[Routine Help] Only using moisturizer and my skin is suffering

Routine Help

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

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