Nail polish in pregnancy: the complete guide with answers to all your questions
If you are waiting for sure you will be asking yourself many questions about what you can do and what you should avoid, both at the table and in everyday life. By reading this article you will discover everything there is to know between nail polish and pregnancy and you will be able to better adjust yourself. Watch this video too to discover all the things that you should avoid doing if you are pregnant!
Nail polish in pregnancy: Even those who are not expecting should let their nails rest
Before talking about the possibility of putting on or not applying nail polish during pregnancy, it is better to make a clarification. Nail polish always damages the nail plate in the long run and it is better not to abuse it. What is best avoided during the nine months of pregnancy is rather the reconstruction of the nail. This is because putting on and removing the enamel does not harm the fetus as the enamel remains on the nail plate and on the nail matrix but is never absorbed. at the circulatory level. The ideal would be to use it when you feel like doing it but making sure to leave your nails bare and well hydrated for a few hours or a few days with the help of hand cream or olive oil. Green light to nail polish if you want to add a touch of glamor or for a "special occasion: maybe take it off in the evening before going to bed and leave your nails free to breathe. To fully benefit from the moisturizing properties of the hand cream and nutrients, listen to some always valid advice both if you are a future mother and if you are not experiencing the period of pregnancy.
Buy only good quality products and don't put it on. nail polish in the presence of broken, chipped or mycosis nails. Avoid getting the nail polish on your skin and be sure to put it on (and always take it off in a ventilated environment).
And now read this article: you will find the answer to all the doubts that may come to your mind during pregnancy regarding the use of nail polish, reconstruction products, acetone, solvent, colored gels and semi-permanent nail polishes and any other product used for the DIY manicure or by a professional beautician!
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Nail polish during pregnancy: it is forbidden to put it on when there are a few days left before delivery
A few days before giving birth, when you enter the last weeks of graduation, remove the nail polish, because in the case of a sudden cesarean the doctor will always need to check the color of the nails. This applies to the last few days but for all nine months of pregnancy avoid nail reconstruction.
Some believe that it is better to avoid nail polish in pregnancy if put with a nail reconstruction because the substances are bad for the fetus: in reality this is not the case, the only possibility to create damage to the fetus would be to go to a beauty center that does not adopt hygiene and safety measures and could cause you infections. But in reality it is better to wait a few months after giving birth to proceed with the reconstruction of the nails because (you may have noticed) during pregnancy the nails are more fragile and a reconstruction is always a somewhat invasive intervention that can leave you damaged nails and even more sensitive. If you have doubts, in this case, more than the gynecologist, you could ask your trusted dermatologist for advice!
How should you then regulate the subject of semi-permanent nail polish when you are expecting a baby?
From a psychological point of view it is good to remember that a pregnant woman especially during her first pregnancy often has difficulty accepting her changing body, and a good way to familiarize yourself with the new shapes and take care of your body without changing your own. beauty routine. Taking care of your nails naturally also falls into these daily care: a ritual that will make you feel good about yourself! At the moment there are no particular contraindications in the application of normal or semi-permanent nail polish. Although, as we have said, hormonal changes cause nails to flake off more easily and therefore a greater chance that then the nails with treatments such as semi-permanent polish can be damaged or stressed! Surely when a woman is expecting a child she has to pay attention to her diet, the need for vitamins and minerals changes compared to other moments in life and only a healthy diet can fill the deficiency of vitamins and minerals that the mother gives to her child. womb.
So even when it comes to semi-permanent nail polish the answer is yes, it can be used but always in moderation, choosing high quality products and reliable beauty centers that respect all hygiene standards. Every now and then, however, try to leave the nail tissue free to breathe, without semi-permanent nail polish and just without nail polish!
Nail polish during pregnancy: can it be applied or does its use create problems for the pregnant woman?
Ok, we confess: you can put on nail polish during pregnancy! However, remember to always choose good quality products even in terms of solvents. Choose mild and natural solvents if possible that do not contain acetone to avoid having to inhale chemicals. Plus, remember to put on and take off your nail polish in a well-ventilated area. For the total well-being of the nails, choose nutritional products: nails are more fragile than usual during gestation because your body offers the fetus most of the precious nutrients such as iron, folic acid and silicon. You could then choose specific nail polishes that contain ingredients that help the mother to strengthen her nails such as silicon, calcium or vitamin E. So in addition to having beautiful and colored nails during pregnancy you will also have them strong and resistant! If you love manicure, you can therefore rest assured because the substances of the nail polish do not harm the fetus: you can therefore look at the top and feel perfectly fine even during pregnancy, keeping almost all your usual beauty routine. When it comes to nail polish during pregnancy as well as when it comes to dyeing hair during the months of waiting and breastfeeding, there is a lot of confusion and a lot of misinformation.
It is also true that some doctors and gynecologists advise not to use enamel in the first three months of pregnancy: the first trimester is a very delicate phase for the development of the baby! What everyone agrees on is to always remove it before giving birth because during a sudden cesarean, as with any other surgery, it is good to be able to observe the nails to quickly understand if there are leaks or spills of blood. Even the lips are a physical condition indicator therefore it would be better not to cover them for example with aesthetic tattoos. The state of health of the mother must always be kept under control, in particular through two medical instruments, the oximeter and the pulse oximeter,
to be applied on the nail which with small rays of light emanate and keep its state of health under control.
If the nail has a layer of enamel that is too thick or dark in color, there may be difficulties
monitoring. In any case, it is always better to contact expert and competent hands and innovative beauty centers!
Nail polish in pregnancy: pay attention to formaldehyde for women during pregnancy
In addition to using high quality products, make sure that the nail polish you use in the nine months you are expecting your baby does not contain any harmful substances, in particular pay attention that it is highlighted to be formaldehyde free. Formaldehyde is a substance used in chemicals and in high quantities can promote allergic reactions and infections of the eyes or mucous membranes. The enamels on the market are usually without formaldehyde (formaldehyde free) but it is always better to also check all the dyes that are included in products for reconstruction, semi-permanent nail polish or colored gels. Another substance to pay close attention to is toluene which is used in solvents and some glazes to make them more liquid and easier to apply. Make sure that all the products you or your beautician use for your manicure are tuolene free.
There is also another substance to which it is good to pay close attention and it is DBP. The use of DBP is prohibited in the European Community, but is sometimes inserted into plastic or resin products because it increases the duration and yield. The advice is therefore during pregnancy to use only plastic and resin products produced in Europe, so that they are DBP free. DBPs may certainly be less common in Europe, but it is easy to come across products imported into Italy that are still not completely free of these harmful substances.
This is true not only for nail polishes but also for other products such as hair sprays which absolutely must not contain formaldehyde, toluene and DPB. Always read the labels of all the products you use carefully and make sure they are free of substances that are harmful to the mother and fetus (substances that are chemical and still hurt, so avoiding them is certainly not a problem). There are also vegan nail polishes that contain only natural substances and are free of any toxicity: ideal for protecting the environment of the baby you carry in your womb.
With this article on nail polish in pregnancy we hope to have clarified your ideas on the subject a little. In any case, women during pregnancy manifest very different disorders or health conditions so if you have any doubts always ask your gynecologist and your obstetrician for advice, who knowing your situation and experiencing your pregnancy closely week after week will be able to advise you. better and guide you in all your choices, even in those concerning your beauty!
