Mother-to-Be and New Mother Facial

This is a single, gentle facial for the path from trying to conceive through pregnancy and nursing. If you searched for a mom facial, mommy facial, prenatal facial, or maternity facial, this is the visit we book at Skin and Beyond Spa. Products used in the treatment are organic and naturally derived, and they are chosen so nothing in the facial puts you or your baby at risk.

Hormones during pregnancy can bring melasma, extra oil, or breakouts. After birth, many clients notice dryness, dullness, or lingering sensitivity. The appointment focuses on cleansing, light exfoliation, hydration, and relaxation — not aggressive correction.

Those changes are usually temporary and settle after childbirth. While nursing, the skin can feel dry or flat because the body is using more fluid, and a hormone swing can still bring a breakout. This is one booking for both stages. Pressure, mask, and moisturizer are chosen for the skin that day, with formulas that stay appropriate for pregnancy and for breastfeeding.

People also book the hour because the weeks of pregnancy and early motherhood are full. The room is quiet, the pace stays slow, and the work on the skin stays inside what is sensible while you are pregnant or nursing. It is a facial and a pause, not a second list of treatments to get through.

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Chicago swings between dry winter air, indoor heat, and bright summer sun. During pregnancy that mix often shows up as tightness, extra oil, or darker patches. This visit stays with hydration and daily SPF, and leaves strong actives off the table, so the barrier stays comfortable when the weather changes.

Sun on a clear day makes darker patches easier to see, often across the forehead, cheeks, and upper lip. Indoor heat in winter does the other job: it pulls water out of skin that is already dry from nursing or from the hormone drop after birth. The facial does not chase both problems with a strong acid. It cleans softly, puts moisture back, and you leave with a simple habit of wearing SPF.

1. Consultation and skin check. We talk about pregnancy or postpartum stage, breastfeeding, sensitivities, and what you want from the visit.
2. Gentle cleanse. Comfortable cleansing that removes buildup without stripping a fragile barrier.
3. Light, non-abrasive exfoliation. Brightening polish without harsh scrubs or strong acids.
4. Soothing mask. Hydrating, calming formulas — for example chamomile, calendula, or aloe-style botanicals when they suit your skin.
5. Light massage. Circulation and relaxation; helps with puffiness when skin allows.
6. Finish. Moisturizer suited to sensitive skin and guidance on SPF, especially if pigmentation is a concern.

Book this if you are trying to conceive, expecting, recently postpartum, or nursing and want a facial built around that stage. Dehydration, sensitivity, dullness, and a change in texture are the concerns this visit is meant for, along with hormonal acne, uneven tone, and puffiness.

In the months after birth, short sleep and the hormone drop often leave the face looking tired, uneven, or puffy. The visit is built to calm that look: light massage for puffiness, a hydrating mask, and a moisturizer for sensitive skin. It is not a course of peels.

Choose another facial if you are not pregnant or postpartum and want a standard corrective visit — browse our full facials menu.

Arrive with a clean face if you can. Please tell us when you book — and again at check-in — if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so we can confirm product choices. Share any provider guidance you are following; we do not need a specific week of pregnancy on the form.

Say what the skin is doing this week: more oil, tightness, a new breakout, or pigment you did not have before. If you use a retinoid or an acid at home, tell us. Those stay out of this facial. When you are ready to bring an active back, check with your own provider first.

How much does the Mother-to-Be facial cost?

$295 for 75 minutes at Skin and Beyond Spa. See the full price menu for other facials.

Is this a mom facial, mommy facial, or prenatal facial?

Yes. This booking is our mom facial for expecting and new mothers — the same visit people look up as a mommy facial, prenatal facial, or maternity facial.

Can I book this during pregnancy and after birth?

Yes. The Mother-to-Be and New Mother Facial is designed for pregnancy and for new mothers, including while breastfeeding. Ask your doctor about timing if you have questions; for a longer overview of safe spa skin care, read our guide to facials for pregnant women.

What is not included?

No retinoids, strong acids, or harsh scrubbing. This is not a chemical peel and not a radiofrequency or cryo treatment — it is a gentle facial built for maternal skin.

How often should I book?

There is no required package. Many clients come more than once during pregnancy and in the early months after birth, whenever the skin feels tight, oily, or simply tired.

Can I give this facial as a gift?

Yes. It is a common gift for someone who is expecting or newly postpartum. Book the visit in her name, or call +1 312 404 7262 and we will help you arrange it.

Where is the spa?

21 W Elm St, 2nd floor, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL 60610. Call +1 312 404 7262 or book online.