That beautiful baby that has breezed into your life has changed the way that you think about yourself. Your priorities have changed: you’re about as likely to take the chance for a shower as you are to fly to the moon every day. The idea that you would be able to implement a skincare routine? That’s laughable. And yet here you are dealing with dark circles under your eyes, dried-out skin, and a flaky pallor that you just weren’t expecting so early in life.
Children make us tired. They wake us at all hours of the day and night, and with that exhaustion comes a difficulty keeping up with the beauty regimes we set in place for years before their arrival. You deserve to look as bright and shiny as you hope to feel, and you can only do that when you are careful about your skincare routine and start looking after yourself again.
Self-care is so much easier when you don’t have to drag yourself away from your bed to indulge in it, but as mothers, we need to do what we can. So, it’s time for you to look less tired and embrace some beautiful skin. Let’s take a look at how you can do it.
- Go Fancy With Your Products. Let’s be clear here: when we say go fancy, we mean stop using the baby wipes on your face and indulge a little! You want a good, solid face wash with added vitamin C, some Clarins moisturizer, and an excellent exfoliator to keep your skin looking beautiful. Your skin will look great, your face will feel fresh, and you’ll be able to feel a little more alive and beautiful.
- Know The Best Routines. The right routine for you won’t be the best routine for someone else. However, when you are well-rested and ready for the day, you can do the in-depth methods. Otherwise, it would help if you had a routine for your skin that is fast and uncomplicated. You want to know you can roll out of bed and get straight into a great skincare routine for your skin to look and feel hydrated. There will be different products for your skin type, so always get an assessment from a beautician about what your skin needs the most.
- Get Some Sleep. Okay, so if you want to be less tired as a parent, the answer is to get some sleep. However, when you have kids, it’s not always possible. This is where you need to call in the extra help of your partner or your parents and get some beauty sleep into your night. Still can’t get the help? Book yourself into a spa for a massage. It would help if you recharged those batteries and the best way to do that is to
- Choose A Good Base. If makeup is a big part of your daily routine, you need to have a great base to ensure that your foundation stays. The problem is that not all bases will stay on tired skin! You need to find one that is light and breathable but will allow your skin to feel hydrated and energized. There are plenty of different, hydrating bases to choose from, and it doesn’t take long to apply – nor do you need a billion blenders and brushes to get it right!
- Fall In Love With Color Corrector. Color correctors don’t have to be a confusing thing to invest in. Instead, they help to cover the discoloration of your skin while saving you the time and effort you put in by plastering on concealer. Your skin looks tired, so you want to energize it and make it look beautiful. The best way to do that is to cut back on products that don’t match!
- Drink Water. All Mama’s want to look bright and awake, even when they have to fake that. A part of it won’t be in the products you buy or the sleep that you get, but in the water, you drink throughout the day. Keep hydrated, and you will see your skin brighten up and look smoother. You don’t have to spend much money to keep your skin looking bright, especially when water can do you all the favors!
- Look At Your Eyes. Your eyes will betray your exhaustion. Always use a good eye cream and a great concealer for those dark circles. You can use water to work on the whites of your eyes, and you can stick to a good routine for the rest of your face.
Mama, you deserve to look alive – keep your skin hydrated, and you can fake it until that sweet babe lets you sleep!
