Skincare is self-care. So why should things be any different when you get pregnant? In fact, it makes complete sense to go all-guns-ablazing with your skincare routine during pregnancy and beyond. Your skin goes through several changes during this magical time in your life and it’s good to be extra careful. Just as careful you will be your newborn’s skincare routine too. The best thing to do for both of you? Go natural! A natural skincare routine is just what both of you need to maintain that lovely mom-and-me glow up!
How To Care For Your Skin During Pregnancy?
When you are pregnant, your skin may go through a couple of very visible changes. This includes hyperpigmentation, and of course, stretch marks. Signs of both can be managed pretty well with the help of a natural skincare routine consisting of products that specifically target these two issues.
A Stretch Marks Cream for Stretch Marks
Let’s start with the one skincare item every single pregnant woman needs to add to her vanity – a good and natural stretch marks cream.
As your baby grows inside you, your belly expands to accommodate their growth. All that extra stretching can strain the skin on your belly, leading to the development of visible ridges and blue, red or flesh coloured lines known as stretch marks.
While stretch marks are harmless and nothing to worry about, they may affect your self-confidence. So to prevent them from overstaying their welcome, you can try and gently nudge them out the door with the help of a stretch marks cream that contains potent ingredients such as STRIOVER™ and Coffee Extracts. Both of them are quite effective in reducing the appearance of stretch marks while soothing irritated skin.
A Skin Brightening Serum For Hyperpigmentation
Also known as Melasma, hyperpigmentation is a result of pregnancy-induced hormonal fluctuations. This causes your body to produce more melanin than it used to, leading to the formation of dark patches on your face, which are also sometimes lovingly referred to as “mask of pregnancy”. Just like stretch marks, hyperpigmentation generally resolves on its own but you can definitely restore your skin’s radiance by using a natural skin brightening serum.
Choose a serum that ideally contains ingredients that specifically target dullness and hyperpigmentation. For example, NaturePep® Pea, Bakuchiol, and Coffee Extracts are all super powerful when it comes to reducing pigmentation and dark spots.
How To Care For Your Newborn’s Skin?
Now let’s talk about your baby for a bit because having a natural skincare routine for them is just as important. Your tiny bundle of joy deserves the best too, after all!
Diaper Rash Cream to Treat Diaper Rashes
For babies, diaper rashes are probably the number one skin issue that makes them go from happy to cranky in a minute! Poor things don’t understand that mom’s got the cure right in her baby bag! A natural diaper rash cream made up of soothing ingredients such as Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulphate, Sunflower Seed Oil and CyroOats is all you need to calm inflamed skin, stop itchiness and speed up the healing process.
Baby Massage Oil for Multiple Reasons
A baby massage oil does a lot more than strengthening the bond a mother and her child share! Natural options containing Sesame Oil, Ashwagandha, Almond Oil, and Calendula promote deeper relaxation, thereby calming your baby and getting them ready for sound sleep. Plus, they also help in strengthening your baby’s bones, hydrating their skin, and keeping bacterial infections at bay.
How To Care For Your Skin Post Childbirth?
It might seem like a bit much, but you will have to tweak your skincare slightly (we know, again!) after childbirth. Mostly to make sure you can address its current concerns.
Nipple Butter for Nursing Moms
Nipple discomfort is more than just discomfort when you regularly nurse your baby. It can be downright painful sometimes, requiring a treatment that actually does what it claims. Our recommendation? Try using natural nipple butter. Butters that contain Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Turmeric, and Sodium Hyaluronate can be a great way to deal with nipple soreness, itching, and irritation. Add Ghee to the mix and you get a naturally moisturising that heals and hydrates.
Body Oil to Prevent New Stretch Marks
Natural body oils are a great way to prevent new stretch marks from setting in. Especially if they contain naturally moisturising ingredients such as specific essential oils, herb extracts, Ghee, and Caffeine Extracts. This potent combination can boost your skin’s collagen production, keeping your skin hydrating while restoring its natural youthfulness.
Conclusion
Developing a natural skincare routine for every stage of your journey into motherhood can seem challenging. But with the right products, you can keep yours and your baby’s skin soft, supple, and smooth without spending too much time, money or effort on it. Just be sure to choose products that are truly natural and certified safe for use – whether on your skin or your baby’s.
