A Love Letter to Moms (and Their Beautiful Skin, too)

As a mom of six, I know firsthand how easy it is to snacks, sports, sibling squabbles, and the nonstop rhythm of motherhood, carving out even five minutes for ourselves can feel like a luxury.

Christine Lewy, Guest Writer

But I want to challenge that idea. What if five minutes wasn’t just skincare — it was sacred? What if, instead of viewing our skincare routine as just another item on the to-do list, we saw it as a small but powerful act of self-love?

Because here’s the truth: when we show up for ourselves, even in the smallest ways, it ripples. It strengthens us. It reminds our children that caring for ourselves is not selfish — it’s smart. It’s necessary. It’s beautiful. Here are a few of my favorite ways to reclaim your skincare time as a moment of peace:

Don’t Wait Until Bedtime

By 9 p.m., most of us are running on fumes. Instead of pushing your skincare off until the end of the night, try doing your full routine around 4 or 5 p.m. —right after the after-school chaos, when you still have a little energy and the house is (relatively) calm. It’ll help you feel refreshed and keep you from skipping it later when you’re exhausted.

Keep it Simple

You don’t need a 10-step routine. Just a gentle cleanser, a hydrating serum, and a nourishing moisturizer with SPF during the day is enough to protect and glow. Nighttime? Add a retinol or exfoliating product two to three times a week, if your skin allows.

Make it Intentional

Light a candle. Play your favorite song. Use this time to take a few deep breaths. Look in the mirror and thank the woman staring back for showing up again and again. This isn’t vanity — it’s a moment of restoration.

To every mom reading this: you are worthy of care. You are worthy of soft skin, quiet moments, and rituals that remind you who you are outside of laundry, carpool, and endless dishes. Let your skincare routine be the doorway back to yourself. You deserve it.

Christine Lewy is Divine Complexions Spa owner, a licensed esthetician, an award-winning West Coast Glo Skin Beauty makeup artist, and a NW YUMI Lashes educator.