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Your beauty and wellness questions, answered!

This week, we’ve teamed up with Annie Lawless, a beauty and wellness expert, to answer your questions. From pregnancy-safe skincare to tips on how to prioritize self-care, please do share any questions you may have. To submit your questions, either post below or message me (Ashleigh, from Team Peanut!) privately. We’ll be sharing her answers on Wednesday, 1st July.
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Hi there! Was wondering if you could share morning and night skincare routine for women breastfeeding 🤱🏼 and what facials you recommend? Micro? Peels? Etc 😊 thanks!

Hi, a question I have is about moisturisers and foundations with different spf levels. For example if I use an spf 50 moisturizer and then an spf 20 foundation on top, what level of protection do I then have? Thank you 😊

Any tips on dealing with pregnancy acne?

Please share morning and evening routine for pregnant women ! What to avoid ?

Any advice on skincare brand recommendations during ivf that’s safe to use

Skincare tips for expectant mums please!

Recommendations for dry face & chest acne please.

Pregnancy/hormonal related spot breakouts please x

Any tips on how to avoid or deal with post-partum hair loss?

Any vitamins/supplements other than the generic ttc ones that might be beneficial and help with implantation and very early pregnancy?

Any skin tips for my belly so I don't get stresh Marks anyone got any idea what I can use on the belly

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Cocoa butter cream. I used with first and second pregnancy and not a single stretch mark. Bio oil is good too but super expensive and cocoa butter works just as well z

Any advice to manage post partum hair loss?

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Yes I am loosing my hair too,my baby is almost 4 months just started falling down it’s sad ...what do you use ?

You ladies should possibly try this shampoo

Anything can eat/creams or oils (anything)to help avoid/minimize stretch marks? Thank u

What are some breastfeeding safe skincare and makeup brands?

Hair loss and dry scalp please.

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Best under eye concealer and cream for dark circles/sleep deprived nights. Thank you

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Defs this! 🙌 If possible a gel or serum style option too please. Always found the thicker creams have never taken well to my under eye area 😊

Hi any advice for post pregnancy acne would be great please

Skincare for busy mums please 😊

Any tips for pregnancy mask? For coverage with makeup (I've yet to find anything good enough) and how long after pregnancy will it go? I have it around my eyes and lips so I look like I have huge bags under my eyes and lip liner on.

Which products can I use for acne and acne scars during pregnancy ? Also stretch marks and cellulite ? Thank you!

How to remove stretch marks after giving birth?

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That’s something I want to know. My belly got bigger this time around.

Postpartum breakouts! Wish I saw this coming, but fluctuating hormones has made my skin break out really bad! Any tips?

Breastfeeding with occasional Cystic acne and skin texture issues. Not really sure where to start?

Help with the pregnancy neck-beard please?

Acne due to having to wear a mask all day?😅

Safe ttc skincare routines for different skin types please!!

Skin care products that are safe for breastfeeding moms! I know retinol is a no no and some other ingredient that was in a face wash I bought 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Try the lumi spa kit,text me if you wanna get one beautiful

How to get flat stomach after childbirth?

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Love it!!-- can't tell u how many things I've looked at re this!!

🤣 of course majority of us struggle with this

Cystic acne and acne on other parts of body aside from face, I never used to get zits on my belly before pregnancy, how should I treat these, especially the cysts?

Help with diastasis recti recovery. Can you start even after a second pregnancy? It's been 7 months since.

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Hi ,Can I use self tanning products,like creams ,sprays etc. that are safe during breastfeeding 🤱 thank you X

Hi! Is it safe to use 2% salicylic acid on my face while I'm breastfeeding?

Recommendation for a good eye serum or gel. For dark circles and wrinkles slowly showing from constantly up through the night feeding bubs, lack of sleep. Prefer gel or serum as I've found thicker creams cause milia (i think it is), too nourishing. 32 years old. Thank you!

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ageLOC LumiSpa IdealEyes – Brightening Eye Cream Text me if you wanna get one beautiful

We NEED to talk about stretch mark prevention!

Low maintenance (quick and fast) grooming tips.

Struggling with seborrheic dermatitis since birth, and pre existing cystic acne is back. Am breastfeeding, any products you’d recommend?

How to solve an uneasy unsettled feeling in my stomach after I eat. Is there anything you can recommend other than ginger?

Hey everyone, thanks for taking part in our Q&A! Sadly, we couldn’t answer every question, but we’ve put together some handy tips for the most popular topics below. If you prefer, you can head on over to our Instagram (@peanut) to watch Annie answer the top questions. ❤️ 🥜

🧴Stretch marks 🧴 • These are largely genetic! • Annie’s top tip is to embrace and accept your pregnancy journey and body • Vitamin E can help as it promotes skin healing • A rich oil with lots of omega fatty acids will also strengthen and heal your skin • Hydration is key!

🧖‍♀️ Skincare during pregnancy 🧖‍♀️ • Avoid retinol, hydroquinone, parabens and phthalates which are found in a lot of skincare • You should also avoid any injectables like botox and filler • Be extra careful and always check the labels!

💆‍♀️ Postpartum hair loss 💁‍♀️ • Nutrition is really important as it helps align your hormones after pregnancy, so keep taking your vitamins • Silica is great for strengthening hair so eat foods rich in it like oats, potatoes and beets • Stress can massively affect your hair, skin and nails and having a newborn is incredibly stressful, so make sure you take care of yourself and ask for help if you’re struggling • Give your hair a break from heat styling and use a lot of hydrating, strengthening hair masks

🤰Pregnancy acne 🤰 • This is really common, you’re not alone! • Thankfully, a lot of the over the counter treatments for acne are pregnancy safe in limited quantities • Try ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide (in very small percentages) Cleansers, spot treatments, or masks with these ingredients are safe • You can also try a zinc supplement or eat zinc rich foods like nuts, seeds and beans

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I have been told by my dermatologist that sacyclic acid isn't safe in pregnancy. I have had success with acnederm gel, dots for spots, eraorganics scrub & facial massage with vit e oil (topical only). I'm hoping these products will help with my post pregnancy acne too.

☀️Makeup in the summer ☀️ • During pregnancy and just in the heat in general, you might find your makeup sweating off • Make sure you always set with translucent powder • Avoid cream products as these break down easily, powder lasts longer and helps absorb excess oil • Avoid too many layers (serums, moisturisers, primers etc)

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So true about the translucent powder. Wore some Monday and my face looked amazing all afternoon. It’s like 90 degrees in Texas.

💄 Makeup for busy mamas 💄 • The best thing for busy mamas? Multitasking products that help you cut out steps and streamline your routine • You could use blush or bronzer as an eyeshadow, or use bronzer or highlighter as your only base product to perk up your skin • It’s about playing with your makeup to find things that work in multiple ways!

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🧼 Skincare for busy mamas 🧼 • If you don’t have much time for a lengthy routine, focus on hydration and exfoliation • Hydration will keep your skin supple and keep it youthful looking, so prioritise using a rich moisturiser or serum • Exfoliation will help boost cell turnover and remove dead, dull skin cells which helps with fine lines and brightening your skin • These two steps will go a long way!

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What’s a good exfoliating product? With not much fragrance I have sensitive skin

I have really bad itching scalp problems. What should I do for treatments

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Me too! I was using a tea tree shampoo but that isn’t helping and neither is head and shoulders

Post-menpausal skin care, including acne.

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@Danielle Rodan + Fields Microdermabrasion paste is great!! Can be used on sensitive skin.

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