Skin care for moms

Skin care with an infant (Skin Care in little time) (Short Skin Care Regimen) (Skin Care For New Moms)

Having a baby is a life-changing event in many different respects. Your body spent nine months growing another human being, and getting larger, getting ready to breast-feed and raging with hormones. It is no wonder that your feet are wider, your waistline and breasts will need time to return to normal size and your skin may have broken out from all the hormones. This is the time to take care of yourself so that you can take care of your child.

Many women are discouraged and frustrated when they stare in the mirror and find acne, pimples, wrinkles or skin that just appears tired. You can change your perception by doing a few quick skin care things to put your face back in order. Remember that you just had a baby and this is no time to judge yourself so stop worrying about how your body looks and just concentrate on being a new mom. Your body will get back in shape, your skin will get better and you\’ll just buy some new shoes.

If you are breast-feeding it is especially important to use natural skin care products because chemicals are able to leach into your body and will make their way into your breast milk. Look for skin care products that contain no harsh chemicals or are made by companies who pride themselves in producing green products.

Remember to drink, drink, drink. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and a large part of it is made of fluid. By drinking water and staying hydrated you increase the suppleness of your skin and the ability of your skin to heal after the delivery of your baby. This means that hydrating your skin will also help your stomach and breasts to return to normal size and shape even more quickly.

One of the second most important things to do to take care of your skin is to get rest and sleep. Remember that without sleep your skin will look dry, dull and wrinkled and you are at greater risk for developing pimples. It may be difficult to grab a nap in the afternoon or to appreciate the importance of going to bed early at night but if you don\’t everyone else will read it on your face the next day.

Skin care also includes exfoliation, on both your face and your body. Hyperpigmentation is a condition that affects many pregnant women especially around the belly or face and neck. This hyperpigmentation is caused by the hormones which are necessary to support the pregnancy. Once you\’ve given birth you can help your body to lose the darker skin by exfoliating regularly. Make it a habit of exfoliating your face and body twice a week on specific days. This will help you to maintain a habit.

An inexpensive and yet very effective body scrub is made by mixing sea salts and olive oil. Just a couple tablespoons of olive oil mixed with sea salt will help to exfoliate those areas on your body and prime your skin for moisturizing afterwards. Be sure not to use this body scrub on your neck or face because the skin there is too delicate.

No matter how busy you are with your new baby take time to take a shower everyday. Having a little down time to your self is essential for your mental health. A daily shower will help keep your skin stay clean and healthy. If you are concerned about drying out your hair by showering every day remember that your hair does not need to be washed on a daily basis.

Part of a good skin care regimen after delivery is massage. During your pregnancy the skin over your abdomen was stretched tight but once your baby was delivered your skin will need encouragement to relax and return to its normal shape. The best way to get your skin back to normal is by massaging your stomach and hips.

Part of taking care of yourselves will also include taking care of your hair. Be sure not to neglect your hair cuts or conditioning. Just after the delivery some women experience a significant amount of hair loss or their hair or becomes dull and dry. This is normal after the loss of hormones that were used to support the pregnancy and also made your hair thick and luxurious. This will change within a couple of months but in the initial period it\’s a good idea to get your hair cut and maybe even get it dyed.

You might think it\’s difficult to take an extra few minutes a day for yourself but new moms find that by caring for themselves and protecting their own mental health they are better able to care for their new babies