Being a mom is one of the most tedious but rewarding work on earth, whether you have clingy kids or easy going kids. There are school runs, little errands here and there, food must be prepared, laundries are waiting and sometimes, there’s a wailing kid waiting for attention from mom
Most times, busy and tired moms may find it hard to spend time doing makeup or brushing themselves up, but these following beauty hacks I brought together will not only help them look good, it will also aid in fastening the time they will spend on applying makeup.
In this blog post, I will be sharing 10 very important beauty hacks for busy moms. These hacks will help you save time while still looking gorgeous.
1. Have a simple skincare routine
One step to looking fabulous even with a messy bun in the morning is having a skincare routine that removes blemishes from your face and giving you a glowy look.
A simple skincare routine consists of a facial wash, toner, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen . The process of applying it to the face doesn’t take more than 6 minutes.
Having a skincare routine helps in making you feel refreshed and confident in your skin. It is also the best way to highlight your looks. You can take out 5 minutes of your busy time in the morning to do this.
2. Carve your brows
This is very important for moms with very thick eyebrows. Carving/shaping your brows makes it easier for you to add a little bit of brown pencil to give you a classy look.
Thick brows gives you a bushy look and it makes you appear dull. As part of the beauty hacks for busy moms, it’s important for you to know that a simple eyebrow pencil can transform your look and give you that classy poise.
3. Use dry shampoo
In the morning, you might be busy making breakfast, bathing and dressing the kids up for school, looking for their lost socks or packing their lunch. Most times, you’ll be so late for work that you won’t even have the time to give your hair a proper wash.
That is where using the dry shampoo comes in. Dry shampoo helps to absorb excess oil on the hair with just a few sprays. You can also use a dry shampoo at night before you sleep to make things easier for you in the morning.
4. Apply coconut oil before you sleep
I’m sure you must have known how important and beneficial coconut oil is. It can be used as a hair mask, it reduces dandruff and studies shows that it has anti-aging properties.
Apply coconut oil and massage into the area around your eyes every night before you go to sleep. It helps reduce dark circles around the eye and eye bags.
5. Take care of your eyelashes
Likewise your brows, taking care of your lashes is one way to transform your looks and give you a classy balance.
When you’re done cleaning your face for the day, use lash growing products or you can apply castor oil to your lashes while making sure it doesn’t come in contact with your eyes. This is one way to maintain your lashes so it doesn’t need extra touches.
6. Invest in simple and quality makeup products
There are simple makeup products you can use as a busy mom in the morning before you head out. This simple products consists of mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow and eyeshadow base, lipstick etc
The mascara helps in enhancing the beauty of your eyelashes. When you invest in a quality eyeshadow and eyeshadow base, it gives you a confident look. The lipstick enhances your beauty too.
7. Drink enough water regularly
Before you leave your house everyday, ensure to take enough clean water. Studies shows that taking in enough water helps in giving you a clear skin. It aids in regulating your bowel movements and also in reducing belly fats.
Drink enough water today.
8. Embrace easy-to-do hairstyles
Take advantage of very easy-to-do hairstyles like the messy bun, ponytails, hair knot, loose braids etc. These hairstyles keeps your hair off your face and it requires minimal effort and little time to do. It’s a perfect go-to hairstyles for busy moms
9. Exercise regularly
Physical activity contributes to so many things including your overall well-being and appearance. Exercise increases blood flow, and gives your skin a healthy glow.
Finding time to exercise as a busy mom can be hard but incorporating simple exercises like taking a walk with your kid and skipping rope at your backyard can be of great help.
Exercising also provides you with a much needed energy boost.
10. Don’t forget to smile
Smiling reduces blood pressure and it helps to reduce physical pains. When you smile, your brain releases endorphins which serves as a mild pain reliever.
Smiling also decreases stress enhancing hormones. It makes you look more attractive and doesn’t require much work to do.
No matter how stressful your day is, don’t forget to smile.