i've always been a low maintenance gal and, with a new baby in the house, it's easy to become a no-maintenance mama. but looking good is essential to feeling good so i've had to make the time in my day to take care of myself so i can feel beautiful while i take care of my little guy. i'm not talking about putting on a face full of makeup and breaking out the heels. i simply want to highlight the natural beauty that motherhood brings.
the key to the au natural look is healthy skin. once that's achieved, you just need a few extra things to get that glow. here are a few tips from my daily routine...
the key to the au natural look is healthy skin. once that's achieved, you just need a few extra things to get that glow. here are a few tips from my daily routine...
cleanser | i use an oil cleanser made by a local soapmaker. it's a jojoba and olive oil base blended with essential oils and it smells wonderful. if the idea of putting oil on your face scares you, read about the oil cleansing method and try it! trust me, you will be more than satisfied with the results. i also sometimes use an unscented glycerine soap so, if your skin is on the oilier side, try that. i only wash my face
at night to take off my makeup and any dirt accumulated throughout the
day. in the morning, just splash with water.
hydration | the one thing i don't go without! i use apricot or avocado oil
in the colder months when my skin is dry, coconut oil if my skin is
oily. try a few different oils and see which one your skin likes
best. hydrate morning and night.
under eye concealer | i use this every day to brighten my complexion and look refreshed. it makes
such a big difference. all you need is a dab under your eyes and i
usually put a bit on the corners under my nose to even out the redness. i like Ecco Bella's concealers. they're nice and creamy... and organic.
mascara | the one cosmetic most makeup artists won't walk out of the
house without. i'm usually too lazy to put it on but it makes a huge
difference. i always get told i look tired without it! Maybelline Great
Lash is the classic favorite.
tinted moisturizer | it's not an essential but a nice luxury item once in a while for a special occasion. if you're feeling like your skin looks a little blah, this is great because it gives you an even and glowing skin tone with a clean, makeup-free look. i've always used Laura
Mercier. it's a bit pricey but it's one of
the best and a little goes a long way.
it's as simple as that... and of course, finding the time to take a shower and get out of your pajamas. seriously, these things are not so easy in the early months! but it's all part of being a mama and there's no reason not to be the loveliest one you can be :)
xo
jess
it's as simple as that... and of course, finding the time to take a shower and get out of your pajamas. seriously, these things are not so easy in the early months! but it's all part of being a mama and there's no reason not to be the loveliest one you can be :)
xo
jess
