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Anti-Aging Skincare Routine for Busy Moms

The life of a busy mom has been compared to that of having three full-time jobs. Between constantly taking care of children, managing the house, prepping meals, doing laundry, and driving around town as your family’s personal chauffeur, it can be a challenge to just sit down for a minute, much less trying to implement an eight-step anti-aging skincare routine. Though it is important to take care of your skin, it doesn’t have to take up your whole morning.

Here is a simple yet effective three-step anti-aging skincare routine for you busy moms out there.

Step 1: Cleanse

The first step to this anti-aging skincare routine is to invest in a cleanser that is tailored to your skin’s specific needs. A cleanser that is fortified with clean ingredients to cleanse your skin but not strip your skin. Look for cleansers with ingredients like honey, turmeric, or squalene to help cleanse and nourish.

Step 2: Serum

A common question any skincare specialist hears is, “what is the difference between a serum and a moisturizer?” A serum is a much thinner consistency than a moisturizer, which helps it penetrate deeper into your skin layers to effectively do more work. It also helps to balance and moisturize your skin so that you don’t have to use quite as much moisturizer as you normally would.

Find a serum with hyaluronic acid, retinol, collagen, or peptides to help strengthen your skin’s elasticity and moisture barrier, keeping those fine lines and wrinkles away.

Step 3: Moisturize with SPF

As a mom, especially in the beautiful weather of California, it is guaranteed with children that part of your day is going to be spent outside. Whether you are taking your kids to the park for some exercise, sitting on the bleachers at sports practice, or driving out to the beach or lake, an easy anti-aging tip is to moisturize with a cream that includes an SPF of 30 or higher. Our wonderful sun is great for many things, but it is also the leading cause of early signs of aging in our skin, so a simple tip for keeping signs of aging away is do not skip the sunscreen.

For your nighttime routine, switch out for a moisturizer that doesn’t have SPF but includes ingredients like hyaluronic acid, retinol, or lactic acid, to help hydrate, plump, and restore your skin while you sleep.

Skin Rejuvenation in Indian Wells, CA

If you’re finding that your skin needs a little boost, another great addition to this easy, hassle-free skincare routine is to treat yourself to a treatment once a month. Dr. Doriana Cosgrove at Desert Med Aesthetic offers great anti-aging treatments to help restore your skin, such as chemical peels, laser facial rejuvenation, or their luxurious DiamondGlow facial. These treatments can work in conjunction with your skincare by exfoliating the top layer of skin where wrinkles, lines, and sun damage are noticeable to reveal a smooth, youthful layer of skin beneath.

For more information on these treatments, contact Desert Med Aesthetics by phone (760) 777-8772 or online to book a consultation.