What Moms Ask Most — Dr. Kenny's Top 3 Questions

A Skin Health Perspective from Dr. Eddi Kenny, ND, Wellness Advisor to 7 Fathoms

As a naturopathic doctor, I’m often asked how skin changes during different stages of motherhood — from pregnancy to postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. These hormonal transitions affect more than just mood and metabolism — they also change the way your skin looks and feels.

When you're a mother, taking time for your own skin can sometimes feel like a luxury. But it’s not — it’s care. And your skin deserves it.

Here are three of the most common skin concerns I hear from women — and therapeutic insights to help you support your skin barrier with confidence and intention.

1. “Why does my skin feel so bumpy?”

You’re not alone — those tiny, rough patches on your upper arms, thighs, or back are often caused by a common condition called keratosis pilaris. It happens when keratin (a natural protein in your skin) builds up and blocks the hair follicles, leading to small, sometimes red or dry bumps.

It’s more common in women and often flares during hormonal shifts like postpartum or perimenopause. While it’s harmless, it can be frustrating — especially when your skin doesn’t feel like your own anymore.

The good news? You don’t need harsh scrubs or peels. Hydrating the skin barrier and calming inflammation with naturally rich bioactives — such as those found in seaweed — can visibly smooth and soften these areas over time.

 

What goes on your skin goes into your body. My patients want skincare that’s not just gentle — it has to be effective, therapeutic, and safe.

This isn’t just about softening bumps. It’s about reclaiming comfort in your skin — without compromise.

2. “Help, more hydration please? What works best?”

Dry, tight, or itchy skin often signals that the skin barrier isn’t holding onto moisture the way it should. For many women, this shows up during postpartum or perimenopause, when estrogen levels dip — reducing hydration, elasticity, and resilience.

Add in dry weather, hot showers, or daily stress, and your skin can feel parched, no matter how much you moisturize.

What I recommend:

• Barrier-supportive ingredients to hold in moisture and soothe irritation
  
• Humectants that draw hydration deep into the skin — seaweed bioactives are naturally suited for this
  
• Fragrance-free, irritant-free formulas that respect sensitive or reactive skin

In my practice, I often recommend 7 Fathoms products because they meet these criteria — offering hydration, inflammation support, and skin barrier protection in a way that’s both gentle and effective. 

7 Fathoms supports the food, lifestyle, and stress recommendations I make. Almost everyone needs some help for their skin, and this fits seamlessly into what I offer. 

Supporting the skin is part of supporting the whole person — especially during times of change.

3. “Scars, redness, or help with scar tissue?”

Scars — whether from surgery, acne, stretch marks, or childbirth — are a natural part of the healing process. But redness, tightness, or rough texture can linger, making skin feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable.

This is often due to lingering inflammation and how collagen is laid down during repair. Over time, this can be gently supported.

What helps?

• Ingredients that reduce inflammation — like the natural bioactives found in seaweed — can calm redness and soften the look and feel of scar tissue.
  
• Consistent hydration supports flexibility and comfort, especially when applied after bathing when the skin is most receptive.

 

Seaweed is a real powerhouse packed with bioactive compounds that can help reduce inflammation — or the ‘itis’s.’ When inflammation decreases, often pain and redness decreases. Seaweed is a superhero in disguise.

This isn’t about erasing scars. It’s about supporting your skin in how it repairs and renews — and feeling more at ease in that process.

Your Skin Is a Story of Care

Whether you're navigating bumps, dryness, or healing, your skin reflects everything you carry — and everything you’ve given.

The seaweed-based skincare offered by 7 Fathoms is one of the tools I trust to support the skin barrier — because it combines hydration, inflammation support, and bioactivity in a formula that respects the skin's natural rhythms.

Taking care of your skin isn’t just about how you look — it’s a quiet way to honour your own needs. And that care has a ripple effect.

Because when you care for your skin with presence and intention, you’re also caring for the person you’re becoming — resilient, renewed, and rooted in strength.

When You’re Ready to Support Your Skin, We’re Here.
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