I’m sure we represent the majority of moms when we say that one of the biggest challenges that comes with having kids is losing time for yourself. It’s often a sacrifice moms will make without a second thought, but the longer-term impact that it has on your mental and physical health can be much bigger than you think. Many women admit to losing self- confidence and even feeling insecure and uncomfortable in their own skin. Motherhood shouldn’t feel like making this sacrifice is your only option, because it isn’t. Here’s how you can adapt your daily beauty routine to find time for your children and yourself.

Why Is Self Care Important?

Before we look at the practical ways you can adjust your daily beauty routine to start prioritsing yourself again, let’s first understand why taking care of yourself is important. It’s no secret that when you feel good about yourself – whether that’s because of your shining skin or bold fashion sense – you feel happier and have a more optimistic outlook on life. This isn’t just a made up theory. In fact, whenever you look at yourself, and you like what you see – even if it’s practicing positive self talk in the mirror – the brain releases the body’s ‘feel-good’ chemical, called dopamine. Dopamine is typically known as the body’s ‘pleasure molecule’ because of its important role in the brain’s rewards centre, which makes us feel motivated and accomplished. In turn, when dopamine is released more often, you will start to be more confident in yourself and have significantly lower stress levels. 

Feeling confident in your own skin isn’t just great for yourself, it’s beneficial to everyone around you too. With lower levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) you can be much more patient and prepared for the daily hurdles that motherhood can spring upon you. Not only that, you’ll likely have more energy and enthusiasm to spend quality time with your kids. Yep, the quality time that usually feels tiring and hectic.

How to Adapt Your Beauty Routine 

Your beauty routine could already be well-established or maybe its none-existent. Whatever it looks like right now, these practical tips will save you time and effort so that you can give your children your full attention all whilst looking good doing it. 

Read: 10 Compelling Skin Care Tips For Getting Shining Skin Naturally

Make Skincare A Priority

A good skincare routine can feel overwhelming to many moms because they imagine expensive products and 10 different steps all before moistiring. The reality is, the skincare market is thriving, and it will continue to grow because more and more consumers are taking care of their health and appearance, as well as becoming more aware of issues like sun damage and aging skin. Good skincare has been made to look complicated and out of reach. But luckily, consumers are starting to take things back to basics and are interested in simple, effective routines that they can stick to and see real results from. 

The most recent ‘ultimate skincare routine’ includes double-cleansing, retinol, azelaic acid and a moisturizer and sunscreen tailored to your skin type. It will require some research and an initial cost to get your skincare ball rolling, but with the right products and a commitment to your routine, you may not feel the need to wear makeup every day. Your skin will look healthier, glossier and you’ll have more time in the morning to spend with the kids or getting yourself organised.

Embrace Mulit-Use Products

Time is usually the biggest battle mothers face with newborns or young children. Let’s face it, trying to manage your children’s schedules to save you time is often wasted breath. Saving time, even if it’s only half an hour a day is up to you as a mom. But don’t fear! This is good news because you’re not relying on anyone else. This is where mulit-use products come in. From beauty to bath products, multi-use items are a great way to combine steps in your beauty routine, saving time and even money.  A popular example is the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré which acts as a 6-in-1 moisturizer, makeup primer and mask. 

Create A Routine You Can Use On The go

No matter how organised you try to be as a mom, it can be hard to stick to the plans and timings you set yourself. With a routine that can be used wherever you go, you won’t need to rely on finding time when you’re at home. A great hack is to keep a small bag of travel or mini-size makeup and beauty products that you can grab when you’re in a rush and apply when you get some free time later in the day. You don’t have to carry your full makeup bag in mini versions.
Pick the products that you can apply quickly and that make a difference to how you feel about yourself. It could be your favourite lip gloss or a mini hairspray bottle for quick hair fixes. It might still feel rushed and a little all over the place but the positive is, you’ll feel better for finding time for yourself, without losing any time for your kids.

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