Becoming a mom is a cloud nine moment for every woman. You are focused on enjoying every milestone of your baby. But amid their new responsibilities and their usual day-to-day tasks, new moms may neglect take care of themselves, especially their skin. Here are five skin care tips to keep you looking fresh and vibrant.
Skin Care Tips for Moms
- Clean your skin gently
A major mistake most women commit is using harsh soaps and cleaners while cleansing skin. Such products can cause irrevocable damage. Experts suggest that you cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser when you wake up in the morning as well as before going to bed and wash with clean water. This will remove dirt, sweat, make up as well as oil that accumulates and get trapped on the pores and cause pimples and other skin issues. When choosing a cleanser, choose one that can exfoliate as well as hydrate your skin.
- Keep your skin hydrated
Keeping your skin hydrated is necessary for maintaining its health. You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day to maintain the right level of hydration. This will help keep your skin healthy and glowing.
- Use sunscreen
Overexposure to the UV rays is a significant threat to your skin and your health. Apply sunscreen when stepping out to protect your skin from the harsh sunlight. This will also help reduce risk of wrinkles and other signs of aging. Choose sunscreen with SPF that will maintain the natural pH (potential hydrogen) levels of the skin.
- Moisturize your skin
Using moisturizer is essential for restoring the water content of your skin. It helps to trap moisture on the topmost layer of your skin. It is advisable to apply moisturizer in the morning and before going to bed at night.
- Practice mindful nutrition
Nutritious food is crucial to maintain the health of your skin and importantly, your overall health. Include foods that are rich with antioxidants, fruits like berries, pineapple and orange; fish as well as leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli and so on in your diet. Antioxidants will remove free radicals that cause signs of aging.
Proper sleep is also essential. New moms may find their sleep disrupted, but it is necessary to find time for enough sleep. Insufficient sleep not only affects your health but will also result in the appearance of dark circles around your eyes, dull skin, and so on.
These simple but effective strategies can help you take care of your skin even as you focus your attention on your little one.
