Postpartum skin care

Postpartum skin care

After the birth of her newborn baby, the mother is preoccupied, especially during the first months, with attention and care for the skin, as many mothers suffer from skin problems that cannot be hidden, which appear after childbirth as a result of some hormonal changes in the body such as: the appearance of pimples and acne, so you must take care of the skin after childbirth by following some of the tips and natural recipes that we will talk about in this article, and it is also possible to take care of the mother’s skin and body after childbirth by using the time of child care to take care of herself, due to the lack of time with her child, in order to restore the natural appearance of the skin and the beautiful body shape, This is done by following a sound health program that encourages regular exercise, such as walking.

Postpartum skin care methods

There are many methods that help to take care of the skin after childbirth, including the following:

• Proper facial cleansing: Cleansing the skin helps to get rid of the excessive oils of the skin, which cause the appearance of acne, by cleaning the face twice a day with a cleanser suitable for the skin type, and drying it with a soft and smooth towel.
• Applying a suitable moisturizer to the skin regularly: Constantly using a moisturizer on the skin after cleaning it, because the moisturizer makes the skin moist and smooth, and you must choose the appropriate moisturizer for the skin type. If the skin is dry, you must choose a water-based moisturizer that helps moisturize and soften it.
• Drink enough water: Water has many benefits for the health of the body and skin, as it contributes to preserving the body’s hormones and preventing them from changing, by enhancing liver functions in a correct manner, and it is always recommended to drink an amount of not less than eight glasses of water on a daily basis.
• Eat vegetables that promote healthy skin: There are many leafy vegetables that make the skin healthy and supple, by containing many minerals and vitamins in its ingredients. Examples of these vegetables are watercress, cauliflower, spinach, and kale.
• Using natural ingredients for the skin: Avoid applying creams that contain many chemicals that harm breastfeeding women, and replace them with natural materials such as: vitamin E oil, olive oil, and cocoa butter, to get rid of annoying stretch marks.
• Wear sunscreen regularly: The sunscreen must be applied constantly when exposed to the outside weather, because the sunscreen helps protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, and works to remove pigmentation such as melasma, which may appear due to pregnancy.
• Get enough sleep: The mother should get enough sleep; Because it enhances the health and beauty of the skin.
• Take many vitamins: This is to obtain healthy and proper food for breastfeeding mothers, as the skin after childbirth needs healthy food by consuming vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and selenium.
• Regularly see a doctor when exposed to the appearance of ugly skin problems: The doctor can help remove skin problems, by prescribing a cream or medicine to reduce skin problems, and laser treatment can be applied to get rid of some difficult skin problems.

Natural recipes to get rid of stretch marks

There are many reasons for the appearance of stretch marks, as they may appear to many women after pregnancy, and they can appear to women and men in general of all ages as a result of weight gain or loss, and stretch marks make the appearance of the skin of the body ugly, and stretch marks can be eliminated by applying skin care products available in the market that contain harmful chemicals and are not guaranteed in the results, or through effective and simple natural recipes that reduce their appearance naturally and safely, including the following:

aloe vera

Aloe vera contains effective healing properties as it works on the production of new and bright skin cells, and its method is:

• the ingredients: A leaf of fresh aloe vera.
• How to prepare:
  • Aloe vera gel is extracted, applied to the stretch marks and gently massaged.
  • Aloe vera gel is left on the skin for a period of 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Wash the skin with warm water.
  • The recipe is repeated on a daily basis.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is an effective natural remedy that helps reduce stretch marks and get rid of their appearance. Cocoa butter can be used during pregnancy to protect the skin of the body from the appearance of annoying stretch marks. Its method is:

• the ingredients: An appropriate amount of cocoa butter.
• How to prepare:
  • Cocoa butter is placed on the areas of stretch marks and massaged well to be absorbed by the skin.
  • Leave on the skin all night.

Cucumber and lemon juice

Lemon is a natural acid that has effective healing properties that help remove stretch marks, while cucumber contains cooling properties that help soothe the skin and make it fresh and lively, and its method is as follows:

• the ingredients:
  • An appropriate amount of lemon juice.
  • An equal amount of cucumber juice to lemon juice.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix cucumber juice with lemon juice, to obtain a consistent mixture.
  • Apply to stretch mark areas.
  • Leave the mixture on the stretch marks for 10 minutes.
  • Wash the skin with lukewarm water.

Apricot and lemon juice

Pure apricot oil contains natural exfoliating properties that help get rid of old skin and produce new skin cells to remove stretch marks, and its method is:

• the ingredients:
  • Two to three grains of apricot.
  • A small amount of lemon juice.
• How to prepare:
  • Cut the apricot, extract its seeds and mash.
  • Mix apricot puree with lemon juice, to get a paste.
  • The paste is placed on the stretch mark areas.
  • Leave on the skin for 15 minutes.
  • Wash the skin with lukewarm water.
  • The recipe is repeated daily for a month to get effective results.