a.k.a. When Mummy Took To The Bottle
For a person who has frequently scrambled her Tuesdays and Thursdays this year, even I am aware it is the last few minutes of 2015. So why am I not doing the usual end-of-year review? Because that would be predictable. Because I now dwell on Planet Baby and tomorrow will be the same as two days ago, give or take a few milestones. Because I want to talk to you guys about something other than parenthood, given that I live, breathe and unsleep it every moment of every day. (And also because we’ll be doing that in future posts.) Because I’m excited to share with you the products that made me look human through this first year in bebe wilderness.
At the very beginning of 2015, my skin was a minefield of postpartum hormones with at least one zit the size of Jupiter at any given time, and it took several weeks for everything to calm down. I have combination skin that now veers toward some dryness in the California winters, tends to freckle and burn easily, and will still throw up a zit or few to announce that my period is on its merry way. Brightening, reduction of sun spots, degunking, and deep hydration without greasiness were all primary needs. And, with lots of research, trial, and consistent use of these magic bottles and the odd kitchen aid, I’m very happy to report that at the end of 12 months, my skin looks better than it has for a long while. *GIANT JINX BLOCKER*
See my glow? My fabulous cheekbones? My blue eyes and blond hair? What, you don’t believe that’s me?! Man, you guys are so sharp.
My hair is typically low maintenance, but when washing it once a week becomes the highlight of my social calendar, you can understand it gets grumpy, greasy and flaky every so often. Okay, more often than not. Which is when three basic products came to my rescue and ensured I didn’t have to don a hijab to avoid recognition.
So, with all disclaimers about not being a dermatologist/trichologist/product expert and knowing one’s allergies, skin/hair type, and lifestyle choices in place, here are the products that were lifesavers, time-savers and face-savers this year.
SKIN:
Cleanser: Shea Terra Organics’ Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Wash
Serum: PCA Skin C-Quench Antioxidant Serum
Moisturizer: Boscia Sake Balm
Night cream: Korres Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial, Wild Rose
Odd kitchen aid mentioned above: Wedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey Active 16+ (I just spread a thin layer on freshly cleaned skin and washed off after 20 minutes. I probably did this thrice in the whole year, so not sure it counts!)
Sunscreen: Coola Mineral Sunscreen Matte Tint (this doubled as a BB cream/any semblance of everyday makeup)
HAIR:
Shampoo: Aveda Scalp Benefits Balancing Shampoo
Conditioner: Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle Spray
Dry shampoo (a new mother’s knight in shining armor, superhero, messiah!): Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk, Tinted for Brown to Dark Brown Hair
And with that, my sweets, I will love you and leave you to go hug a sniffly, snotty Boy and together stand at the foot of our baby’s crib and welcome in another splendid year in this, our life as a little family.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! *toot toot!*
Wisdom Wears Neon Pyjamas 
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