Postpartum skincare can be complicated.

Here, dermatologists reveal when to add active ingredients and treatments back to your routine.

Then, you pee on the stick, see two lines, and everything changesincluding your skin-care regimen.

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Focus on non-negotiables like physical sunscreen and moisturizers that contain humectants, emollients, and occlusives.

Furthermore, these also contribute to transepidermal water loss, which leads to dehydration, flaky and dry skin.

I recommend starting with a small amount a couple of nights per week and increasing gradually as tolerated.

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As for how long post-pregnancy to begin?

Dr. Westbay says that for retinol and hydroquinone, you should wait six to eight weeks.

Your dermatologist can help you devise a treatment plan based on your needs and wishes for different in-office technologies.

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Steal Dr. Westbays favorite products postpartum

Want expert-approved picks?

These two ingredients synergy hydrates and enhances the skin barriers natural repair process.

It makes skin dewy, plump, and radiant and is an excellent primer for makeup utility.

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Cucumber and Indian gooseberry help tone skin, while lemon peel and licorice root help further brighten and soothe.

SkinMedica, Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum $178.00

I love this serum.

This is gold for my patients developing melasma during pregnancy and/or postpartum.

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