Health and Beauty Tips for the Busy Mom

For you, busy moms, here are some health and beauty tips that might just work for you. The number one rule on cosmetics is this - keep it simple and clean. Even if you feel you don't have time, do make that extra effort to wake up 30 minutes earlier than the rest of the family. Pick a favorite spot in your house and spend quality time alone reading something inspirational to start your day. This is better than any beauty cosmetic I can think of but read on for more.

Beauty tip #1. To lighten your complexion naturally, rub a slice of lemon over your face to lighten dark spots. After 10 minutes, rinse it off and apply a beauty moisturizer suitable to your skin type. No amount of cosmetic foundation will cover bad skin. Before sleeping, rub some aromatic oils or a beauty cream into your hands and feet to get soft hands and feet the next day. Make sure to wear socks or the oil will ruin your sheets.

Beauty tip #2 Choose a dual foundation⁄powder to save time. Use wedge sponges to save time and to cover those hard-to-reach creases. Remember to blend, blend, blend. And please apply sparingly. Nothing looks worse than a slab of cosmetic foundation on a mature woman.

Beauty tip #3. A flick of mascara will do wonders and give definition to your eyes. And oh, just one coat, please. Also a light shade of neutral eyeshadow will complement your total look. Save the glitter and the metallic for your big nights-out. If you have thin, light-colored eyebrows, save time by having your eyebrows done professionally at a reputable salon that specializes in permanent eyebrows. Neat and well-done eyebrows give your face interest.

Beauty tip #4. For dewy lips, apply your favorite lip gloss or lipstick. Keep it light. For softer, healthier lips, apply a bit of olive oil into your lips the night before. This will prevent cracked lips.

Beauty tip #5. Invest in a good body spray or perfume. A delicately-perfumed woman is so much more attractive than one heavily done-up with makeup.