moisturising is also one of the most important steps in your skincare routine. It keeps your skin hydrated and gives it a healthy sheen. You can choose a moisturiser that is suitable for your skin type and concern.
For instance, if you suffer from acne, make sure to choose a natural green tea face cream to nourish and hydrate your skin, and also control acne breakouts. Apply the face cream twice a day to control oil production, and redness, and to achieve balanced hydration.
These simple and effective tips will surely help you achieve radiant pregnancy glow like Ileana. So make sure to incorporate them into your daily routine and be consistent in following them. Also, ensure that all the products that you are using are pregnancy-safe and contain natural and plant-based ingredients to safeguard your as well as your baby’s health.
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Cover Image Credit: Ileana D’Cruz / Instagram
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