When the skin suddenly feels empathy

What changes during pregnancy – and why that's completely okay

Glow or gray zone?

Some call it the most beautiful state in the world, others experience a physical rollercoaster. And somewhere in between? Your skin. During pregnancy, it often reflects exactly what is happening inside: hormonal turbulence, emotional excitement, pure life energy – and sometimes uncertainty.

Whether radiant and fresh or suddenly blemished, sensitive or dry: your skin has taken on a leading role in these months. And that's exactly why it deserves something very special now: understanding.

Hormones, baby!

That your skin changes during pregnancy is no coincidence – but the result of a finely orchestrated hormone ballet. Estrogens, progesterone, and co. stimulate blood circulation and sebum production, change the structure of the skin, and sometimes throw everything into disarray.

The result?

• Impurities
• Pigmentation changes
• Tightness & itching
• Stretch marks
• More Glow

Between self-care and self-doubt

Social media often only shows us the “glow moments” of pregnancy – perfectly lit baby bumps and porcelain skin. The reality is usually more nuanced. And that's a good thing.

Because your skin is not a beauty filter, but a living organ that is currently doing something extraordinary.

This is how you care for your skin during pregnancy – gentle, safe, sensible

• Less is more now
• UV protection is not a nice-to-have
• Drink. Sleep. Breathe.
• Eat for two – but please smartly

Beauty that cannot be measured
Maybe you feel strange in your own body right now. Maybe you look in the mirror and don't recognize your skin.

No matter what – your skin is telling your story right now. One of change, strength, adaptation, and depth.

In conclusion: You are not alone

Whether during pregnancy, postpartum, or long after – skin changes with life. And it should. The important thing is: You listen. You stay mindful. And you remember that care doesn't stop with baby care – it starts with yourself.