Skincare is not just about beauty – it's about safety and care.

The skin is the body's largest organ, and during the last stages of pregnancy and the first few days after birth, it undergoes major changes. Hormonal, physical and external factors can cause skin problems in both mother and child.

This article gives you as a new or expectant mother an overview of the most common skin challenges – and how you can care for your skin with natural, effective products from Raz Skincare. I agree that there are many more challenges you can experience with your skin, but I have chosen to highlight the most frequent ones here.

Your baby's skin is something special. It's thinner, more permeable and far more sensitive than adult skin – which means it needs extra care and protection. The skin is still developing in the first months of life, so it's normal for it to react with dryness, redness, small rashes or flakes. The most important thing you can do is keep the skin clean, dry and well-groomed.

For the record:

There are no ingredients in Raz Skincare products that are not approved by health authorities for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, it is important that you find your own guidelines and choose what is right for you and your child.

Just because others tolerate it doesn't necessarily mean that you or your child will tolerate it.
Therefore, always be careful – and pay attention.

SKIN CHALLENGES IN MOTHERS

1. Stretch marks are medically known as Striae distensae. During pregnancy, the skin stretches rapidly and the connective tissue can give way. This results in stretch marks that initially appear as red-purple lines and later become light and pearly.

Recommended care: Vitamin E during the day and A-Retinoid at night. These strengthen the skin's elasticity and stimulate cell renewal, it shouldn't work that effectively, but you keep sending before and after pictures with great results.

Important: Finally, find a Retinoid, as this is a non-toxic vitamin A and at the same time it does not make the skin photosensitive.

2. Melasma / Pregnancy Mask / Hyperpigmentation. Dark pigment spots on the face often occur due to hormonal increases in estrogen and progesterone. The sun intensifies these spots so stop them with the same even on days you stay indoors, you should use SPF30.

Recommended care: Vitamin C serum morning and evening after cleansing and A-Retinoid at night. (Important: It must be a Retinoid as Retinol makes the skin photosensitive) Liquid Face Fluid SPF 30 every single day year round. This also applies to the days you stay indoors.

3. Itchy rash on the stomach and thighs PUPPP (Prurutic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy or in Latin Dermatosis polymorpha gravidarum). Itchy and inflamed skin is often a sign of hormonal imbalance and/or stretched skin.

Recommended care: Dab on Ai and when it has dried, apply a thin layer of Repair on top. Relieves inflammation and restores the skin's barrier.

4. Heat rash and moisture problems in skin folds. Especially in the third trimester, heat and moisture can accumulate in skin folds, leading to itching and irritation. This also happens during breastfeeding as baby and mother have a lot of lovely skin contact.

Recommended care: Powder to Mousse cleanser followed by dabbing with Ai, in severe cases where the skin barrier is damaged you should also treat with Repair.

5. Loose skin and loss of elasticity. After giving birth, it is quite natural for the skin to feel different. The skin on the stomach has been stretched to its maximum, and after giving birth it is as if the elasticity has disappeared. Many people experience that the skin on both the stomach, thighs and breasts feels loose, wrinkled and “flabby” – and this is because the collagen and elastin fibers in the connective tissue have been strained during pregnancy. It takes time for the skin to contract, and for some it never does so completely on its own. But you can help it along the way.

Recommended care: In the morning, massage Smoothing Body Lotion into the skin – it contains ingredients that deeply moisturize and stimulate the skin's natural cell renewal. In the evening, boost the effect by mixing 1 pipette of A-Retinoid into a handful of Smoothing Body Lotion and massage it thoroughly into areas such as the stomach, hips and chest.

Retinoid increases skin firmness, improves structure and stimulates collagen production – and when mixed with body lotion, you get both a deep effect and moisture in one.

It's not an overnight miracle cure – but with daily use, your skin will gradually feel smoother, more supple and more resilient. The sooner you start, the better it will be.

6. Breakouts and dryness after giving birth on the face. The skin often reacts with impurities and dry patches after the hormonal drop, this is very natural but a big nuisance for many.

Recommended care: MDH serum and Rich Face Cream provide moisture and regulate sebum production, and then you automatically have SPF 30 on every day.

7. Hypersensitive and reactive skin. After giving birth, the skin can become more sensitive and many people believe that the skin becomes extra sensitive, these are exactly the same products as for eczema.

Recommended care: Ai and Repair have a soothing effect and strengthen the skin barrier.

8. Breastfeeding sores and cracked nipples. Breastfeeding often causes sores and cracks in the delicate nipple area.

Recommended care: Repair Salve protects and rebuilds vulnerable skin.

Extra: Sensitive skin can be very susceptible to sun damage, especially hyperpigmentation. Use Repair SPF if necessary.

9. Fungus and contact irritation in the breastfeeding area (Candida intertrigo mammae or dermatitis irritativa areolaris. Prolonged moisture and friction can create a breeding ground for fungus or contact dermatitis.

Recommended care: Ai and Repair combine to soothe and protect. Consider Repair with SPF as the area in these cases is also photosensitive and can get sun damage such as hyperpigmentation.

10. Pigmentation around the nipples Hyperpigmentation is natural but can persist, if it is a nuisance it can be cared for and remedied. You must arm yourself with patience.

Recommended care: Vitamin C and Vitamin E to tone and protect the skin. Remember to stop the UV effect by using SPF every time you are out in the sun, even if you are wearing a bra.

SKIN CHALLENGES IN BABY

1. Red tail (diaper rash) Diaper rash occurs due to moisture and friction in the diaper area.

Recommended care: Repair protects and soothes.

2. Childhood eczema (atopic dermatitis) Red, dry and itchy patches.

Recommended care: Repair soothes irritation and restores moisture balance.

3. Umbilical cord The skin area around the umbilical stump can become irritated.

Recommended care: Repair protects and promotes healing.

4. Milk crusts Yellow, scaly crusts on the scalp.

Recommended care: Powder to Mousse on damp cotton wool and then Repair.

5. Heat rash Small red bumps in skin folds and neck.

Recommended care: Powder to Mousse.

6. Scaly and dry skin Newborns often shed the outermost skin barrier.

Recommended care: Repair as a baby massage.

7. Seborrheic dermatitis Can occur on the scalp, face, or diaper area.

Recommended care: Repair.

8. Fungus in the diaper area Often accompanied by redness, warmth and discomfort.

Recommended care: Repair and Ai in combination.

Final remark

Both mothers and children experience natural skin changes during this vulnerable period. At Raz Skincare, we take nature’s chemistry as our starting point and provide you with effective, safe and gentle products that create balance and relief. Remember: skincare is not just about beauty – it’s about safety and care.

If you need personal advice, we are always ready to help you – contact us at www.razskincare.com or catch me on Instagram.

Kind regards from
Beauty expert Raz