By Hilary Metcalfe
The moment I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror a few weeks after giving birth, my skin looked different. Not just tired—but dull, dry, almost unrecognisable.
No one had told me that breastfeeding could change my skin so dramatically. That my body, so focused on nourishing my baby, would pull resources from everywhere—including my skin. The glow I’d had during pregnancy? Gone. In its place was dehydration, fine lines I hadn’t noticed before, and patches of sensitivity I’d never experienced.
And I wasn’t alone. So many breastfeeding mums I spoke to felt the same way. It turns out, there’s real science behind it. Postpartum skin depletion is real, and breastfeeding plays a major role in how your skin looks and feels.
For mums in this stage, the best skincare isn’t about vanity—it’s about restoration. It’s about giving back to your body what it’s lost, replenishing what’s been taken, and creating a moment of care in a time when everything else revolves around the baby.
That’s why we created The SABI Skincare Collection—to offer safe, effective, and deeply replenishing skincare that works in harmony with a mum’s changing body.
Because when a mum is breastfeeding, she doesn’t just need products that are gentle enough for her baby—she needs products that restore and strengthen her own skin, too.
What Happens to a Breastfeeding Mum’s Skin?
Your skin is an organ—and when your body shifts into breastfeeding mode, it prioritizes one thing above all else: milk production. That means hydration, nutrients, and even collagen are redirected to sustain your baby, often at the expense of your own skin’s health.
Here’s what that looks like in real life:
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Dehydration: Your body uses extra fluids for milk, leaving skin dry and more prone to fine lines.
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Hormonal shifts: Oestrogen levels drop, making skin more sensitive, reactive, or even acne-prone.
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Weakened barrier function: Skin’s natural lipid production slows, leading to irritation, redness, and a loss of elasticity.
It’s no wonder so many breastfeeding mums feel run down, inside and out.
The solution? Skincare that replenishes, strengthens, and supports skin during this demanding phase. That’s exactly what The SABI Skincare Collection is designed to do.
The Best Skincare Gifts for Breastfeeding Mums
If you’re looking for a gift that truly supports a breastfeeding mum, forget the bath bombs and hand creams. She needs skincare that actively restores what her body is giving away.
1. A Deeply Nourishing Moisturiser That Supports Skin & Hormonal Balance
The SABI Prebiotic Moisturiser is more than just a moisturiser—it’s barrier support, hydration, and postpartum recovery in a bottle.
With breastfeeding pulling hydration from the skin, this formula helps lock in moisture and strengthen the skin microbiome, thanks to:
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Prebiotics & botanical lipids, which reinforce the skin’s natural protective layer.
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Hyaluronic acid, to deeply hydrate and plump depleted skin.
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Collagen-supporting plant extracts, to help restore elasticity lost from postpartum hormone shifts.
It’s gentle enough for both mum and baby, so she doesn’t have to worry about transferring synthetic ingredients during skin-to-skin contact.
I applied this every day after showering, and it made my skin feel strong again—like I was rebuilding everything I had lost in those early weeks.
2. A Lightweight, Glow-Boosting Serum That Works with Breastfeeding Hormones
If postpartum skin could ask for one thing, it would be a serum that restores balance without overwhelming sensitive skin.
The SABI Active Nutrient Serum was created to do exactly that.
This fast-absorbing, deeply hydrating serum contains:
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Hyaluronic acid, to pull moisture into the skin and counteract dehydration from breastfeeding.
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Seaweed extract, which helps skin adapt to postpartum changes while supporting elasticity.
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Adaptogens, to help calm inflammation and restore barrier strength.
For a breastfeeding mum who doesn’t have time for a long skincare routine, this one step makes all the difference—bringing life back to tired, stressed-out skin.
3. A Face Mist That Refreshes Sleep-Deprived Skin in Seconds
When you’re up at 2 AM, 4 AM, 6 AM, your skin starts to look as tired as you feel. That’s why The SABI Revive Face Mist is a breastfeeding mum’s secret weapon.
A quick mist instantly:
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Plumps and hydrates sleep-deprived skin.
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Boosts circulation, making tired skin look more awake.
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Calms sensitivity, perfect for hormonally reactive skin.
I kept this next to my feeding chair and used it whenever I needed a reset. It was an instant pick-me-up—like a deep breath for my skin.
The Best Gift? A Reminder That Mum’s Well-Being Matters, Too.
Breastfeeding is one of the most selfless things a mother can do—her body gives, over and over again, expecting nothing in return.
That’s why one of the greatest gifts you can give a breastfeeding mum is something just for her.
Something that nourishes, replenishes, and reminds her that she deserves care, too.
Whether it’s a bottle of Prebiotic Moisturiser to restore her skin, a few drops of Active Nutrient Serum to bring back her glow, or a refreshing spritz of Revive Face Mist to lift her spirits, these aren’t just skincare products.
They’re rituals of self-care in a season where everything is about someone else.
And that? Is a gift every breastfeeding mum deserves.
HORMONAL & PROUD
Created as a brand to help women navigate the toughest moments in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum — and practically every stage of life –– The SABI is changing the narrative around our hormones from one of taboo, embarrassment, and loneliness to awareness and even, pride. As more than a wellness brand, The SABI offers a carefully-crafted line of products to carry you through your hormonal journey, including rituals, supportive tools, and ancient herbal remedies that have been tested time and time again by women and now come backed by medicine. The SABI is a blend of science and nature conceived by women who have experienced the joys and deep struggles of bringing a child into the world, the pains of a heavy, difficult period, miscarriage, and difficulty conceiving.
We invite you to get to know your body and its cycles better –– to really understand what is going on inside. Learn to use your hormones to your advantage no matter your stage of life, and know that you can support and balance your hormone levels. We are here to help with the information, understanding and natural tools to support your body and the emotional process along with it.
