Pretty Mama
by Jenna McCarthy

Look and feel great when your energy is down, hormones are high, and sleep is in short supply.

protect yourself

More than 70 percent of women get the "pregnancy mask" (chloasma), darkening of the skin caused by a mix of hormones and sun exposure. Most don't know to protect themselves until it's too late. The good news: Most spots will eventually fade. The bad news: There's not a lot you can do to speed the process. Daily use of Belli Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen SPF 25 is your best defense. The lightly tinted, mineral-based sunblock was formulated by a physician, who tested each ingredient for safety and efficacy. Oil-free, it's suitable for all skin types and can be worn alone or under foundation.

$25; at bellicosmetics.com




bounce back faster

You carried the equivalent of a small Thanksgiving turkey inside your body-of course your skin is a bit stretched out after baby vacates. Mustela 9 Months Post Partum Body Restructuring Gel is the only product in the U.S. designed to restore skin's firmness after birth. Clinical trials done on new moms showed visibly firmer, tighter skin after four weeks of use.

$34.50; at mustelausa.com

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