You must be excited with the onset of motherhood and have a lot of plans. During pregnancy, your body will undergo hormonal changes, from the growing size of your belly to the discomfort caused due to vaginal discharge, you have to deal with them all.

In order to combat these changes, you’ll need a few pregnancy skincare products You Can’t Do Without.

I’m sharing my experience with some products that are specially curated for motherhood. Himalaya has come up with an entire mother care range which includes – Skincare, Nursing Care and Intimate care. All their products are mild and are made from herbal ingredients. Let’s discuss the Himalaya Intimate wash, wipes, and Himalaya Soothing body butter.

Pregnancy Skincare Products You Can’t Do Without

Skin Care: Your body undergoes changes to accommodate your growing baby. There’s a need to keep it moisturized in order to prevent skincare issues like acne, pigmentation, dryness, and itching.

Intimate Care: Due to the change in hormonal levels, you’ll have issues like vaginal discharge, discomfort or infections. So there’s a need to maintain vaginal hygiene apart from medications. Both, moms to be or breastfeeding moms need to take special care of their intimate area.

Tips for body and intimate care:

• Moisturize your body regularly using body butter.
• Keep your vaginal area clean by using Intimate wash and wipes.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes and undergarments.
• Follow a healthy, balanced diet.
• Do regular exercise as recommended by your physician.
• Drink lots of liquids.

Himalaya Soothing Body Butter

The skin becomes dry and itchy during, and post-pregnancy. So, there’s a need for one to moisturize themselves. Himalaya body butter is one of the best products that will help you keep your skin hydrated.

It comes in 3 variants, I’ve tried the Rose and Lavender. This cream nourishes and moisturizes the skin thoroughly making it soft and supple for long hours.

The cocoa butter soothes dry, irritated skin and Glycerin keeps it hydrated for long hours and Vitamin E, prevents skin damage and irritation.

Experience: 

Himalaya Soothing Body Butter makes my skin soft and supple. This comes in a tub which is sturdy and doesn’t leak. Regular use of the product nourishes the skin, making it healthy and moisturized. It reduces dryness and makes it smooth for long hours.

The smell of both rose and lavender is soothing which will de-stress you. I’ve also used it during nights. It has a thick creamy texture that absorbs quickly and makes it smooth. It doesn’t feel heavy on the skin and it easily blends.

Why did I like it? 

• Available in 3 variants and sizes.
• The thick texture stays for long on the body.
• Absorbs well on the skin.
• Moisturizes the skin making it soft and supple.
• Nourishes the dry skin.

HIMALAYA INTIMATE WASH

The intimate area needs extra care, especially during pregnancy. Due to hormonal changes, there is noticeable vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching which can lead to discomfort. 

Since water has neutral PH and soap can be harsh on the skin, it becomes essential to include an intimate wash in your personal hygiene routine. 

Himalaya intimate wash maintains the acidic vaginal PH balance and prevents irritation and itching. It has Tea Tree Oil that reduces itching and irritation and Pongamia oil that has an antifungal property and reduces odor.

Experience: The wash comes in sturdy packaging and the bottle is leakproof and travel-friendly. The fragrance is very mild and the consistency is runny and transparent in color.

I really love the floral fragrance. A tiny amount lathers well and effectively clean the area. It does not cause any dryness after wash which definitely makes it a good choice. The best thing is the use of herbal ingredients which makes it safe to use during and post-pregnancy.

Why did I like it? 

• It has antifungal properties.
• Prevents itching, dryness, and odor
• It has a very mild fragrance.
• Maintains the vaginal PH between 3.5-4.5 which is ideal.

HIMALAYA INTIMATE WIPES

Himalaya FOR MOMS intimate wipes works same as the Himalaya intimate wash. They are travel-friendly and are safe & gentle on our private parts. They are formulated for the cleansing of the vaginal area to maintain freshness throughout the day.

They come in a pack of 25 wipes with a seal to retain moisture. You can use it to wipe the intimate area clean. They have a mild floral fragrance. The Lavender Oil helps eliminate odor and the Pongamia Oil reduces itching, irritation, and dryness.

Why did I like them? 

• Travel-friendly
• Alcohol-free
• A mild fragrance to remove the odor
• Prevent itching and dryness.

You can buy these products here

These are some of those Pregnancy Skincare Products You Can’t Do Without. I found all these products to be very unique as they are specially curated to fulfill the needs of a pregnant woman or a new mom.

Since many of us are not aware of how to take care of our bodies during this period, these products come in handy and are also safe to use and affordable.

How do you find our experience? Have you ever used Himalaya products? Do share your experience with us.

Disclosure: The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views of solely the blogger.
DISCLAIMER: The content in this post is purely meant for educational purpose only and not to be substituted for professional medical advice. One should consult the expert for any related information