Skin care during pregnancy – Naturally gentle with Quellmed

Skin care during pregnancy: What you should know

Pregnancy is a special time: The body changes, and skin often becomes more sensitive, drier, or more reactive. Many expectant mothers look for gentle, gentle skincare products during this phase – ideally free from fragrances, alcohol, or harmful additives. In this article, you'll learn how to optimally care for your skin during and after pregnancy – and how Quellmed products can support you.

What happens to the skin during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, hormone levels, blood circulation, and connective tissue change—this can also affect the skin. Common changes include:

• Dry, tight or itchy skin, especially on the stomach
• Increased pigment spots or skin blemishes
• More sensitive reactions to care products
• Formation of stretch marks

These skin reactions are natural and temporary – but with the right care you can gently counteract them.

Tips for healthy skin during pregnancy

1. Gentle cleansing

Use mild, soap-free cleansing products without perfumes or alcohol. This will help preserve the skin's natural acid mantle.

2. Maintain moisture

Well-hydrated skin is more elastic and resilient. Moisture also helps relieve feelings of tightness.

Tip: The Quellmed skin spray Naturally refreshes and soothes the skin. It contains only natural healing spring water—rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and iodide—and is free of perfume or preservatives.

3. Targeted care for sensitive skin

During pregnancy, less is often more. Products with few, skin-friendly ingredients are usually the best choice.

In addition to the healing spring water , the Quellmed Caring Skin Cream contains valuable care ingredients such as:

• Shea butter – moisturizing and soothing
• Glycerin – moisturizes
• Squalane – strengthens the skin barrier and makes the skin supple
• Ceramides – support skin regeneration

The cream is free from fragrances, parabens, or alcohol and is ideal for sensitive skin areas such as the stomach, chest, or face.

4. Don’t forget to drink

Drinking plenty of water not only helps your circulation but also supports skin elasticity from within.

5. Sun protection

Hormonal changes cause pigment spots to develop more quickly. Use a gentle, mineral sunscreen daily—even on cloudy days.

Skin care after birth

Even after birth, your skin needs attention – it regenerates, tightens, or dries out more quickly due to breastfeeding.

• Gentle recovery care: Light massages with nourishing creams or oils promote recovery and elasticity.
• Gentle breastfeeding care: Products without fragrances or irritating substances are particularly important for the breast.
• Soothing irritated skin: Quellmed skin spray is ideal for care after breastfeeding or for irritated skin – it refreshes and soothes without being greasy or leaving residue.

Please note

Even though our products have been developed with great care for sensitive skin:

Please always discuss the use of new skincare products during pregnancy or breastfeeding with your doctor or midwife beforehand. Every body reacts differently—especially during this sensitive time.

Naturally cared for – with a good feeling

At Quellmed, we focus on the essentials: skin care products with pure healing spring water from Nienburg, combined with carefully selected nourishing ingredients. Our formulations deliberately avoid unnecessary additives – for a safe, cared-for skin feeling, especially during periods when your skin needs extra attention.