Nay or Bae: Exercises New Moms Should Avoid and Incorporate into Their Skin Care Routine

New mothers should be careful about their skin care routine to ensure both their health and the safety of their baby. First, it’s important to avoid skin care products that contain harmful ingredients such as retinoids, salicylic acid, and certain essential oils. Instead, choose products that are suitable for sensitive skin and that are natural. Adequate hydration through drinking water and moisturizer is essential to maintain healthy skin. Sun protection is very important, so wearing sunscreen and protective clothing is recommended. Additionally, maintaining a consistent skin care routine, including cleansing, moisturizing, and gentle exfoliation, can help rejuvenate and nourish the skin.

Dr. Rashmi Shetty, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Raw Skin and Aesthetics, Mumbai and Hyderabad says, “A woman’s hormones are at their peak during pregnancy as they need to be delivered to the growing human being inside them. However, after birth, Later, all these hormones drop.Furthermore, the body goes through a lot of stress through labor and childbirth, which results in noticeable changes in the skin and hair.

“When it comes to breastfeeding, it’s important to use the right skin care products to maintain your skin and ensure your baby is safe,” says Dr. Batul, dermatologist, founder and medical Director – The Bombay Skin Clinic feels

7 Exercises New Moms Should Stick To:

1. Appendix
   Although some mothers may doubt the effect of supplements due to breastfeeding, it is important to consider supplements for better skin and hair and overall health. “Soon after childbirth, our body becomes weak and supplementation is one of the most effective ways to increase the level of nutrients in our body,” added Shetty.
2. Moisturization
   It is very important to use plenty of moisturizer to keep the face and skin lubricated and hydrated. “During pregnancy, the belly, breasts, and bottom increase in size, leading to stretch marks after childbirth. Moisturizing can help combat these stretch marks and restore your skin to its original glory.” “Night creams are equally important as they help in the skin’s rejuvenation process overnight,” explains Shetty.
3. Light activities
   If you were concerned about using actives during your pregnancy, it’s perfectly fine to reintroduce mild ones like niacinamide or glycolic acid into your skin care routine after the baby is born.
4. Vitamin C
   “Vitamin C works to reduce the hyperpigmentation that is common in pregnancy due to hormones and is safe to use,” says Dr. Patel.
5. Glycerin
   Works as an excellent moisturizing ingredient.
6. A physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
   Provides protection from heat of the sun, burns etc.
7. Azelaic acid
   “A molecule that not only works on acne and acne scars, but also on pigmentation,” says Dr. Patel.

3 Ingredients New Moms Must-Have escape:

1. Retinol
   “Retinol is an antioxidant, which means it protects your skin from free radical damage. It also stimulates collagen, which makes skin firmer. Finally, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Reduces appearance. While research is still ongoing, preliminary studies do not recommend oral retinol use during pregnancy because it may cause birth defects. So, it’s better to be safe than sorry,” Dr. Says Patel.
2. Salicylic acid
   This ingredient is commonly used to treat acne, but breastfeeding mothers should avoid it as it can predispose your baby to Reye’s syndrome.
3. Hydroquinone
   “Hydroquinone is a powerful pigment reducer but there is not enough research to consider it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. So it would be wise to avoid it,” says Dr. Patel.

3 Avoidance methods include:

1. Very hot bath
   “After delivery, bathing with very hot water is not recommended as it can dilate the blood vessels leading to dizziness,” says Dr. Shetty.
2. Scalp massage
   Due to the fluctuation of hormones and nutrients in the body, excessive scalp massage can damage your hair.
3. Scrubbing/over exfoliation
   “It is recommended to stay away from scrubs and exfoliants for a while as they can further dehydrate the skin and lead to irritation and redness,” feels Dr. Shetty. are