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From the snuggles and smiles to middle-of-the-night feedings and endless diaper changes life as a new mom can be exhilarating and exhausting. If you have a new mom in your life, her first Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to give a gift (including nursing and pregnancy-safe skin care options) that will help her pamper herself at a time when opportunities for self-care feel few and far between.
To help you find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a new mom, we’ve gathered some of our favorite skin and hair care gifts. Pick one to accompany a bouquet of flowers, or pick a few to assemble your own Mother’s Day gift basket or mom-to-be survival kit.
With the inevitable sleep deprivation that comes with new parenthood, sometimes making it to the bathroom sink to wash your face at the end of the day can feel like climbing Mount Everest. These face wipes by Vichy make a clever skin care gift for new moms as they can be tucked into her nightstand for a quick and speedy cleanse before bedtime. The triple-action formula helps remove impurities, soothe skin with mineral-rich Vichy volcanic water and dissolve any trace of makeup. These wipes are also a fantastic hospital bag staple for moms-to-be.
Dark circles and under eye puffiness are often well-earned trophies of new motherhood, but they don’t have to be with this soothing, brightening eye cream. One of our favorite skin care gifts to give to pamper a new mom, this formula targets visible signs of aging around the eyes with help from peptides, collagen-boosting Persian silk tree extract and horse chestnut extract. It also contains a light-diffusing complex that helps camouflage dark under eye circles and puffiness.
When it comes to exfoliating treatments and peels for new moms and moms-to-be, making a selection can sometimes be tricky. “Retinol and hydroquinone may be ingredients to avoid when pregnant or breastfeeding, depending on your OB/GYN’s advice,” Dr. Schlessinger says. This pregnancy-safe face peel from Juice Beauty makes a lovely Mother’s Day gift for a new mom because it helps revitalize dull and tired skin with a gentle formula featuring vitamin C and glycolic acid to help improve the look of dark spots, acne and hyperpigmentation.
Help a new mom in your life turn a speedy shower into a pampering experience with this soft-bristled silicone scalp brush. With regular use, this product helps exfoliate the scalp to remove product buildup and encourages microcirculation to help promote healthy hair growth. Plus, the black-and-white floral motif and chic cylindrical packaging makes for a beautiful gift presentation as well!
Perfecting a low-maintenance hairstyle is on the agenda for a lot of new moms. This air-dry hair cream makes a practical, pampering gift for a new mom thanks to its ability to smooth frizz and enhance wavy and curly hair. For days when there just isn’t enough time or energy for a lengthy heat-styling session, we guarantee this styling potion will be a new mom’s best friend.
The key to perfecting the perfect “mom bun” hairstyle is definitely dry shampoo. This non-aerosol, talc-free shampoo powder absorbs excess oil using tapioca starch. It features a subtle floral scent with a translucent finish that works for all hair colors, making it one of the most versatile (and useful!) Mother’s Day gifts.
What could make a better Mother’s Day gift for a new mom than a safe, effective sunscreen to carry in her beach bag all summer long? “For moms-to-be and new moms who are breastfeeding, I recommend using a mineral-based sunscreen,” says board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger. EltaMD created this SPF 47 face and body sunscreen for both adults and children older than six months old. It protects skin from UVA and UVB rays using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, two effective mineral blockers.
Whether it’s washing bottles and pump parts or just trying to steer clear of germs, new moms are constantly washing their hands. Help her keep dry skin at bay with this organic hand cream, which helps repair cracked skin and soothe irritation from frequent hand-washing. This pampering formula contains shea butter, aloe, olive oil and sweet almond oil to help moisturize hands, while the all-natural scent comes from organic peppermint oil and vanilla extract.
This body oil makes a fantastic Mother’s Day skin care gift that new moms can use throughout their pregnancy and postpartum. A blend of sweet almond oil, camellia seed oil and vitamin E help prevent stretch marks and minimize itchiness; as well as strengthen skin and nails. Perhaps the best part about this formula is its ability to dry quickly with no greasy finish as well.
“This is absolutely one of my favorite skin care gifts for moms,” Dr. Joel Schlessinger says. “It helps relieve itchiness and irritation from dry skin as well as skin issues such as eczema or dermatitis that might pop up in the early days of parenthood.” It combines the healing powers of 1% hydrocortisone with shea and cocoa butters, all in an easy-to-use, melt-free stick formulation that you can tuck easily into any purse or diaper bag.
Drinking enough water throughout the day is so important for new moms, especially those who are breastfeeding. Make staying hydrated less of a chore with this pretty glass water bottle, that’s designed with a rose quartz decoration and rose gold-toned cap and straw. The pink silicone sleeve protects the bottle from accidental tumbles while the finger loop makes it easier for new moms to tote it around the house with the baby in tow.
The next best thing to a spa facial, this Mother’s Day skin care gift will help any new mom feel pampered in minutes. These ice therapy orbs help provide a soothing facial massage to help reduce tension and stress, while simultaneously reducing any puffiness and swelling. Made of glass and filled with a liquid that resists freezing, you can keep them in the freezer and pull them out for a quick five-minute massage any time of day or night.
Restful sleep is coveted in the early days and weeks of new motherhood, so help make nighttime as restful as possible with this pillowcase and eye mask set. Made from copper-infused satin, this mask and pillow help reduce hair frizz and improve the appearance of skin by promoting cellular renewal. You can choose from two colors, ivory or gold, both of which are sure to complement her home décor perfectly.
Learn how to get glowing, radiant skin with multi-masking on the LovelySkin Blog.
Aaron serves as Editor at LovelySkin. Since graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016 with degrees in Creative Writing and English, he has immersed himself in the beauty industry. When he’s not writing about the latest beauty trends, he spends time cuddling his dogs, scouring antique stores, playing tennis and hiking.
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