Postpertum Care
How To Take Care Of Your Skin After Delivery
8 min | Updated on 30-03-2023 by HappyPreggie
A woman goes through a lot of mental and physical changes while introducing a new life into the world. During and after pregnancy, your hair and skin health, in particular, undergo significant changes. Returning to regular life might feel like a distant dream at times.
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But there's some good news: none of these changes are permanent. With a little self-care, women may return to looking and feeling like their pre-pregnancy selves in no time. This article seeks to detail the physical changes women notice in their skin during pregnancy and how to combat them with self-care.
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Stretch marks appear in numerous places of women's bodies after birth as a result of their increased weight and subsequent decrease. These stretch marks will not go completely, but they will fade with time. They will be pink, purple, or reddish-brown in color at first. The pigmentation will fade with time, making them appear lighter.
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The increased amount of pregnancy hormones in the body causes this shift in pigmentation. After pregnancy, these hormones progressively disappear. While some brown areas may fade away, others may remain on the skin. Anyone suffering from this illness should stay out of the sun as much as possible.
The stress of motherhood can have a negative impact on your skin. One of them is the appearance of brownish patches. To keep these black spots from becoming worse, treat your skin gently and wash it twice a day with a light cleanser.
Hormonal changes, as well as lack of sleep after childbirth, cause dark circles and swollen eyes. Your eyes reflect the exhaustion that your body feels after giving birth. Constantly waking up to feed the baby leads to a lack of sleep, which results in dark circles.
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Acne outbreaks are fairly prevalent during and after pregnancy. Pimples might come out as a result of high progesterone levels after pregnancy. This may come as a shock to you if you've had clean skin throughout your pregnancy.
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Many of you may have sensitive skin as a result of your pregnancy. Anything might produce a negative reaction in your skin. Even a small amount of sun exposure, for example, can cause the skin to burn. Some chemicals, such as chlorine and detergent, might irritate your skin.
We understand that as a new mother your first priority is to ensure that your baby stays happy and healthy. However, this should not be used as an excuse to neglect your health. Take a shower at least once a day, and make sure you wash your face twice a day. Use a clean soft cloth to wipe your skin gently to eliminate all impurities.
(Image credits to Canva)
But there's some good news: none of these changes are permanent. With a little self-care, women may return to looking and feeling like their pre-pregnancy selves in no time. This article seeks to detail the physical changes women notice in their skin during pregnancy and how to combat them with self-care.
Common Skin Issues After Delivery
#1 Stretch Marks
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Stretch marks appear in numerous places of women's bodies after birth as a result of their increased weight and subsequent decrease. These stretch marks will not go completely, but they will fade with time. They will be pink, purple, or reddish-brown in color at first. The pigmentation will fade with time, making them appear lighter.
#2 Melasma
Melasma is a skin condition that manifests itself as brown or blue-gray patches or freckle-like spots on the skin. It's commonly referred to as the "pregnancy mask." Dark spots on the face might appear during pregnancy. Chloasma and melasma are two terms for the same thing.
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The increased amount of pregnancy hormones in the body causes this shift in pigmentation. After pregnancy, these hormones progressively disappear. While some brown areas may fade away, others may remain on the skin. Anyone suffering from this illness should stay out of the sun as much as possible.
#3 Dark Spots
The stress of motherhood can have a negative impact on your skin. One of them is the appearance of brownish patches. To keep these black spots from becoming worse, treat your skin gently and wash it twice a day with a light cleanser.
#4 Dark Circles
Hormonal changes, as well as lack of sleep after childbirth, cause dark circles and swollen eyes. Your eyes reflect the exhaustion that your body feels after giving birth. Constantly waking up to feed the baby leads to a lack of sleep, which results in dark circles.
#5 Acne
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Acne outbreaks are fairly prevalent during and after pregnancy. Pimples might come out as a result of high progesterone levels after pregnancy. This may come as a shock to you if you've had clean skin throughout your pregnancy.
#6 Hypersensitivity
(Image credits to Canva)
Many of you may have sensitive skin as a result of your pregnancy. Anything might produce a negative reaction in your skin. Even a small amount of sun exposure, for example, can cause the skin to burn. Some chemicals, such as chlorine and detergent, might irritate your skin.
8 Easy Steps To Take Care Of Your Skin
#1 Wash your skin regularly
We understand that as a new mother your first priority is to ensure that your baby stays happy and healthy. However, this should not be used as an excuse to neglect your health. Take a shower at least once a day, and make sure you wash your face twice a day. Use a clean soft cloth to wipe your skin gently to eliminate all impurities.