Tips for Looking Your Best as a Busy Mom!

When you’re a busy mom there is a lot on your plate and you want to make sure that you are always trying to do things that are in the best interest of your children. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that you have to do what is in your best interest as well.

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This lack of self-care can trickle down into forgetting about how you look. If you’ve been finding it difficult as a mom to spruce yourself up, here are some things you should bear in mind.

Get a Simple Skin Care Routine

If you don’t have a skincare routine you need to get one. Your skin will thank you for it in the years to come.

When you think of a skincare routine you may have visions of influencers doing elaborate things and using expensive products. This does not have to be the case, while you don’t want your skincare routine to be just soap and water there’s no need for you to go overboard and act like you are about to head out on the catwalk.

Consider getting a nice gentle cleanser, and some moisturizer with sunblock, and then use a night cream to keep your skin looking supple.

These are three simple steps and they don’t take a lot of effort, you don’t have to sacrifice your time as a busy mom.

Keep Hairstyles Easy and Simple

You need to make sure that the hairstyles you are choosing are simple and easy to do. Choose three signature hairstyles that you can use throughout the week.

Comb YouTube and find hairstyles that are easy and simple to do while looking stylish at the same time.

You don’t have to come up with these styles on your own, hop on the wagon with some of the best stylists that you can find for free by watching videos. Glam doesn’t have to mean stress and overwork. It can be effortlessly smooth.

Don’t Fight With Makeup

For busy moms, it can sometimes seem as if you are in a fight to the death with makeup. You probably feel as if you are losing. There are many days where you probably go without it because it’s just not worth the effort with everything else you have to do.

Between juggling the kids and maybe your work responsibilities looking your best via makeup is probably on the back burner. However, makeup does not have to be a giant that you need to fight.
You can win whatever battle you think you are waging with this nemesis by keeping your makeup routine very simple. Do the essentials and no more.

Use concealer if you have under-eye circles, put on mascara to open up your eyes, and add a little bit of blush to your cheeks to make sure you get that healthy natural glow. Remember also, that well-defined brows add a bit of structure to your face.

Add Accessories

Accessories can go a long way in boosting up any outfit that you are wearing. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. Simple little earrings that have a pop of color can brighten up your face.

If you wish to make your look a little bit more groovy you can try getting extra piercings such as ear piercing or even a smiley piercing if you like that kind of look. Be sure to get a smiley piercing aftercare guide to help. It’s all about finding ways to express yourself through the jewelry and accessory pieces that you use.

Take Self-Care to New Levels

You can take self-care to new levels by taking the time each day to decide how you’re going to pamper yourself just a little bit throughout the day.

You have to schedule time as a busy mom just as you would a business meeting. It’s a business meeting with yourself and the agenda is about you. This way you will have tons more energy and love to spill off on your little ones and your partner.

Meal Plan and Prep To Get Rest

When it comes to looking at your best there’s nothing better than getting enough sleep, to make your tired skin look vibrant.

If you spend a lot of time preparing meals you should try meal planning, and prepping. This is something that should definitely be high on your agenda. This will save you time so you can get into bed earlier.

Also to nurture your body to sleep make sure that your bedroom is nice, cozy, and comfy. This will help you to get your beauty sleep, so just like her sleeping beauty you can wake up refreshed.