It’s hard enough to get a handle on your skin when you’re a single woman in her early 20s. Younger people are turning to more severe methods to preserve their good looks — like Botox treatments, which normally last for three to six months. But there are many who would rather go the au naturale route. Of course, things get even more complicated once you have children. Not only will your changing hormones have a big impact on your complexion, but even maintaining any kind of regular skincare routine will be a struggle, given your schedule as a new mom.

And if you’re planning on going back to work shortly after you give birth, taking care of your skin will become even more important. Since 46% of adults in two-parent households work full-time jobs, it’s no surprise your self-care routine may go on the back burner. Although 51% of consumers use hair care products every day, skin care can be considered less important to busy new moms. But if you implement these skincare tips now, you might be able to avoid some of the common dermatological pitfalls and prioritize your own needs while raising your little one. Who says you can’t have it all? Here are some skincare secrets to help you turn your former pregnancy glow into some new mom radiance. …

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When it comes to skincare, I have cared about what my skin will look like as I get older since I was a teen. In my early twenties I started using creams and moisturizers on my face, especially around my eyes in hopes to delay those unwanted fine lines and wrinkles. In my thirties I started using anti-aging products because I want to look as young as I can. Once I turned 40 a couple years ago, my skincare regimen has been on the top of my priorities. One of my favorite ways for healthy and glowing skin is supplements! They are easy to take and they can honestly work wonders for your skin.

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The average person sheds somewhere between 50 and 100 hairs a day. This mildly disgusting fact might explain why your drain is clogged after every shower. However, if you notice that your own hair seems to be pulling out at an alarming rate, or that you keep a lint roller for removing your own hair from sweaters and not your cat’s, you might be losing unnecessarily large amounts of hair. By the age of 35 two-thirds of American men experience some degree of hair loss, and 0ver 50% of women older than 65 have reported thinning hair.

Often, our hair-care habits can trigger higher rates of breakage and hair loss. Use these tips from Real Simple and Prevention to help keep your hair beautiful and, well, on your head:

1. Don’t Brush Wet Hair
   Wet hair is prone to breakage, so the less brushing you can do after a shower or swim, the better. Try brushing hair immediately before it gets wet to get rid of as many tangles as possible, and then use a wide-tooth comb after your soak.
2. Shower the Right Way
   Avoid scalding showers, and try rinsing in cool water — heat strips hair of the natural oils it needs for strength and shine. Additionally, avoid aggressive rubbing with a towel. Instead, soak up excess moisture by gently blotting wet hair.
3. Avoid Tight Hairstyles
   Big buns and ponytails clamped or tied in place can put a strain on your scalp and your hair. The follicles can even be permanently scarred over years of pressure from tight styles, leading to hair that is permanently thinner. Try wearing hair down whenever possible, and taking holders out immediately after sports and work. If you do tie your hair back, try to use a loose style, such as a low braid. Finally, avoid wearing your hair tight while sleeping.
4. Eat Healthy Foods
   Eating well can provide your body with the nutrients it needs to grow a healthy head of hair. According to Real Simple, protein and iron are the most important nutrients for hair growth. The body considers hair less essential than organs, so if you’re not getting enough protein, your body will send the nutrient to other essential functions, and your hair will go without.
5. Go Natural Whenever Possible
   Finally, natural hair is often healthy hair. Though we may be tempted to blow dry, curl, straighten, and spray our hair every morning, giving your head a break from the products and tools can let your hair care for itself. If you can’t give up the hot tools, use heat-protective sprays and lotions to keep your hair healthy.

To avoid a head of broken, dry hair, adopt these five habits. You might be surprised how good your hair feels, and how many compliments you get when you care for it naturally!

One thing that you should clean regularly is your makeup brushes! Cleaning those pretty brushes helps get rid of the germs, grime, dust and even the build of dead skin cells. The bristles/hairs on your brush also need careful washing to make sure you get the maximum life out of them because of of those brushes are expensive and you will want them to last! It is EASY to make your own DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner so be sure to keep reading…

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I used to use oil treatments in my hair to give my hair more moisture,  especially when it was dry from using my flat iron, hair dryer, curling irons and hair products. Recently I have been using the HSI Professional Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner that I really like that is leaving my hair soft and silky when I use it!

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