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    18 Things You Should Know About Postpartum Skin

    Pregnancy glow; where did ya go?

    1. The baby is here, the newborn haze has finally worn off and you glance at yourself in the mirror only to realize that’s not your face staring back at you.

    2. For some women there is the arrival of the postpartum mask, aka melasma.

    3. For others the acne of their youth decides to makes a fun appearance.

    4. Remember when you thought varicose veins only happened to older ladies?

    5. So, about that gorgeous head of pregnant lady hair?

    6. It's also possible that you might be seeing some peach fuzz in other places too.

    7. Speaking of unwanted hair...

    8. On the flip side, maybe you're experiencing your eyelashes falling out and eyebrows thinning.

    9. You might also experience the fun joy of rashes and skin irritations from sweating profusely.

    10. Or perhaps your sweat manifests in the rear. Oh, hi back acne.

    11. Maybe it's the sweating or the increase in size, but under boob chafing is a thing.

    12. And let's not forget about those stretch marks.

    13. Your skin might be just as sensitive as your baby's.

    14. You might realize a side effect of hard hospital water — itchy, dry skin.

    15. Maybe your skin was stretched beyond recognition.

    16. If you're worried about the linea nigra, don't be.

    17. Perhaps you're seeing some skin discoloration.

    18. None of it really matters.