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None Retinol Skin Care - Breastfeeding/Prenatal/Postpartum
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items For new or soon to be parents that need a retinol alternative for skin care that is safe and will help keep your skin and self-care going
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Smells nice, goes on smoothly. No reaction (pimples or rash). Skin doesn't feel 100% hydrated though. And tzone looks dull. Recommend for oily skin but not combo
NOOB All-Day Face Cream, Anti-Aging Retinol Alt
Inexpensive. Works well on hiding fine lines by filling them in. Skin felt dewy and moisturized. Down side is you have to keep applying. Great if you don't wear a lot of makeup. Con to this though, it's about 1/4 full so with how much you need to app...
KIMUSE Hydrating Moisturizing Stick, Multi Balm
Amazing. Leaves skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Con is for the size, it's quite expensive. And considering the 100ml container only lasted a month or less this could be an expensive alternative
Facial Moisturizers, Creams Face Lotions - La Roche-Posay
Very moisturizing! Leaves skin feeling smooth and supple. Down side is if you have combo skin, it did cause pimples on the chin and tzone. But on the cheeks it left them very moisturized and foundation went on smoothly
Hydro Boost instantly quenches skin and locks in hydration
Honestly the best of all I've tried. Left my face feeling amazing and I had a nice glow. Downside is if you're nursing you tend to dry out quickly and I went through it within a month. At $80 bucks a bottle, that hurt. But if you're not nursing, this...
Protini™ Powerpeptide Resurf Serum
Using this now. So far it's been a week and I quite like it. Goes on smoothly and you don't need a lot! Which is good considering how often I need to moisturize. No skin irritation or pimples as of yet. And at $30 it's not a bad product
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative ...
Best overall price. And according to research safe for nursing. Helps with postpartum skin and renews so you can keep your glow. And best of all it won't break the bank!
The Balance Set
Double check with OB or pharmacist if nursing but this cream has been amazing with the postpartum acne. Other moms have sworn by it for hyper pigmentation after pregnancy.
Mommy Brightener with Illuminotex
So many products are unsafe for a nursing parent. I found myself looking at kids products and I found this. Honestly, it's one of my favorites and now I also use with my child. A little goes a long way and the feeling of security knowing your taking ...
Kids Multi-Vitamin Face Cream with Vitamin E, B3, B5 (Niacinamide) & ...
I bought this on a whim and am I glad I did! It lasts for a long time and can be applied to lips, face, and body. I've been using it on my dry patches and face and it has been helping so much! Honestly if you need a quick touch up for dryness it is f...
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick
Body
Suffered psoriasis extinction burst after pregnancy. Worst my skin has ever been. So many creams out there though were not safe for breastfeeding. Was instructed this was and boy did it help. Kept me from going insane with itching and helped with con...
Lipikar Baume AP+M | Body Balm for eczema-prone skin
Cheaper version to help with extreme dry skin after pregnancy. There is also a baby version of this which is amazing! Cost effective way to keep your skin healthy and maintain your self care
AVEENO® Eczema Care Moisturizing Cream
I had some insane reactions to things while pregnant. So many types of oils and my skin would break out in weird orange like peel skin. My friend recommended this and no reaction. Would use a small amount after a shower and my skin felt amazing.
100% organic, cold-pressed body and bath oil - maude
Not budget friendly but wow does it feel amazing. No stretch marks at all from pregnancy. Other moms have also sworn using this for C section to help keep skin healthy to promote recovery. Honestly though, for me it's the no stretch marks and I'm nor...
Summer Fridays Babymoon Belly Balm
Pregnant feet. After a day of working your feet feel like they have been run over by a car. You just want to put them up and relieve some pressure. Treat yourself to these foot masks as a treat for being a warrior (making a baby while also working) -...
SEPHORA COLLECTION Foot Mask
This is the tried and true version for skin care. Safe for pregnancy and postpartum. I use this actually for my eczema as well. Sadly I could not use while pregnant because I developed a weird rash but other moms I know swear by it
Cocoa Butter | Walmart Canada
I have been using Buffy for years! Absolutely loved it. When my skin was crazy scaley from pregnancy this stuff helped sooth. It's one of the most amazing moisturizing bars I have ever come across. That being said I do find it melts quickly so I tend...
Buffy - Lushs Official Website