Moms are the busiest people on earth. They are engaged in some activity or the other 24 into 7. Such a busy schedule hardly leaves them with time to take care of their skin. Yet how often have we been startled by the flawless and glowing skin of a mother?
A mom with a glowing skin has her own tricks that she applies to make her skin look amazing. We have listed a few of these tips below:
- Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturizing – the three steps to healthy skin
The three steps that are absolutely a must and should be followed every day like a ritual are – cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. Let us have a quick look at these:
- Cleansing – Dirt, pollution, and even makeup tend to block your pores, which leads to various skin problems resulting in dull skin with a lot of dead cells. Make sure you remove all your makeup and cleanse your face thoroughly with a face wash that suits your skin. You should also scrub your face twice every week to get rid of all the dead skin cells.
- Toning – After cleansing, your pores open up, making your skin vulnerable. Use a good toner that will close your pores while maintaining the natural pH balance of your skin. Toners even out your skin imparting a feeling of smoothness. Choose a toner that suits your skin type. For instance, if you have acne-prone skin, choose a toner that helps acne-prone skin.
- Moisturizing – Moisturizing your skin should be an essential part of your skincare regime. You must moisturize your skin daily, even if you have oily skin. Essential oils and Vitamin E infused moisturizers are great for the regeneration of cells making your skin tight and healthy.
These three steps should be followed every day, and the entire process should not ideally take more than 10 minutes. This will help you maintain healthy and glowing skin.
- They maintain a balanced diet
What you eat gets reflected in your skin. Just dabbing on a lot of products on your skin won’t make it better. To get that healthy glow on your face, you have to maintain a healthy diet.
- Oily fast foods cause breakouts and, therefore, should be avoided.
- Add vegetables and fruits in your diet.
- Walnuts are a great source of fatty acids that can do wonders for your skin.
- Vitamin E and Vitamin C help in cell regeneration and production of collagen that keeps your skin tight and young. Rather than taking these as supplements, you should consume vegetables and fruits that are rich in these.
- Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C. Add Tomatoes to your salad to make it tasty and nutritious.
- All green and leafy vegetables are great for the skin. Consuming them regularly will give you significant results.
- Berries are rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals that cause your skin to age faster. They are also rich in fiber. Adding berries to your diet will keep your skin young and healthy.
- They consume the right fluids to make their skin glow
Regular consumption of healthy fluids is a must if you want healthy skin.
- Water – Drink at least 4 liters of water daily. Water is a natural detoxifier that helps to flush out the toxins from your body. It keeps you hydrated and prevents conditions like constipation, which results in breakouts in your skin. It can even slow down the aging of your skin, keeping it young and glowing.
- Green Juice – Make yourself a glass of green smoothie using green leafy vegetables that can serve as your post work out drink. This is very filling and can be the perfect substitute for your usual energy drink. Infused with the goodness of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, this drink will help in the regeneration of your cell, making your skin brighter and healthier.
- Green tea– A cup of green tea with a dash of lemon and honey is the most healthy beverage for your skin. Green tea contains ample anti-oxidants that combat the free radicals that cause your skin to age faster. It also acts as a detoxifier, enabling your internal body system to work better.
- Coconut water – Infused with minerals like potassium and calcium, coconut water hydrates your skin, imparting a natural glow. Drink coconut water regularly to get clear skin.
- They use the right skin products.
Choosing the right skincare products can be difficult. This requires knowledge about your skin type. The effectiveness of a particular product may vary from person to person. This is because not everyone is born with the same type of skin, and therefore, not every product is meant for every type of skin.
Using the wrong product can actually aggravate your skin problems rather than reducing it. To avoid this, begin by identifying your skin type, whether you have an oily, dry, or combination skin. Women with extremely oily skin are advised to use non-comedogenic products. This won’t block your pores and hence will prevent breakouts and acne. Oily skinned women should use gel or water-based products as these are easily absorbed into your skin, allowing your skin to breathe. Women with dry skin, on the other hand, can go for cream-based products that will add that extra moisture to your skin.
Check the ingredients list of the product before buying it. This way, you’ll be sure whether the product you’re buying will give you the desired results or not.
- They get sufficient sleep
Eight hours of undisturbed sleep is a must. Erratic sleep schedules can disrupt your metabolism, making you unhealthy or even sick. Insufficient sleep leads to stress, which facilities the stress hormone cortisol. This, in turn, breaks down the collagen making your skin lose its elasticity. If your body is sleep-deprived, it shows up on your face. Dark circles and puffiness develop under your eyes, making your skin look dull and dehydrated. To avoid all of these and to allow you skin cells to regenerate, get 8 hours of sound sleep, and wake up with a skin that feels and looks fresh.
- They keep their hands off their face
As tempting it might be to prick that pimple in your face, pricking it will leave you with an ugly scar. The best way to go about it is to be patient while the pimple heals naturally. Using your nails can further worsen the pimple, causing it to aggravate further.
You can use an ice pack on your pimple if it’s irritating you too much. See a dermatologist if you think you’re getting frequent breakouts. Under no circumstances should you be picking at your pimples, for it causes the bacteria to spread and thereby increasing the frequency.
- They remove their makeup before sleeping.
Makeup is composed of chemicals. Nowadays, the 24 hours formulations are often harsh on your skin. Removing your makeup before you retire to bed should be made a holy ritual for your skin. Remove all the traces of makeup on your skin and allow your skin to rest for the night. You can use micellar water or cleansing milk for this purpose.
Listed above are a few ways that will guide all the mothers out there to take care of their skin. Life of a mother is a busy one, and there is hardly any time left to devote to a proper skincare routine. Given here are a few easy ways that are not time-consuming and will help mothers to make their skin look young and beautiful.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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