

Reapply frequently throughout the day and again before turning in at night (how about a bedtime moisture massage from your man?). Apply moisturizer right after you clean your skin (including after you wash your hands) to seal in the water before it has a chance to escape, especially in cold or windy weather.

(Remember, you’re a klutz with a giant belly right now.) Just be careful with the slippery surface you’ve created. That also means you should limit showers or baths to ten to 15 minutes in lukewarm (not hot) water. Although it may seem to make sense, don’t steam your skin - it removes your skin’s natural oils, making it dry and itchy. Lightly pat your skin dry with a soft towel. Use soap no more than once a day (at night if you’re removing makeup) otherwise rinse your face with water. Avoid deodorant soaps, which contain ingredients that soak up moisture.

Try a “non-soap” cleanser like Cetaphil or Aquanil - which are less likely to irritate and dry out your skin. Cleaning your face regularly gets rid of dead skin cells that can contribute to a feeling of dryness. What you can do about dry skin during pregnancy
