It’s one hundred per cent true that once you deliver your baby, everything changes. Not only does your daily routine change, but also the way you look and the overall state of your body. But if there’s one thing I’ve learnt when it comes to beauty tips for mums is that each woman should do something for themselves once they give birth to restore their confidence and reclaim a little bit of their pre-baby self if they can.
First of all, the minutes you spend on your beauty regieme will significantly drop because, let’s be honest, there’s no time for that! Secondly, you will be putting so much effort into your newborn baby that it’s highly likely that you forget about the way you look and wind up feeling totally blue about your appearance.
What do you need? A confidence boost! Here’s are some beauty tips for mums to get you started!
Keep your face clean
First of all, it’s very important that you don’t forget about your regular skincare routine. Yes, you have less time on your hands, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have time for the Holy Trinity of skincare – moisturizing, cleansing and exfoliating. You should repeat these three steps on a daily basis, in the morning you wake up and in the evening before going to sleep. Seeing your face glow in the mirror is definitely a good a starting point as any!
Go with the brow
What is the most important feature of your face nowadays? Eyebrows! So, since you probably won’t have time to draw them on every morning, you might want to consider microblading.
Microblading is extremely popular nowadays, and the good thing is that it can save you a lot of time drawing your eyebrows on every time you want to leave your house, and you will always have the perfect shape that you’ve wanted.
Take note though: most inks used in microblading and permanent makeup are metal-based and therefore contain iron oxides. These inks may cause allergic reactions and could be detrimental to your health. With that said, be sure to seek out a service that uses organic ingredients from plants to produce pigments fit for all skin types which is a safer and friendlier option.
If you opt for using eyebrow pencils instead, always ensure that your products are in date to avoid the negative impacts of using expired makeup products.
Stay active
’’How can I think about exercising when I don’t even have time for a regular cup of coffee without my baby crying?’’ is probably a question that you ask yourself more often than not. However, it’s not impossible to have a couple of hours a week only for you – you can always ask your husband, partner or a family member to take care of the baby while you’re doing something for yourself. Hitting the gym to regain your previous body shape or perhaps doing yoga might be great ways to earn back your self-confidence.
Get enough H2O
Water is so important given that we are 60% per cent made of it, and even though it might sound silly, it can be a solution to many health and beauty problems. It helps you stay hydrated and it keeps your skin elastic, which is very important once you hit a certain age. So the next time you’re thinking of drinking juice, think twice.
Consider a facial
As already mentioned, regardless of what you – or others! – think, you deserve an hour or two to invest in you – don’t let that mum guilt get the better of you! Having a facial might sound extravagent but they are an amazing way or bringing out the best in your skin, smoothing out fine lines and providing a look of overall rejeuvenation.
Giving birth changes a lot of things. No, it changes everything.The most important thing is that you always feel good about yourself, and so hopefully the above will give you that little nudge you need to do just that.
Do you managed to incorporate any of these beauty tips for mums into your life? Do share in a comment below.
I aways use a serum under my moisturiser twice a day
Everything you’ve said! Also, if you can find time savers that too. So BB creams, blush that works as a lip colour, highlighter that works as an eye shadow
I cleanse, tone and moisturise daily, though as I have got older, I often apply extra moisturiser during the day, as my skin feels dryer.
I always make time to cleanse and moisturise
I use a night cream.
I TRY TO USE MOISTURISER ON A MORNING AND NIGHT CREAM BEFORE BED
I always try to incorporate a light gentle exfoliant face scrub usually once a week and always a daily and night moisturiser.
Wow 60% water. I must continue to drink enough each day to keep hydrated properly.
Moisturiser
Use a day and night cream, and always take off make off before bed
I try to incorporate a face mask every now and again for some self care
I use a facial oil morning and night.
Exfoliate once a week and keep skin clean is mine
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise daily. Exfoliate once a week.
I cleanse, tone and moisturise as well as use a day and night cream
i definitely need to get more H20! x
I cleanse, tone and moisturise mornings and evenings. Even when I’m not feeling my best.
My eyebrows went awry and so did my skin – everywhere.
I now cleanse, serum and moisturise twice a day and wear a hat outside.
I always try to leave my skin for half an hour after washing my face before moisturising to give it time to breathe xx
Over the past year I’ve developed an allergy to most products and it’s cost me a fortune to find something which won’t bring me out in blisters but finally I’ve found a routine. I use a Lush cleanser, tea tree oil as toner and avocado oil as moisturiser. I’d love to try this though.
I love to use a gentle daily exfoliator. I work in the city so it really helps to get rid of the grime and dirt fr
I use a serum and spf daily.
I moisturise every evening right before I go to bed
I wish I had read this after I had just had a baby, I looked like a mess! So many great ideas! YOu just tend to forget about yourself when you have a baby and we shouldnt!
I use a moisturiser under my makeup and a night cream before I go to bed.
I try to use a factor 30 before applying my moisturiser
Cleansing and moisturising are important for me because as I age my skin is getting drier!
I always try to make time for a face mask every few weeks, usually on a Sunday night. It makes me feel more refreshed and helps me avoid breakouts if I haven’t been sleeping.
I really don’t have time for much, although I’m always careful to moisturise morning and night
I use a serum first and always use an anti ageing cream day and night
Fresh air to make up free skin 🙂 Even if its just a few minutes in the garden before applying the make up.
Cleanse my face morning and evening with plenty of water always using age defying cream afterwards
If everything else goes out the window I always make sure I use a good night cream every night!
Moisturising my dry skin and as much exercise out doors as I can fit in
Always moisturise morning and night
I always cleanse thoroughly morning and night, and make sure I remove my makeup, so it doesn’t clog my pores
A facial oil, it’s really helped with my hydration levels rather than just using moisturiser alone
Cleanse, tone and moisturise every day. Always drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen during the day
I try to drink plenty of water everyday and exfoliate
I moisturise daily as have very dry skin and eat healthily
l always remove my make up at night and moisturise daily, then do a deep cleanse mask once a week
I use a serum under my moisturiser and an SPF every morning.
I always try to incorporate moisturizing into my daily routine.