Most of the new moms are on their toes while taking care of the baby and couldn’t get enough time to spend on themselves. There are hormonal changes which leave you sleep-deprived and stressed. As a result you may experience acne, pigmentation, dark circles, hair-loss, stretch marks and loss of the glow of the skin you used have before the pregnancy. If you can spare time to follow these tips in your daily routine you can surely get back your glow.
Eat right: Even after the baby arrives you should stick on healthy diet. Having the right nutrients will give your body the strength and endurance to cope up with the stress. You should eat fruits and green vegetables which provides vitamin C and antioxidants. You should also eat protein rich food such as fish, lean meat and nuts. Drink at least 8 glass of water every day. Avoid junk food and alcohol helps getting the glow of your skin.
Moisturizing: Try to keep your skin moisturized by using the moisturizing cream or massage with oil as it helps to hydrate your skin. If your skin is oilier than usual because of the summer heat or pregnancy hormones, you can use an oil-free moisturizer available in the market. Try to apply moisturizing cream/oil twice a day after cleansing the skin properly.
Rest and Pamper yourself: Taking proper rest and adequate sleep also helps in getting back your glow. A small nap in the afternoon or in the night helps to recover your skin faster. Meditation or yoga helps your mind to relax and stress free. Take out some me-time and spend doing something which you enjoy or just pamper yourself. You can go to take a spa treatment or do it at home also. Steam helps to deep clean your pores leaving your skin radiant and smooth and revive its glow.
Cleanse and Protect: It is important to cleanse your skin to prevent clogged pored and dull skin. You should wash your face with cleanser to remove sweat, dirt and oil in the morning and night and apply a toner. You should also wash your face after exercising, cleaning the house etc.
To keep your skin healthy, younger looking and toned you must shield it with sunscreen lotion. During the pregnancy skin becomes more sensitive and prone to burning, sunscreen protects the skin from blotchiness and collagen damage. You should use the sunscreen having SPF between 15-30. It helps to keep acne and pigmentation away thus wearing it should be part of your daily routine. You can choose oil-free or cream based sunscreen lotions according to your skin type.
Facial Exercise: Facial exercise helps in making skin tighter, fuller and plumper. Facial exercise increases the blood circulation which helps in getting the glow back. Facial exercise such as breathing, face massaging exercising, wide open mouth etc. gives you flawless skin. Along with facial exercise some other light exercises such as walking, swimming and cycling also helps getting into shape as well as removing toxins from body and keep your skin clear and reduces the stretch marks.