Sensitive skin runs in our family. My daughter’s skin was perfectly fine until she turned two. That was when she started having rashes and bumps all over her body which annoyed her (and me) most of the time. We could not pinpoint where and how it started and I know that there is no one culprit to this issue. It could be caused by the weather changes -if it’s too hot or too cold. Or when she started drinking formula milk (we tried a lot of brands already I tell you). Her diet also plays a big factor because she likes chicken and fish which are really malansa. Our pedia couldn’t tell us what was going on. Instead, she advised us to give her medication and skin care products to at least relieve her from the itchiness. I don’t like to say that it was unnecessary expense but whew the amount we shell out for her maintenance was quite big, if you know what I mean. So I promised that with baby #2, I will be more careful and make sure that he doesn’t have to go through all of these!
In my early twenties, my birthdays were celebrated with good food, drinks and great company. But as adulting and motherhood consumed me, all I wanted for this year was to get some good sleep. However, I was (again) surprised with a staycation at Shangri-la at the Fort Manila by my partner. I’ve already planted a me-time scenario in my mind but hey, it’s not everyday that we indulge in a 5-star service so why notttt.
I finally gave in to a shorter hair cut, hair color and treatment shortly after having baby number two! I thought that maybe it’s something that would help me shoo the baby blues away. But just what I expected, I had to deal with some physical postpartum issues including hair fall. I tell you, it really bothered my daily routine especially while I breastfeed the baby. Hair was just everywhere! eeep!
My grandmother gave me this shampoo and conditioner set from New Zealand and it was ok for a while but come summer time, there it was, coming down the drain every time I take a bath. Not just a few strands, but 21879234205 hair strands. Exagge right? So I told myself, hey Kat, you know this is inevitable but you need to at least find a way to lessen your hair fall. You don’t wanna go bald in your twenties, right?
My lifesaver. The #GugoStrong Hair Care System from Zenutrients. I’m a newbie when it comes to all-natural hair products. I’ve been coloring my hair for like what, 15 years? The salon obviously always recommends products for chemically-treated hair so I had to avail those. This time around, I listened to my mama instinct and told myself to give Zenutrients a try.
What I noticed during the first two weeks? Less hair fall and stronger hair strands. Before, it used to be like 50 hair strands but now it’s down to just 20 (hah! as if I really did the counting!).
I like the scent of both the shampoo and conditioner, not too strong and is actually very calming.
The packaging was well-thought-of, proud that it is locally made and budget-friendly. Seriously, when you’re a mom you start not to notice what brand of shampoo you’ll be using for the next few years because priority now is the monthly check-up and diaper expenses, right?
The only downside I could think of is that I feel the need to put on more conditioner. My hair feels a bit dry and harder to comb since the ingredients are all natural. How about you, what hair products are you using and how did you deal with hair fall postpartum? :)