Keeping skin healthy and beautiful doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In fact, if you’re trying to balance a career, a relationship and your social life, chances are you barely have time to eat lunch let alone spend hours each week tending to your skin. Fear not: We’ve put together a guide for busy women just like you who are short on time but still want great skin.
Take a look at your bathroom counter. Can you even see it under all the products piled up around the sink? If you want to streamline your skin care routine, make sure the only things within reach are the items you need and use daily. Just looking at clutter can cause stress -- the last thing you need first thing in the morning. Rather than waste time searching for your cleanser (and accidently grabbing the toner), keep your main skin care must-haves neatly lined up in the order that you use them. Everything else (hair elastics, weekly-use items, other bottles and jars collecting dust) should be housed under the sink or in a pretty wicker basket on the back of the toilet.
Multitask.
Bring your facial cleanser and exfoliator into the shower with you, so all you need to do is hop in the shower to get your whole body (face included) squeaky clean. Other ways to multitask include using products that do more than one job -- cleansers that also exfoliate, 2-in-1 shampoos or even makeup items with multiple uses (i.e., cheek stain that can double as lip color). The less you need to do in the morning and at night, the better.
Use less.
Don’t feel like you need to put a full face of makeup on every time you leave the house, especially if you’re short on time. A little goes a long way when it comes to looking great, and the right products can cut your morning routine in half. Trade your heavy foundation (which takes time to apply properly) for a tinted moisturizer, which is applied quickly and easily and is virtually foolproof. Simply swipe on as you would any moisturizer. Add concealer only where you need it most (under eyes, around nose) and set with translucent powder. A cheek stain (mentioned above) can also be used on lips and layered for easy, streakproof color. Say goodbye to your epic get-gorgeous routine, especially in the summer when you really don’t need a lot of makeup.
Sleep & eat well.
The best way to save time on skin care is to make sure your complexion looks good without having to do much work:
Get enough rest. Six to eight hours a night gives skin adequate time to repair itself.
Stay hydrated. Not drinking enough water leads to skin that looks dull and as tired as your body feels without ample hydration.
Eat well. Ditch the salt- and sugar-laden processed food, which can sap vitality from the skin over time. Instead, opt for a diet packed with produce, whole grains and good fats, such as those found in olive oil, nuts and avocados.
Get monthly facials.
Another way to minimize the time you have to spend on your skin is to get monthly facials. If you can afford it, a facial every four to six weeks acts as a tune-up for your complexion, leaving you with a clear skin canvas for the remainder of the month. Your skin will be smooth and free of pore-clogging debris -- and ideally, all that work done by your esthetician means you won’t have to spend much time worrying about minor skin care concerns.
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