For Busy Moms- 5 Skincare Products that do Double Duty

Are you pressed for time all day? If you have small children it can seem that way. To look your best and feel good about yourself, choose to care for your skin with products that do more than one thing.

What can we say? The world today is all about convenience. Getting the most for your dollar is what everyone is looking for. With your skincare regimen, time is precious for moms. You want to do something for your skin but it can’t be a lengthy project when the kids are pulling on your leg.

The next time you are out at the store, look for skincare products that work on two fronts. It saves you time but doesn’t compromise on quality skin care. Here are some thoughts on products to choose.

1. Tinted moisturizer – When you are just planning to be around the house or slip out to the grocery store, a tinted moisturizer keeps the cheeks looking pleasingly plump and healthy. The extra tint adds a bit of color to your skin for a fresh pick me up. You don’t have to apply anything else. Choose a tinted moisturizer that contains sun protection factor.

2. Mineral makeup – There are many reasons to use mineral makeup over more traditional formulations. Here, mineral makeup does double duty by using powder eye shadows for lips and blush powder for eye color. Each product can be used in more than one way so you have less to put on. Also mineral makeup doesn’t contain preservatives to clog your pores and damage your delicate skin.

3. Combination facial cleansers – You might have a bottle of facial cleanser, toner and moisturizer on your sink. Using a soap that contains a cleanser and a toner allows you to do both in one step. Some beauty soaps also have microbeads to give you a gentle exfoliation while cleaning and toning your skin. Mary Kay cosmetics have developed combination facial cleansers.

4. Shampoo with conditioner – Instead of two bottles you have one. Your hair can become lifeless and dull especially if you breastfeed. Keep your hair shiny and healthy with a vitamin shampoo that also contains conditioner in one easy step. You can wash your hair while the conditioner works its magic at the same time.

5. Shimmering lotions – Lotion is meant to moisturize your skin after a bath or shower. Lotions that contain a tint or shimmer of color also give you a healthy glow to your skin. Some people forget that sunscreen can be put on your legs when you go out to the park with the kids. A tinted lotion provides moisture protection as well as an SPF to prevent sun damage.