How Does Your Skin Change During Pregnancy and After Having a Baby?

I’m conducting a small independent research project to better understand how women’s skin and skincare routines change during pregnancy and after having a baby.

This survey takes approximately 5 minutes. Your responses are anonymous, and there are no right or wrong answers. I’m interested in your honest experiences, including anything you found confusing, frustrating, or difficult to find, if at all. Please don’t include any sensitive medical information.

1. Which best describes your current stage?

2. Before pregnancy, how would you describe your skincare routine?

Minimal — cleanser and/or moisturiser

Moderate — several products, such as cleanser, serum and moisturiser

Extensive — multiple targeted products and treatments

I didn’t have a regular skincare routine

3. Did your skincare routine change during pregnancy or after having your baby?

4. What changed about your routine, and what prompted the change?

5. Was there 1 hero skincare product that you used during pregnancy and/or postpartum? If not, what 1 product did you wish existed during pregnancy or after having a baby?

6. Which skin concerns have you experienced during pregnancy or postpartum?

7. How easy or difficult did you find it to understand which skincare ingredients were appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

8. Where did you look for information about skincare or ingredient safety?

9. Approximately how much did you spend on facial skincare during pregnancy and/or the first year postpartum?

10. If you could change one thing about the skincare products currently available to pregnant or postpartum women, what would it be?

11. Would you be willing to take part in a short follow-up conversation about your experience?

Yes