If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What is happening to my skin?!”—this episode is for you.

In this roundtable conversation, we’re joined by a group of HER+ health experts to unpack one of the most common (and confusing) experiences of motherhood: changing skin. From pregnancy through postpartum and into perimenopause, your skin is constantly responding to shifts in hormones, stress, sleep, and overall health—and it can show up as melasma, breakouts, dryness, or new sensitivities you’ve never dealt with before.

We’re getting real about what’s actually going on beneath the surface—and why so many moms feel like their skincare routine suddenly stops working.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

• Why pregnancy can trigger acne, oiliness, and pigmentation

• What’s behind stubborn melasma that lingers long after postpartum

• How perimenopause and hormone shifts impact collagen, elasticity, and breakouts

• The role of stress and sleep (or lack of it) on your skin

• Why SPF isn’t optional—and how to find one you’ll actually wear daily

• The connection between your skin microbiome and overall skin health

You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your skin and simple, expert-backed ways to support it—without overcomplicating your routine.

Because your skin isn’t “failing you”—it’s responding to everything your body is navigating in this season.

👉 And if you’ve been curious about the deeper “why” behind your skin changes, don’t miss our next episode where we take a closer look at the skin microbiome and when it’s time to dig deeper into concerning changes.

HER+ Experts:

• Dr. Maryam Haque, Board Certified Dermatologist, https://www.oakcitydermatology.com/

• Dr. Abby DeVries, Family Medicine Doctor - https://www.sabiahealthnc.com/

• Kate Layman, Certified Nurse Midwife - https://motherlovewellness.com/

• Dr. Farzaneh Rezaei, Microbial Formulation Scientist - https://fafabiotic.com/

• Tiffaney Webb, Licensed Esthetician | Holistic Skin & Wellness Specialist - www.stillnessandskin.com

• Stephanie Opper, Licensed Esthetician - https://myskinsationalesthetics.com/

Episode Notes and Resources:

FREE Expert Provider Directory - https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness

HER Circle (A Mom community by HER Health Collective) - https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership

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