Motherhood is a full-time gig! Busy moms have very little time to devote to themselves, and, as a result, their skincare may suffer. When even a task as small as brushing your teeth can feel like a luxury, is it even possible for multi-tasking moms to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin? YES! Although it may require some adjustments to your pre-kids skincare schedule, busy moms can have healthy, beautiful skin by prioritizing the six tips below!
#1 – Get Hydration Happy
Let’s face it – EVERYONE could benefit from drinking more water. But, if you’re a new mom who is breastfeeding or constantly on the go, your body’s hydration needs are even more crucial. Because our skin is the largest organ of our body, it is usually the last to benefit from the water we consume. That means once you start seeing flakey patches or notice that your skin is tight, you are already well past the point of dehydration.
In an ideal world, the average person should consume half their body weight in ounces of water daily for optimal hydration. Many women find it helpful to have a visual marker of how much water they consume during the day by using a 32 or 64-oz water bottle. This way, you know at the end of the day if you have drunk your daily goal. Check out the 64-oz water bottles from the HydroJug® company. They come in fun colors with fashionable sleeves and straps and are easy to carry during the day!
#2 – Streamline Your Skincare
Busy moms don’t have time for a 10-step skincare routine, so your regimen needs to be whittled down to high-powered, multi-tasking products that will get you results AND save you time. Consider scheduling a VISIA® Skin Analysis with a Skin Artisans Advanced Practice Esthetician to learn precisely what condition your skin. A thorough skin analysis will ensure that the recommended products are custom-tailored to what your skin needs and what your lifestyle can accommodate. Your esthetician can focus on products that multi-task, like hydrating + brightening serums and moisturizing sunscreens with tints!
#3 – Destress with a Monthly DiamondGlow™
Although a relaxing day at the spa may sound wonderful to a busy mom, the time commitment may be challenging. DiamondGlow™ offers the perfect solution! This multi-tasking powerhouse of treatment exfoliates skin to baby soft smoothness, deeply cleans pores, and infuses skin with customized corrective serums and hydrating botanicals. The best part? It only takes 30-45 minutes to perform, and your skin is left glowing and dewy for days! It’s the perfect balance between a treatment that can achieve serious results but is also relaxing! Consider scheduling a monthly DiamondGlow™ if you are a busy mom that wants to relax but still work towards specific skincare goals.
#4 – Combine Your Cosmetic Injectables
The juggling act of motherhood requires women to optimize their schedules to a T. An easy way to save time but still enjoy the wrinkle-reducing benefits of BOTOX® and facial fillers is to combine these treatments at two of your annual appointments. Ask your Skin Artisans Injection Specialist to schedule out your BOTOX® or Dysport® appointments every three to four months to keep your skin consistently smooth throughout the year. Then, schedule filler at two of those appointments that are spaced six months apart. This interval will allow your Injection Specialist to address any areas that may benefit from filler twice a year and save you time while keeping your skin fresh and youthful-looking all year round!
*Please note that BOTOX®, Dysport®, and dermal fillers are not recommended while breastfeeding.
#5 – Make “Me Time” a Priority
The concept of “me time” makes many moms laugh, but there are some severe consequences of letting your physical, mental, and emotional wells run dry. Chronic stress can create a massive amount of inflammation in your body, and it is only a matter of time before this presents in your skin as redness, hormonal pigmentation, breakouts, and/or premature aging. Carving out time for yourself daily and weekly isn’t superfluous or vain; it is vital to your health and well-being. Busy moms need and deserve to recharge their batteries. Recruit people in your support network to help you achieve time to yourself. ALL aspects of your health will benefit, not just your skin!
#6 – Don’t Slack on Sleep
You knew we were going to mention it, right? Adequate sleep is the elusive Holy Grail to most busy moms. It can be fleeting and constantly interrupted when our children are in their infancy and only evolves to include disruptive anxiety and worry as they grow older. But sleep is paramount to every aspect of the human body’s health. Without it, our brains can’t function, our organ systems operate at half-throttle, our mental state suffers, and our skin looks gaunt and lackluster as dark circles settle below our eyes.
Like making “me time” a priority, sleep must be a source of sanctuary and restoration for busy moms. Whether you need to cut back on afternoon coffee, create a sleep schedule with your parenting partner, or start a meditation practice before bedtime – do what you must to ensure sleep is at the top of your priority list. Your skin and every other facet of your health will thank you!
Are you a busy mom that would like help creating a time-efficient skincare strategy? Schedule a complimentary consultation with a Skin Artisans Advanced Practice Esthetician by calling (952) 234-8414, texting (952) 767-3163, or CLICKING HERE.
