Let’s be real: your skin goes on its own postpartum journey, and it doesn’t always get the memo that the baby has already arrived. After pregnancy, your hormones take a wild swing-estrogen levels drop, everything fluctuates, and suddenly your once-glow pregnancy skin is feeling a little… sensitive.
On top of that, you might see new concerns pop up like melasma, acne, dryness, eczema or dermatitis, all while sleep deprivation (hello, newborn life), stress, and stretch marks make everything feel a little more intense.
That drop in estrogen also leads to TEWL—trans-epidermal water loss—which basically means your skin loses moisture more easily. Cue dehydration, tightness, and that “why does my face feel like parchment paper?” moment. Reduced estrogen also slows your natural production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid… which is why postpartum skin needs a whole lot of support.
What Postpartum Skin Needs
Postpartum skin is in rebuild mode. It needs support, strength, hydration, and protection. This is the perfect time to lean into a skincare routine that:
- Strengthens your skin barrier
- Reduces inflammation
- Boosts hydration
- Locks in moisture
- Supports collagen and elastin
- When your barrier is happy and strong, everything else falls into place—and your glow makes its comeback.
My Own Postpartum Skin Story
Trust me—I’ve been there. I was one of those lucky people who never had breakouts or acne in my teens or twenties. My skin was calm, predictable, easy.
Then pregnancy happened… twice.
After both of my babies, my skin turned red, spotty, inflamed, and honestly felt like it had a mind of its own. And it didn’t magically settle after a couple of months—it lingered for years.
What I eventually learned was that it wasn’t “just my skin changing.” It was the massive hormonal fluctuations my body went through. And while the exact cause of rosacea isn’t yet fully understood, experts do agree that hormonal shifts can trigger it. That was absolutely true for me.
So What Actually Helps?
Postpartum skin responds best to gentle, supportive, barrier-first skincare.
Here’s where to start:
Remove overly harsh or active products
Especially high-strength salicylic acid and traditional retinols.
Choose calming, barrier-loving ingredients
Think: kiwi seed oil, niacinamide (B3), omega-3s.
Swap your retinols for a botanical vitamin A
Much gentler, much happier skin.
Apply SPF every single day
Non-negotiable—especially if you’re dealing with melasma.
Stay consistent
A simple routine you can actually stick to—five minutes morning and night.
(If 9pm is chaos, do it at 5pm. You’re in charge.)
Our Postpartum-Safe Favourites
Omega 3 Treatment Oil
A calming, anti-inflammatory, barrier-strengthening must-have.
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Bio Balance IQ Serum (Niacinamide)
Redness-reducing, barrier-supporting, glow-restoring goodness.
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SIV Biome Balancing Serum
A soothing, hydrating serum, builds your skins resilience—perfect for sensitive postpartum skin.
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