Now that you’re a busy mom, has skin care become more of a luxury than a necessity? If you answered yes, then it’s time to introduce some much-needed changes in your life. Despite juggling several things in your hands, there’s no excuse for neglecting proper care for your skin. It’s inevitable for wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots to show up with aging, but you’re making things worse if you don’t do anything about them. The good news is that you can beat these pesky signs of aging and be a head-turner mom in no time.

Start a Routine

The critical first step is establishing an effective routine. If you set aside a routine for caring for your kids, family, and work commitments, then you can do the same for your skin. A good starting point is sifting through all the skin care products at your disposal and getting rid of the ones you don’t use. The adage “less is more” applies to skin care. The essentials include a mild cleaner, exfoliant, sunscreen, moisturizer, and eye cream. Don’t forget that getting a good night’s sleep also plays an important role in keeping your skin healthy.

Say Goodbye to Nasty Habits

Do you doze off as soon as you enter the bedroom even with your makeup on? A busy day can leave you with little energy to do things that would only take a couple of minutes. But no matter how exhausted you feel, it’s best to remind yourself of what could happen should you continue with your old ways. Aside from failing to remove makeup, you should also avoid washing your face excessively, not cleaning the sheets regularly, and any other habit you think contributes to your skin problems.

Take the Right Supplements

You probably know that eating healthy has a positive effect on your skin, right? Yes, everyone knows how difficult it is to resist eating your comfort food but try to eat healthy whenever possible. Simply adding fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet can make a huge difference. But even if you eat right, you may not be getting enough nutrients from the foods you eat. This is where proper supplementation comes in. Depending on your unique requirements, be sure to choose the right supplements to achieve your goals.

Remain Consistent

It doesn’t take a truckload of time to get the skin you want. What you need is a lot of patience and consistency. Unless you go under the needle, getting rid of unwanted signs of aging can take a while. Just focus on doing the right things each day and sooner rather than later, you’ll start to notice those wrinkles and age spots fade gradually.

There you have it! Keep in mind that skin care should remain a priority despite being a busy mom. Setting aside just a few minutes of your day can do wonders for your outside appearance and inner self at the same time.

Written by Emily Green for Working Mother and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com.