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Glowing Skin

April 29, 2009




skin-creamEvery woman wants glowing skin.  When women are pregnant they are often described as having glowing skin.  And yet other women do not feel radiant, but rather they struggle with good skin as a result of their pregnancy.

Chloasma, or the discoloration of facial skin, is a side-effect that many pregnant women suffer from.  Chloasma is also called the mask of pregnancy.  It can be easily treated at home.

What is chloasma?

Chloasma is a tan discoloration of the face that affects pregnant woman when they use oral contraceptives. It is a patchy, excessive pigmentation that generally darkens the facial skin due to hormonal changes. Chloasma is also called melasma.  It results in darkened splotches and pigmented areas around the cheeks, forehead, and upper lips. The condition is far more predominant among pregnant women with darker skin.

Treatment

The symptoms of chloasma can be treated by applying a cream that gently exfoliates the skin. One such homemade cream is a mixture of pumpkin and papaya. This pumpkin and papaya mixture can be used to polish the skin without being abrasive.  As the sun is mostly responsible for skin discoloration, it is important that the woman also apply sunblock to their face every day.

Preparation

Preparing this fruity exfoliator is really easy. The pumpkin and papaya cream consists of a mixture of half a fresh papaya, one egg white, a 15oz can of pureed pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of honey.

Method

Start by removing the seeds from the papaya.  Scoop out the fruit and mash it in a bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg white until it is frothy. Then mix the egg white and mashed papaya together. Afterwards add the pumpkin and honey to the mixture.

Once all the ingredients have been mixed together thoroughly, apply it to your face.  After applying it to the face, let it sit for ten minutes and then rinse it off.  Afterwards be sure to apply sunblock or suntan lotion to your face before going outdoors to prevent chloasma.


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