How to take care of your skin during breastfeeding? Recommended skin care products during breastfeeding

Personal situation: I have fair and warm skin, and my skin foundation is good. My skin is very delicate and smooth, and I am not sensitive. My skin is oily in summer and dry in winter. Due to personal maintenance reasons, my skin has now turned neutral, and my lips are lighter and drier. I use lipstick all year round for protection. Sunscreen is also a must-have product all year round. Coupled with long-term use of body lotion, my skin all over my body is very fair.

The previous whitening experience note was liked by many people, so let me summarize my maintenance experience during breastfeeding and after childbirth. My baby is now 3 months old, and my figure has long returned to the state before pregnancy. As for how to restore my figure, I don’t have any experience, because I am not easy to gain weight. The fairies who have been following my notes know that I was very slim throughout my pregnancy. I was the kind of pregnant mother who only gained weight in the belly. I was only 116 pounds before giving birth. On the third day after giving birth, I recovered to 100 pounds, and 90 pounds in 20 days. Recently, my appetite in summer is average, so my weight has dropped.

I started using postpartum skin care on the third day, because I felt a lot of pain in my pelvis and episiotomy wound on the first day after giving birth, so I didn't have the energy to wash my face. So I waited until the third day when I could get out of bed and walk around by myself before I started doing simple skin care. I was in a hurry when I went to the hospital, so I only brought a bottle of eye cream, toner and all-purpose lotion, which was simple and convenient.

Postpartum cleansing recommendation

I only use cleansing milk at night, along with the Clarisonic ARIA Cleansing Device. If I go out during the day, I will remove my makeup and use cleansing milk when I get home in the afternoon, and then use cleansing products again at night.

◆Fresh Soybean Cleansing Gel 50ml

Samples sent from the counter

It does not contain soap base, nor is it an amino acid cleanser. It is a low-foaming cleansing gel with makeup removal effect. It contains fragrance and the smell is very similar to their black tea. I usually use it for morning cleansing, or before taking a nap when I go home. My skin does not feel tight after cleansing, and it feels very soft. It is suitable for morning cleansing. It is not suitable for use with a cleansing device.

◆chanel mousse moisturizing cleanser 150ml

Price: Malaysia Airport Duty Free Shop: 235 yuan

This blue moisturizing cleanser is only available overseas and not sold in mainland counters. It is suitable for dry skin. I have been using it since pregnancy. It is really durable. The foam is rich and delicate. After cleansing, the face is not tight and feels very smooth. It is suitable for morning cleansing. It is very suitable for use with a cleansing device.

◆ Herborist · Jade-like Cleansing Cream

Samples sent from the counter

The sample was a pleasant surprise. I was able to create rich foam with my hands and the foaming ball. I didn't feel tight after cleansing. It can be considered an amino acid cleanser. An affordable alternative to Chanel cleansing milk, it has a good cleaning effect. Suitable for night cleansing. Not suitable for use with a cleansing device.

◆Clarins Soothing Cleanser

The counter gave me a sample, and I also bought a full-size one. It costs about 200 yuan in foreign duty-free shops.

Suitable for pregnant women and sensitive skin, contains fragrance. Lotion texture, very thin, more foam will be produced by hand. Skin feels good after use, but the cleaning power is not strong. Suitable for morning cleansing. Not suitable for use with a cleansing device.

SK-II Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser

30g sample from the counter

Contains fragrance and rose scent. It can be used by pregnant women with sensitive skin. As an amino acid cleanser, the skin does not feel tight after use, but is smoother and has a lot of foam. However, the cost performance is not high, and I would buy the full size without considering the price. It is suitable for night cleansing. It is suitable for use with a cleansing device.

◆Sisley Lily Moisturizing Cleanser

Samples sent from the counter

Contains fragrance, lily scent. Milky lotion texture, almost no foam, suitable for sensitive skin, weak cleaning power. Would not consider buying a full-size product. Suitable for morning cleansing. Not suitable for use with a facial cleanser.

Summary: Since I have non-sensitive skin, I like the feeling of rich foam cleansing. My favorites are Herborist, Chanel, and SK-II. The rest feel average.

Recommended postpartum skin care products

In summer, breastfeeding skin care is mainly simple, and the whole skin care route is mainly whitening and moisturizing. Recently, skin care is the same day and night. Masks are still used during pregnancy, such as Qinrun Mask, Pechoin Sanshenghua Mask, Jingrun Mask, Origins Elm Green Wood Firming Sleeping Mask, Fresh Black Tea Firming Sleeping Mask, etc. I won’t introduce them, and I have posted notes before.

