For mums over 40, life rarely slows down. Between raising children, working, running a home, and trying to carve out a little time for yourself, sleep is often the first thing to suffer. Unfortunately, the under-eye area is usually where tiredness and stress show up first.
According to new research from Hada Labo Tokyo, almost nine in ten UK women say poor skin appearance affects their mental wellbeing, and nearly a third have even cancelled social plans because they didn’t feel confident about their skin. That’s a huge number — and it highlights just how connected our skin health and self-esteem really are.
If you’re a mum over 40, chances are your days are full to the brim—balancing work, family, and the never-ending to-do list. Finding time for yourself can feel like a luxury. When it comes to skincare, even a few minutes of self-care can make a visible difference.
There are certain things women are still expected to stay quiet about – and vaginal health is, somehow, still one of them. A recent survey by PrecisionBiotics® revealed that 83% of people feel embarrassed even saying the word “vagina”, and over three-quarters of women would rather suffer in silence than seek help.
Mornings can be an absolute circus when you’re a mum. You’ve got the usual parade of responsibilities—packing lunches, finding missing school shoes, and refereeing breakfast table bickering—all before 8 a.m. Sometimes it feels like you deserve a trophy just for getting everyone out of the house with (relatively) clean socks on. But, you know what? You can make your mornings not only more effective, but more enjoyable as a mum
As a parent, there are small moments throughout the day which make you breathe a sigh of relief and give you a sense of rejuvenation. These pockets of time can look different to each individual, but there are many similarities that you may be able to relate to if you’re riding the parenthood train right now. Whether you get a peaceful moment drinking a delicious, fresh cup of coffee, or you’re enjoying a well-deserved bubble bath without an interruption, there are examples of little self-care moments that should never be taken for granted.
Whenever a new year begins, we always feel that sense of a fresh start. As much as it can feel like a cliché, it can also be the perfect time of the year for a refresh in your life. So if you’re keen to take better care of yourself or make some small changes to your life, this could be your time to make it happen. We’re now going to take a look at five things that can inspire you.
Home is supposed to be a rest from the rest of the world, a bulwark you set up against the many stresses that might otherwise wear you down. However, not everyone’s home is fulfilling that role for them. Here, I’m going to look at what you can do to make sure that your home offers the luxuriant and stress-busting experience that you need. Whether you’re making time for yourself as a busy parent, trying to get away from a tough day at work, or simply find yourself in some next of some self-care, here are a few ways to make your evening at home a lot more relaxing.