Are you still feeling beautiful with a baby in tow? As a teen, I never cared about my skin. Hey, my mom was there. I was at home those days and mom made all DIY face packs. My job was just to wash out once it dries. Easy right?
Fast forward, 15 years later, I have a baby, I haven’t slept all night from ages. I was weighing heaviest in my life, skin looked dull and not to forget that hair fall. Do you share a similar heart-breaking story? You are just tired of your own zombie look! So, here is 5 slow yet steady beauty mantras for you Mamma, to look-and-feel awesome.
Why do you need the supernatural boost of feeling beautiful?
Here we are not talking about revising makeup skills or putting a brave front. Let’s admit it motherhood is not always about giggles and cuteness. There is ample pressure on a mother to raise a tiny human, carry out her chores just like before and balance work.
When a mother feels beautiful, she is happy inside-out. Though she might still be dressed in day-old pajamas, hair in a bun and need a shower. Still, it is important for a woman’s whole wellbeing.
- Hydration and exercise
Water is essential for all. A new mom or mom of teens both needs ample water. We all have read and few must-have practiced drinking 8 glasses of water. Easy drink it in and get glowy clear skin out. Next would be exercise. As a new mom thriving without any help, I find it tough to exercise, so I take a walk with my child. I used to carry him in a baby carrier and walk around the block twice a day. The morning fresh crisp air and sun do give freshness to mundane life. Remember to pat your sunblock too.
- Face massage
Motherhood is a 24/7 job and plucking out ME time for some time keeps me sane. Most new moms would agree, right? After rushed mornings or while the baby is busy with a toy or having tummy time give yourself a face massage. It would take a max of 5 mins and you totally deserve that. Take your regular face creme and genteelly with your fingertips give yourself a massage. Relax your tired muscles, improve your blood circulation and get a natural face-lift. You can do it with essential oils and carrier oil mix too. In your CTM routine add this facial massage.
- Weekly Honey-cinnamon face pack
Thankfully many services are available in doorstep today. So, you can book an appointment in-app and get it. But if you are like me whose baby decides to skip his nap the day you book an appointment or plans to stay glued to you the same day.
Take a weekly skincare regime where you can get good skin from kitchen shelves. All you need would be a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of cinnamon. Apply a thick layer and wash off after 10-15 minutes. Viola! If you feel itchy with cinnamon, skip it. Apply honey with few drops of lemon and wash after some time. Honey is great for skin filled with anti-oxidant and boon for acne-prone skin like me.
- Curry leaves infused Coconut hair oil
Coconut oil is great. Our grandmothers used to swear by its properties. With changing times, we neglected the humble coconut oil for over-priced quick fix branded solutions. During pregnancy, hormones favor most women and hair is shiny and voluminous, however post-pregnancy hair fall is common woe.
Here is another old fix for healthy hair, take a handful of washed and air-dried curry leaves and boil in coconut oil. Remember not to burn the mix, keep the flame low. Keep the oil away from direct sunlight in a clean container. You can filter the leaves out. I like to keep the leaves in the oil mix. It’s good to use for 2-3 months in a go.
- Smile
Motherhood is hard, days go from clear skies to blasting volcanoes. But this all is a phase. I live every day chanting this as a mantra. Nothing can beat a heartfelt smile in gloomy tough days. If you wish to smile brighter, color your lips in your favorite shade and give a coat of mascara. You can make gloomy days shine bright. Stay happy mamma!
As a mother, what’s your top beauty mantra? Tell me in the comments. Do share this post with someone you love and need this.
Happy motherhood!!
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*Disclaimer – Photo by Ksenia Chernaya from Pexels *
I applied face mask and got a face massage only after 3 years of motherhood .. when finally got some time to go to salon during nursery hours 😉
Totally understand. I was struggling with that till last year
Love all the tips and tricks you have mentioned here.. I love dancing and listening music and to make myself feel good.
We should try to make time for ourselves
Just loved your tips buddy and how quick and easy are they. Keep writing n inspiring😊
Thanks Roma
This is a really helpful post for all new moms, especially the breast feeding ones like me who prefer all natural products than the chmeical laden creams and lotions. cocunut oil has been my friend since pregnancy days . great tips
Coconut oil is bff for me.
Motherhood is not an easy job. And its really hard to take care of yourself during the first 6 months. So we should manage time for ourselves. It is good to follow a proper skin care routine.
True, initial months are toughest
Wow that’s awesome, I loved all your tips and specially neem leaves as I am using it too for me
Catching up on sleep when baby slept and water helped me survive. Great post.
Keeping the smile intact throughout motherhood is important. I like good facials too.
I didn’t know that neem leaves could also be added. this was informative. congrats on completing 2 years 🙂
Wow I too add neem leaves to many things ,mask and hair spa too
Thanks to Geethica I got to know about neem leaves. Else, I depended on curry leaves as mentioned.
I loved your tips and tricks…I too love to exercise and dance to make myself feel good
Can honey be applied on a sensitive and acne prone skin too, please tell. I like the tip of curry leaves too. Thanks for sharing this post.
Yeah Milan, I too had sensitive and acne prone skin. Honey helped me a lot.
I loved the idea of adding Neem. Going to do it next time.
Yeah I got to know about neem leaves here only. Try curry leaves too
Neem leaves are great for hair and with cocunut oil it becomes magical. I agree smile is the biggest strength for a mother. Thank Pragnya for participating in the blog anniversary celebrations.
I would add Neem leaves next time. Thanks for the tip 😉