“Tired Mom Skin” is a Thing And Here’s How to Cure It
BRB, doing these mom-friendly skincare hacks!
The symptoms are pretty clear: Dark circles around the eyes, a dull, lackluster complexion, dry patches here and there, random breakouts, visible fine lines and wrinkles (suddenly more than you could remember!), and an overall lack of glow—a look that screams “I haven’t slept in the past couple of years, thank you very much.”
It’s called “tired mom skin” and if you’re in the thick of motherhood right now, there’s a 90% chance you have it.
But with babies to look after, a household to manage, deadlines to meet, and a zillion other things to do, how can moms even have time for skincare? The answer: You get smart—and strategic—about how you do it. Check out some of our expert tips here, all doable in just a few minutes!
Cleanse like you mean it
Time needed: Around 1 minute
Don’t underestimate the power of a good cleanse. Aside from washing away impurities, excess oil, and other debris, your cleanser serves as your first step to brighter, fresher skin. For a rejuvenating boost, opt for a brightening cleanser that illuminates the complexion instantly and over time.
This gentle cleanser purifies skin and decongests pores as it evens out the complexion, helping resolve signs of hyperpigmentation. It also doubles as a makeup remover.
This creamy cleansing foam is formulated with AHAs, specifically glycolic acid and lactic acid, to improve skin texture, quality, and brightness. Bonus: Its post-biotic active ingredient boosts skin balance while Urban D-tox delivers anti-pollution action.
Soak up the good stuff while you sleep.
Time needed: 1 to 2 minutes nightly
Since moms are experts in multitasking, this should be an easy one: Make the most out of your Zzz’s by slathering on a rich night cream or applying a repairing serum before bedtime—allowing it to work its magic overnight. Even if you only sleep for a few hours, this can help alleviate the signs of weariness when you wake up.
Fake a good night’s sleep with this night treatment cream to smooth out marked wrinkles, thanks to its intensive restructuring and restorative action.
This anti-aging cream intensely hydrates skin, reinforces collagen, and strengthens the skin barrier for a softer, plumper, and younger-looking appearance.
A powerhouse serum, it exfoliates, hydrates, and plumps up the skin, helping minimize sagging and smoothen fine lines and wrinkles.
Combining anti-aging, skin-brightening, and rejuvenating benefits in one formula, this serum is a potent solution for fatigued skin.
Keep your eye cream by your bedside
Time needed: 1 to 2 minutes daily
The first part of your face that gives away how tired you are? Your eyes. The fix: Aside from getting adequate amounts of sleep (which can be impossible at times, we know), make sure you don’t skip your eye care routine. Keep it on your bedside for an easy reach—so you can put it on even while you’re already lying down. Pro tip: Chill your products in the fridge for extra soothing and depuffing action on your skin.
A premium eye cream designed to address dark circles, it’s powered by antioxidants, peptides, and algae extracts to repair and protect the delicate skin under the eyes. It also features skin-rejuvenating blend of Gluconolactone and Bionic Acid to improve the appearance of dark, under-eye skin.
A regenerating cream that targets signs of dullness, dryness, and aging around the eye area, it’s formulated with 0.1% retinol in liposomes combined with hyaluronic acid to stimulate collagen production and moisturize fatigued skin.
Try a peel
Time needed: 2 to 5 minutes, once a week
No time for a professional facial? You can get that refreshed look with an at-home peel infused with glycolic acid or any gentle AHA of your choice—to help slough off the upper layer of skin and retexturize the skin surface.
An anti-aging gel ideal for oily, acne-prone or blemished skin, this has 10% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid to stimulate cell renewal and eliminate impurities (perfect for breakout-prone mamas!).
A daily peel designed to resolve dark spots as well as fine lines and wrinkles, it’s infused with 10% glycolic acid plus aminofil, which work in tandem to exfoliate and firm up skin’s appearance.
Mask up when can
Time needed: Around a minute to apply, then leave on for 15 minutes
By masking, we mean with your favorite sheet mask! Popularized by Koreans, sheet masks are quick skin savers, especially for those struggling with dryness or a lack of glow. We love how they’re super easy to use anytime—just put one on, wear it for 15 to 30 minutes (all while going about with your to-do’s), then remove. Don’t forget to spread the excess product on skin! Voila! A fresher, more glowing you.
This high-tech, glow-getting mask uses microcurrent technology to effectively deliver active ingredients into your skin: a unique brightening complex with glutathione, probiotics and prebiotics to support the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid to promote and retain moisture.
Boost your UV protection
Time needed: 1 to 2 minutes daily
For sure, you already know how sun exposure can take a toll on your skin and speed up aging, which can only make your “mom skin” situation worse. To make sunscreen application less of a chore, choose a formula that’s hassle-free to apply and actually feels good—not sticky or greasy, and doesn’t leave a white cast.
Moreover, invest in a formula that also shields against blue light from your gadgets as well as infrared radiation (from the microwave, oven, etc.)—and not just UVA and UVB—for all-around protection.
Swap your thick creams for this lightweight spray that’s invisible and refreshing—it’s best for the body and is perfect for your outdoor walks with the kiddos or for busy errand days. Plus, its Fernblock®+ technology protects against four types of radiation (UVB, UVA, visible, and infrared).
Aside from the ultra smooth fluid formula, we love how this high-SPF sunscreen is pigmented to even out the skin tone (hiding those dark spots and blemishes!) while also delivering long-term skin-caring benefits.
Get healthy from within
Taking oral vitamins, especially if your diet is not exactly the best, can help promote healthier skin at a cellular level. Aside from the usual ingredients found in most multivitamins—Vitamin A, C, D, E, biotin, zinc—you can also look into supplements designed to help brighten the complexion. Of course, it’s always best to consult with your physician or dermatologist before taking any new products.
These capsules has carotenoids from white tomato which absorb ultraviolet light, protecting you from sun damage while lightening the skin.
Containing Fernblock and WhiteTech Complex Technology, these capsules deliver anti-aging properties, shielding against UV damage and promoting a more even skin tone.
Packed with high-potency vitamin C, zinc, quercetin, NAC, and EGCG, this daily supplement supports immune response and antioxidant processes—benefiting your skin, too.
The long-term cure
It goes without saying that when it comes to the “tired mom” syndrome, prioritizing self-care—specifically your health—is the best solution, and will also translate to better skin. So even if you’re running around like a headless chicken doing all sorts of mommy things 24/7, make sure you don’t forget yourself: Eat healthy food, stay hydrated, squeeze in some exercise, rest, and take your vitamins. Penciling in intentional time for skincare can do you wonders, too! (Read: Here’s How a Longer Skincare Routine Can Make You Happier)
For customized skin care recommendations, you can book a virtual or face-to-face dermatological consultation with Dr. Maximin Navarro, our resident dermatologist, and a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) fellow, here. You can also inquire at the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions Center via (+63) 999-887-1944. View our full treatment menu here.
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