Pregnancy skincare routine: Get clear, glowing skin with these effective tips

Your whole life changes the moment you find out you're expecting. Those changes are not only limited to your health and diet, but may also include your skincare products. You may already have a cabinet full of products that you swear by to keep your skin looking radiant, but your skin may change drastically once you become pregnant, said Nehaa Juneja, founder, SkinWorks. (Photo: anitahassanandani/ Instagram)

Hormone imbalances can disrupt your skin's delicate balance, accelerate dehydration, make your skin more vulnerable, and reduce your skin's ability to withstand dirt, wind, and UV rays. Your old, dependable routine is no longer so dependable. You'll need a skincare routine that's both healthy for you and your child. Below, Juneja suggests a pregnancy-friendly skincare routine. (Source: Lisa Haydon/Instagram)

Do not forget to moisturise after a shower. Parts of your body are stretching, and the hormones that can agitate your skin. This can result in itchy, tight skin, which can make your pregnancy more difficult than it needs to be. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Natural ingredients including avocado peptides and ceramides are used in pregnancy-safe moisturisers to keep the skin hydrated and balanced. Furthermore, pregnancy-safe moisturisers are hypoallergenic, breastfeeding-friendly, and safe for both mother and baby. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Moisturising and hydrating are two distinct things when it comes to skincare. The main purpose of a moisturiser is to create a barrier between your skin and the air, preventing water from evaporating the skin's surface, said Dr Batul Patel, medical director, and dermatologist, The Bombay Skin Clinic. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Hydrators, on the other hand, are designed to increase the water content of the skin. In an ideal world, you'd start with a hydrator to get moisture into your skin, then follow up with a moisturiser to keep it there during the day. When used together, they form the foundation of every good pregnancy-safe skincare routine. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Exfoliating is beneficial to your skin. It clears the pores of microscopic dead cells that can clog them. Your moisturiser and hydrator will penetrate deeper to where they are most successful now that the dead cells have been extracted and the clean, healthy skin has been exposed. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Besan or gram flour is one of our favourite exfoliants. It's all-natural, inexpensive, safe for your infant, soft on the skin, and can be used on any part of your body. Here's a perfect recipe for exfoliating with besan. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Ingredients: • Gram Flour (Besan) • Milk • Turmeric (Haldi) Method *In a small cup, add 1 tablespoon gram flour. *A few drops of milk (it doesn't take much) should be added. *Add a pinch of turmeric to the mix. *Mix thoroughly. *If the mixture is too thick, add a few drops of water/ milk at a time until you have a paste. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

How to apply? *To prepare your skin before applying the besan-haldi paste. Splash some lukewarm water on it. *After that, rub the paste in small circular motions. *Massage the mixture onto your skin for another 3 minutes. *Finally, rinse your face with lukewarm water to remove any remaining paste and pat dry with a clean, soft towel. Exfoliating twice a week is recommended.(Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

You need to be consistent with your skin care regime, add extra hydration, drink water, protect skin with antioxidants and you can extend the life of your facial and retain that fresh, dewy glow for longer. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

So, how are you taking care of your skin? (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)