Five Tips to Improve Your Postpartum Skin
Congratulations on your new baby! You’ve worked hard mama, and it’s important to make sure that you take care of yourself as you recover. With all of the additional hormones in your system, your skin might be having a tough time and need some TLC. So, take a look at these five tips to help improve your postpartum skin.
1. Wash your Face
It may seem pretty basic, but washing your face can make a huge difference for your skin— especially when you are recovering from having a baby. So, first things first, make sure you identify your skin type. If you already know it, it could have possibly changed during your pregnancy. So, be sure to take a good look at your skin or maybe take a trip to your dermatologist. Once you know your skin type, be sure to pick a soap that works best for it, and wash once in the morning and evening. Be sure to check with your doctor first, but it can be great to follow up with a trusted skincare regimen, as well!
2. Face Serum
Having a great face serum is critical to any skincare routine. It can help fight existing damage as well as protect your skin from any future harm. It can even brighten your complexion and help clear your skin. Make sure to use it right after you wash your face with warm water. This way, your pores will be open and will take in more of the serum’s nutrients and vitamins.
3. Take Your Vitamins
It’s really important to talk to your physician before taking anything, but when possible, taking a vitamin supplement can help keep your hair, skin, and nails healthy. Some women even continue to take prenatal vitamins after having their babies. It’s always better to get your vitamins from food, but as a busy mom, that doesn’t always happen. So, taking a daily vitamin can really help keep your skin and body healthy.
4. Hydration
Hydration is key! People say it all the time, but it’s so true. Make sure you’re getting plenty of water. You need to drink a lot more water if you’re breastfeeding, especially. Keep a water bottle with you at all times and be sure to drink from it as often as you feel thirsty. Water flushes toxins from your body and helps keep your skin glowing and thriving. So, drink up!
5. Sleep (As Much As You Can)
Sleep isn’t always in the cards, as a new parent, but when you can sleep, do it as much as you can. It’s tough when you have a house to clean or work to do, but your skin repairs itself while you sleep. So, you need to make sure you’re catching plenty of Zzz’s for your skin’s sake as well as your sanity.
Your body has been through a lot, and your skin is no exception. So, be sure to take it easy. You and your skin will bounce back in no time!
