The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and mother of three Jennifer Affleck is stepping into a new kind of spotlight—one that shines on the often-overlooked heroes of childbirth: labor and delivery professionals.
In partnership with Bio-Oil for the brand’s third annual “Labor of Love” initiative, Affleck—who is currently in prep mode for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars—is lending her voice to a campaign that celebrates the compassion and quiet strength of L&D staff who guide mothers through one of life’s most profound transitions. Timed to coincide with September, the busiest birth month in the United States, the campaign seeks to elevate the essential care and emotional labor performed daily in delivery rooms across the country.
With the recent birth of her third child, Affleck shares that her current self-care rituals are currently "evolving," although she does have some tried-and-true beauty constants on a regular rotation.
"Bio-Oil is definitely a holy grail for me, especially during motherhood, but also postpartum," the 26-year-old shares. "When you're pregnant, you're more prone to stretch marks, so you're moisturizing yourself more. Then, postpartum, you get the dry skin, which Bio-Oil helps with. I live by it. Then, the Dyson Airwrap. I've used it ever since it was first introduced to me. I talk about blush a lot, and I love Charlotte Tilbury Bronze Blush! That's a favorite. I love Tarte, I love Dossier for perfume and I love Benefit lip tint."
As for the partnership, she says it was organic. "I already loved using Bio-Oil prior to partnering up with them, but I especially love working with them now because of the campaign. I feel like the brand is focusing on everything that I'm already focusing on right now, which is having a baby. My sister is also currently having a baby. I love that they're honoring those who are in the delivery room because without those in the delivery room, I don't think that we would have as many successful deliveries. I feel proud to be a part of something that focuses on that, especially being postpartum and having a great experience in the delivery room. I wouldn't have been able to have that without the nurses in the room. I love that Bio-Oil honors that."
On top of that, Affleck calls out the "amazing product" for its easy-to-use formula. "I use it every day and have used it since the beginning of motherhood, and I'm so very grateful to be a part of it."
Another thing that she is pretty consistent about: Her self-care routine, which she's been keeping up with during her DWTS days.
"I love journaling," she says. "It's something I do every single night—whether it's just unwinding and writing about my day or going over what I'm grateful for and reminding myself what I'm grateful for, or reminding myself why I'm doing all the things that I'm doing. Then, I love taking a long shower while listening to some relaxing music."
