Paging that pregnancy glow! Chrissy Teigen
was none too pleased with her especially rosy cheeks on Wednesday,
April 27, nearly two weeks after giving birth to her baby girl, Luna
Simone.
Lamenting the loss of her dewy pregnancy glow, Teigen, 30, shared a
snap of her pink cheeks via Snapchat and wrote, "Goodbye pregnancy glow.
Hi itchy red spots."PHOTOS: Look Back at Chrissy's Incredible Pregnancy Style
As it turns out, she's not the first lady to have unruly skin postpartum. According to celebrity dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman
(a new mom herself!), the culprit is most likely rosacea, a common
inflammation of facial skin. "[It's] very common in postpartum,"
Engleman tells Us Weekly. "A woman's body goes through a lot
during birth, so it is possible that the stress from birth can cause a
flare-up. Hormones are another huge factor."
Fortunately, rosacea is completely treatable with
prescription drugs that are safe even for breastfeeding moms. But for an
extra boost to recapture a pregnancy glow (which, if you didn't know,
is the combined product of increased blood production and pregnancy
hormones), Engelman recommends these four products:
1. SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
"The first sign of tired skin is dry skin," the
dermatologist shares. "I like the SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating
Hydrator because of its gel-like consistency. And because it has five
different types of hyaluronic acid." ($178, skinmedica.com)
2. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules
Engelman tells Us, "Ceramides are the essential lipids
found in the outer layer of your skin. These capsules can restore a
healthy skin-barrier function, all while supplying ingredients that your
skin needs to look and feel its best." ($76, elizabetharden.com)PHOTOS: John and Chrissy's Cutest Moments
3. Derm-Institute Anti-Oxidant Hydration Gel Masque
Engelman suggests you find products that can help
you do double duty: "Finding time to sleep as a new mom can be
difficult, so when [you do find time to snooze], give your skin as much
TLC as possible. Derm-Institute Anti-Oxidant Hydration Gel Masque is
hydrating … and specially formulated for overnight use." ($110, diskincare.com)
4. Dermablend Quick-Fix Concealer
And when you need a quick fix, Engelman relies on this
heavy-duty concealer. "In addition to excellent coverage, the formula is
extremely blendable," she says. "Plus, it's water and sweatproof for up
to 16 hours, which is a huge plus during warmer months." ($25, macys.com)Get celeb fashion, beauty tips, and more delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for the Us Weekly Style & Beauty newsletter now!
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