If you have children and also work outside the home, you know how hard it can be to find some time for yourself. When even a relaxing bath is out of the question, spending hours on skincare and beauty can be next to impossible. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of things you can do at home – in the precious, limited free time you do have – to quickly and easily refresh your look.
Hair care tips
Shorter hair is typically easier to maintain, so if it’s been a while since you last got a haircut, now may be the perfect time to go beyond trimming split ends and opt for a much shorter cut, like a bob. If you don’t want to do anything too drastic, you can try a temporary change of hair color. Get a do-it-yourself kit and try a shade darker or lighter, or add some style with highlights. For a quick and easy improvement, buy some cute ponytail holders or clips to add a bit of pizzazz to a humdrum hairstyle.
DIY facial
Professional facials can be pricey, and between work stress and the endless demands of family life, what busy working mom has time for pampering? Fortunately, you can receive the benefits of a facial without spending a lot of time and money. Skip the salon and perform a facial in the comfort of your home by using ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. According to What to Expect, all you need is one cup of plain yogurt and ½ cup of any type of oatmeal. For those with dry skin, add a couple teaspoons of honey. If you suffer from oily skin, stir in a couple drops of lime juice. Stir it all together and lather the mixture onto your face. Keep it on for 15 minutes and then wash away with warm water.
Fight aging
A peel is a great way to remove dead cells and rejuvenate skin, but it can be hard to fit a professional peel into an already-packed schedule. A home treatment may be the answer! The NeoStrata Skin Active Perfecting Peel is easy to use and, most importantly, safe for all skin types. It smoothens skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation in just two steps.
Brighten the eyes
Raising children can leave you tired and worn out, and the eyes are usually the first areas to show signs of exhaustion. Wrinkles tend to creep up under the eyes, where skin dries out quickly. Combat this common problem with the Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System. This unique tool applies sea serum in the eye area to hydrate skin. With 7,500 movements per minute, this revolutionary device moisturizes the eyes so they feel brightened and refreshed.
Need something that’ll conceal dark circles and puffiness under the eyes? Makeup expert Jillian Dempsey tells Woman’s Day that concealer is a quick and easy way to brighten up the eye area. Concealer can also be used to touch up the chin, nose and other problem areas around the face. Jane Iredale Circle Delete Concealer Number 1 works as both a concealer and eye treatment, with vitamins and antioxidants to replenish dry skin. Its creamy texture dries into a silky finish to conceal dark circles and puffiness.
Relax in the bath
What working mom doesn’t enjoy a long soak in the tub at the end of a busy day? When a massage or sauna session isn’t an option, get Dad to watch the kids while you relax in the bath with some soft music and scented candles. A hot bath will help open pores to unclog dirt and oils. Add some sandalwood or lavender to boost your mood and watch the stress melt away.
Focus on you
After arriving home from work, you may feel so focused on taking care of the children that you neglect yourself. Remember, you can’t properly take care of others if you can’t take care of yourself. A frumpy appearance and irritated skin can make you feel miserable, so take the time – even if it’s just a few minutes a day – to freshen up your look. Make skincare and beauty a priority – not only for your sake, but for the ones you love as well.
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See also:
The Busy Working Woman's Guide to Fabulous Skin
Beauty Tips for Working Women: 10 After-Work Pampering Ideas
At-Home Waxing: An Inexpensive Alternative for Busy Working Women
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