Third Trimester Skincare Checklist
The final weeks before birth are busy enough. Use this checklist to keep your routine simple, pregnancy-safe, and effective—no midnight Googling required. Save each item inside MamaSkin so you can pack the same line-up in your hospital bag.
1. Cleanse without stripping
- Stick with a low-foam cleanser such as CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser to whisk away SPF, sweat, and city grime without aggravating dryness.
- Double cleanse at night if you wear make-up or heavy sunscreen.
2. Layer lightweight hydration
- Hormones and central heating can dehydrate skin fast. A simple hyaluronic acid serum like The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum keeps everything plump, especially around eyes and cheeks.
- Follow with a bouncy moisturiser such as Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream to seal in the moisture without feeling heavy.
3. Target body breakouts gently
- Back-of-bump spots or bra-line congestion are common thanks to sweat and friction. Dab on Good Molecules BHA Clarify Gel Cream after showers and let it dry before dressing.
- Keep fabrics breathable and rinse workout gear straight away.
4. Keep pigmentation in check
- Alternate a brightening serum (think vitamin C or tranexamic acid) with barrier-building nights.
- Wear SPF indoors and outdoors—melasma does not take days off.
- Log flare-ups in MamaSkin so you can revisit the pattern postpartum.
5. Prepare for postpartum simplicity
- Decant minis of your cleanser, moisturiser, and favourite treatment into travel pots now.
- Drop them into your hospital bag together with lip balm and hand cream.
- Save Mia’s ingredient explanations so any caregiver can skim what you are using at a glance.
6. Protect your energy
- Set a repeating reminder in MamaSkin to check in with yourself: “Did I cleanse? Did I moisturise? Did I take three deep breaths?”
- Rest when you can, hydrate frequently, and delegate anything that is not essential.
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