[Routine Help] Only using moisturizer and my skin is suffering
Hi all, I'm freshly post partum and my skin is suffering. I didn't use any products during my pregnancy, and now all I'm using is Nivea cream.
My skin is horrible and I wish to start taking care of it.
I'm only 27 years old, my skin feels bumpy and textured.
I do get the odd pimple here and there, and up till now I've squeezed them and they all left a mark. I will not be doing this again, for sure. My skin is left with red pigmentation because of it, and some of it is turning brown. As I said it's very textured, and I think it's dehydrated because I'm getting some fine lines. I also have blackheads here and there and clogged pores.
Can you guide me on what products to start using? I am breastfeeding so I need to check they're safe. I cannot use the below:
- retinoids
- vitamin a
- hydroquinone
- salysilic acid (BHA)
- Alpha and beta arbutin
- Methoxsalen / psoralens
I am aware this is a lot to ask, so if you can guide me on where I can get help regarding this it would be amazing.
Thank you for all your help! Please help me look young again 😅
Posted Feb 23, 2026, 6:06 AM UTC