◆MUJI Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Toner 400ml

Price: 100 yuan

A very simple toner without alcohol, fragrance or pigment. Use it as a basic toner after cleansing to moisturize the skin and reduce the burden on the skin.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence 330ml

Price: Hong Kong DFS: about 1,300 yuan

There are only 6 simple ingredients, and there are no ingredients that pregnant women should be cautious about. As a water-based essence, it will not bring much burden to the skin in summer. I will use it with Unicharm cotton pads every night. I used it from 7 months in the late pregnancy to 3 months during breastfeeding. It is the nemesis of closed comedones, and my skin is very translucent. The water and oil balance can also be well controlled.

◆laCabine Whitening Ampoule 30pcs

Price: 238 yuan

Ampoules are very popular, so I bought one too. I like this one more. It has no preservatives and is a VC-type whitening essence. The whitening effect is visible to the naked eye. You can use it safely on the skin around the eyes, and it won't cause fat particles. It's not moisturizing enough when used alone, and needs to be used with a follow-up essence. One can be used about 4 times, which is very cost-effective. I have posted my experience on Meilixiuxing and Weibo.

◆Vichy 89 Energy Bottle 30ml

The trial products sent to me by the Beauty Practice APP

I have been using it recently and have posted my thoughts on Weibo and Beauty. It is also a hydrating essence with very simple ingredients. Its main function is to hydrate and refresh the skin. The gel texture is like water on the face, refreshing and not greasy.

◆ Clarins V Face Firming Essence 100ml

Price: about 650 yuan in duty-free shops

I used it to prevent facial edema during pregnancy. I only had a little facial edema during the whole pregnancy. I am very grateful for its effectiveness. I am currently using it with re fa to do facial lifting and firming.

◆Kiehl's Avocado Eye Cream 14ml

Price: 235 yuan

Basic eye cream, this one contains salicylic acid so pregnant women should use it with caution. I opened it during pregnancy and left it unused. Now I have started using it during breastfeeding. I don't like the feel of this eye cream. If you apply eye essence and then use this eye cream, it will be difficult to apply evenly. Keep the eye skin dry before applying (I have fully emulsified it beforehand). The moisturizing effect is OK, but the effect of reducing fine lines is almost non-existent. In comparison, I prefer Estee Lauder ANR.

◆SK-II Big Red Bottle 100ml

Price: HKD1280 at DFS Hong Kong

I use facial cream as usual in summer, and I put aside Sisley All-purpose Lotion. I use less than in winter, and it doesn’t feel greasy. I’ve posted my experience with this facial cream before, and it’s my favorite.

Recommended postpartum beauty devices

◆NEWA home radio frequency beauty instrument

Price: 2650 yuan

For my thoughts, please see my recent long notes. I really love this beauty device. It is safe to use during breastfeeding if you need maintenance. It is forbidden to use during pregnancy.

◆refa four-wheel face-lift beauty instrument

Price: around 1,600 yuan (duty-free shop promotion price)

I have posted my experience before. This microcurrent works on the surface of the skin, while NEWA works on the bottom layer. It works in two ways to lift and tighten the face and create perfect lines. If you have a large frame, no beauty device will work. You can only rely on surgery to cut your bones.

Recommended health products

Skin care is important, but internal conditioning is also necessary.

◆Red Dates and Tremella Soup

A simple skin care product, Tremella has a lot of collagen, long-term use is very good for the skin. Tremella should not be kept overnight, it must be eaten on the same day.

◆Bird's Nest

It is good for both the baby and the mother's skin from pregnancy to breastfeeding. My daughter's skin was super white and tender after she was born. Every time I go to the hospital for a physical examination, I am always praised for my fair skin, which is much better than other babies.

Swisse collagen oral solution

I have just returned from shopping in Australia. You can see my Australian shopping notes. I have finished a 500ml bottle during breastfeeding and have opened a 1000ml bottle. After drinking this product, I feel that my skin has become better and my skin has become whiter all over my body. Don't ask me how I know this, because more than one person has praised me for my white skin this summer.

◆vitabiotics calcium tablets + lactation multivitamins

I have posted this separately. Multivitamins during lactation improve the quality of breast milk. Although I am 170cm tall and weigh less than 90 catties, I am really thin, but I still have a lot of breast milk. I am exclusively breastfed and the milk is nutritious. My baby is plump after drinking it, not just puffy. Calcium tablets are also necessary during lactation, so I won't say more.