India — Your body simply isn't the same after you have a baby. Dry skin and stubborn stretch marks are post-pregnancy results you can't escape. But they can be minimized. Follow the beauty secret of Indian women and rub coconut oil on your body to reduce stretch marks and dry skin.
Japan — It's hard enough to deal with all the new baby stress, when do you have time to work on losing all the baby weight? Ever wonder how Asian women manage to shrink right back to their pre-baby weight so quickly? The secret may not just be genetic. Japanese women swear that a cup of green tea after every meal helps to melt away the extra pounds.
Second: Develop a skin-care regimen you will stick with
Post-pregnancy hormones tend to wreak havoc on your skin, and an easy-to-follow, three-step skin-care routine is just what you need. Remember, glowing skin doesn't need as much makeup.
Step 1: Cleanse your face every morning and evening with a gentle cleanser that contains salicylic acid. The salicylic acid helps to exfoliate and maintain consistently clear skin. Try the Olay Clarity Cleanser, available at drugstores.
Step 2: Use a gentle face scrub two to three times a week. Removing dry and dead skin buildup, gives skin a fresh, natural glow, reducing the need for makeup. Try Aveeno Daily Cleansing Scrub, available at drugstores.
