Current Skincare Obsessions (Especially as a sleep deprived mom)

Considering my child was up at 5 am this morning ready to play, after also waking me up at 1 am and then 4 am, I should probably be taking a nap since she's currently napping, but I told myself I was going to be consistent about updating this blog so alas here we are. I've already had my coffee anyways which means I will currently be functioning at an optimal rate for the next hour or two while the caffeine is going strong. My skincare routine has definitely changed since having baby Blake, but I am proud to say I have never missed a morning or night of washing my face which I consider a very massive accomplishment in this stage of life. I don't have the mental capacity to do anything extra right now so masks have gone to the back burner and I've kept it very basic, but that's okay. With skincare, consistency is always key and there's always a way to meet people where they are at while still getting results! Obsession 1-Brightening Gommage by Arconna Skincare- This is about the extent of my mask usage these days. I love that this is easy to do in the shower (which I consider a luxury now). I just massage this into my skin a couple times per week, leave on for 5 minutes and the rinse off. I consider this close enough to a mask and it gives a great post facial glow while prepping my skin for serums and hydration. This has has Jojoba beads for exfoliation and Zeolite to stimulate circulation along with some L-Ascorbic Acid for brightening effects (hi to all the things that tired mom skin needs).

Obsession 2- Vivant Pure C + E-- When you're keeping your skincare routine simple and minimal, serums are always your best bet. These are the game changers. If you don't invest in anything else, invest in good serums. I love this one because the Vitamin C offers exfoliation to help fade dark spots left by the sun or things like melasma that can come from pregnancy, birth control or other hormone struggles. Then you have the vitamin E that gives you the added benefit of hydration, increasing skin elasticity which slows the aging process. Win Win all around. Obsession 3- Dr. Esthe Hyal- Mositure Solution Ampoule- If I could take a bath in this stuff I probably would. The moisture levels of my skin resemble those of the desert currently. Breastfeeding dehydrates your entire body. With this being 91 % May Rose Water it forces that hydration right into your epidermis. Also has added benefits of Vitamins A, B and C with multiple forms of Hyaluronic Acid and zero artificial fragrances. I just pop this on over my Vitamin C serum and under my moisturizer and it gives the most beautiful finish. 10/10 suggest to my friends.

Obsession 4- The Fixx by Nuface- Obsessed. This little tool is so easy to use, I usually have this in one hand and Blake in the other. The Fixx uses micro currents (tiny electric pulses) to stimulate muscles in the face. I use this one just around my eyes since that's where my lack of sleep shows up the most (thanks Blake). Constant stimulation (especially around the eyes) leads to increased collagen production and less wrinkles. I haven't entered the world of botox yet so this is the next best thing. Obsession 5- Glowscreen by Supergoop- Somedays I really have my life together and can manage to shower and do my skincare routine along with throwing some make up on. Other days I'm leaving the house to go grocery shopping and then getting to the checkout lane only to realize I can't pay because I forgot my wallet, and no I don't have Apple Pay because I'm stuck in the 90's. I still carry a paper calendar with me to write everything down. This is where Glowscreen comes in. I would call this a Momma must have as far as multi purpose skincare goes. The SPF in this blocks the suns aging rays while also giving you a dose of hydration leading to a dewy finish and offering a hint of coverage to your skin. Another 10/10 suggest to all my friends.

Okay friends, I'm off to do all the mom things. Happy Saturday, Hopefully it's a day filled with all the Sunshine. Don't forget your SPF!