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Brown-skin mamas: Glowing skin postpartum
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items Your body changed to make a baby, now your skin is changing too. If you’re a brown-skin mama like me (or soon-to-be) dealing with pigment shifts, dryness, stretch marks or just ‘Who is this skin?’ moments, this is your skin-care toolkit. I’ve pulled ...
Whether you’re dealing with postpartum hormonal changes, dryness, or need something lightweight under makeup or SP, this is a great budget friendly option. A tip is to apply it on slightly damp skin then it locks in the moisture.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Lightweight leave-on exfoliant that clears blackheads, smooths texture, and makes everything that follows (serums, SPF) work better. Helps with hyperpigmentation for all skin tones.
Tip: Don’t use it everyday as it may cause dryness on some skin typ...
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner
A classic body oil for scars and stretch marks. It uses oils like sunflower & chia seed plus vitamins to improve texture and tone. Because melanin-rich skin tends to hold onto marks longer, using an oil with both hydration and tone correction is ...
Bio-Oil Body Skincare Oil 125ml For Stretch Marks & Scars
It has 2 % tranexamic acid, acai berry & a vitamin C derivative.
It evens tone, reduce post-breakout marks and minimise dark patches. It works wonders for melanin-rich skin where pigment issues often linger and it is safe for pregnant and post pa...
2% Tranexamic Acid Serum | Hyperpigmentation Serum
My go-to lightweight serum for reducing inflammation, calming breakouts and helping even skin tone. It’s safe for pregnant women.
Use in the morning after cleansing and before moisturiser. For best results on dark skin, pair with broad-spectrum SPF ...
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
There is no affiliate link for this product but it’s the best moisturizer so I highly recommend it.
A rich, non-irritating moisturizer loaded with ceramides and hyaluronic acid that helped lock in hydration and soothe my skin after pregnancy and bir...
Moisturizing Cream
I used this everyday during my pregnancy and till now. It is important to use sunscreen daily but even more important during pregnancy and postpartum when hormones makes the skin more reactive and yes black people need to use sunscreen.
Anthelios | SPF 50+ Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin
Rosehip is safe (non-retinoid) and good for texture + tone. It’s perfect for brown skin and pregnant women. Use last step of night routine on face.
Rosehip Bioregenerate™ Face Oil
There is no affiliate link for this product but it is such a great product that I highly recommend.
Ideal for soothing postpartum skin and supporting melanin-rich skin’s barrier.
Centella is considered gentle, anti-inflammatory and suitable for sens...
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml
There is no affiliate link but this product is very effective. It’s a night-cream infused with plant extracts to deeply hydrate, restore elasticity and support your skin’s overnight repair especially during pregnancy & postpartum where sleep beco...
SKINLONGEVITY® Butter Drench Cream
This sunscreen doesn’t leave a white cast and it won’t make my brown skin ladies look ashy. It doubles as a primer and a glow serum. It gives that dewy, ‘I slept eight hours’ finish (even when the baby says otherwise). It contains niacinamide and hya...
Glowscreen SPF 40 - Tinted Sunscreen & Primer
When your underarms, inner thighs and knuckles are darker than the rest of your body, this toner is your new bestie.
During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, some parts of your body becomes darker.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% works by dissolvi...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This moisturizer is exactly what it says on the jar, magic. Infused with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and peptides, it transforms dull, dehydrated skin into a dewy, healthy glow.
It also helps your makeup glide on effortlessly.
Massage a small amou...
Charlotte's Magic Cream - Best Selling Uk Luxury Moisturiser