We hear it all the time—“get more sleep” and “stress less”—but how do stress and sleep actually impact your skin? And what’s really happening inside your body to cause those changes?

In this expert roundtable from Mama Needs a Moment, we take a deeper look at the biology behind the breakouts, dullness, sensitivity, and accelerated aging so many moms experience. Because it’s not just about skincare—it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface.

This conversation connects the dots between your daily reality as a mom and the changes you’re seeing in the mirror—helping you understand why your skin is responding the way it is.

And while the science is powerful, the solutions don’t have to be overwhelming. The experts also share simple, supportive practices to help regulate your nervous system, improve sleep quality, and care for your skin in a more holistic, realistic way.

Because when you understand what your body is going through, you can stop guessing—and start supporting your skin with intention.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What’s actually happening inside your body when your skin changes — including how stress hormones like cortisol and lack of sleep trigger inflammation, break down collagen, and disrupt your skin barrier

• Why motherhood (especially perimenopause) can amplify skin issues — and how the combination of hormones, stress, and sleep deprivation creates a perfect storm for breakouts, sensitivity, and premature aging

• Simple, realistic ways to support your skin from within — including nervous system regulation, better sleep habits, and small daily practices that can improve both your skin health and overall well-being

🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.

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

Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.

What if your skin isn’t just reacting—but trying to tell you something?

In this roundtable episode of Mama Needs a Moment, our HER+ Provider Directory experts unpack how the **skin microbiome—your skin’s living ecosystem—**changes through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. With hormones shifting, sleep disrupted, and stress running high, your skin is constantly adapting… and sometimes struggling to keep up.

We explore how these changes can show up as dryness, acne, sensitivity, or accelerated aging—and why your skin may suddenly feel unfamiliar. You’ll also hear how to tell the difference between what’s normal in motherhood and what’s worth a closer look, plus why building a supportive care team (including dermatology and esthetic support) matters.

This conversation is your reminder: your skin isn’t failing you—it’s signaling. And you deserve to understand what it’s saying.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the skin microbiome shifts during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause—and why it matters

• What’s considered “normal” skin changes vs. signs it’s time to seek professional support

• How to advocate for your skin health and build the right care team for long-term support

🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER Health Collective community.

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

Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.

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

Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.