How can a busy mom incorporate a beauty routine into her daily schedule? I think it seems harder than it really is. It is little things like incorporating activities into your daily routine that you feel will benefit you. I like to keep a J-roller in my freezer to use when I wake up in the morning. I will turn the coffee machine on and prepare breakfast. I can just roll it on my face. I like to incorporate beauty regimens into my daily tasks. I tend to always multitask whether I'm putting on a mask while I exercise or putting on my face while I cook dinner. You can really find so many things you can use in your own house. I have some exfoliating scrubs I like to use. I put fresh sugar on them and use that to exfoliate my skin. The sugar helps to really fluff the skin cells. These are things my mom taught me back in the day. It is not something you have to spend tons of money on or do at a spa. What are your go to beauty products as it relates to skincare and makeup? I operate on the notion that good makeup starts with good skincare. Something I’ve added to my routine is microneedling at home. I have been using the GloPRO at home. It started in an office for a lot of doctors. It’s these little needles that prick your skin. The needles are causing your skin to regenerate itself. If you have large pores or post acne marks, this will help with that. You can use it with serum or moisturizer. It is not something you can use once and see results. Over time it helps tighten pores. It helps to diminish the look of dark spots. As far as makeup goes, I recommend having a good concealer and bronzer. A concealer helps tired eyes look fresh. One of my favorites is from the Milani cosmetics. It has just the right amount of shimmer in it. It gives your face that nice healthy glow.
You posted on social media that there is no such thing as work/life balance. How did you come to that realization? What should moms strive for instead of work/life balance? For me what should be strived for is work/life harmony. When you say balance you are thinking of a way to scale 50/50. I get asked that question so much from new moms who are getting ready to go back to work. Even if you are a stay-at-home mom, the biggest takeaway is there are going to be days, weeks and even months when you are giving a little bit more to one than the other. You may feel the guilt, because mom guilt is very real. You may be relying on your partner for help. Don’t feel guilty because months from now the tables will turn. You will be giving 80 percent at home and 20 percent at work. What’s next for Ami? I have a really great campaign with a great brand coming soon. My messaging has evolved since the beginning of my career in entertainment and television. When you talk about diversity and inclusivity in the beauty industry it’s not just race, but includes gender and age. It includes all of us. You come into this game, going to the various events and almost competing with different influencers for spots on campaigns. It feels really good when you are recognized for the fact that you are of a certain age but you are promoting self care and prioritizing self. I also have a beauty line that we are developing in the next two years. We are so excited. To learn more about Ami Desai, visit her at https://www.amidesai.com.
As a beauty and lifestyle expert, social media influencer and mom, what are you teaching your children, especially your daughter, about beauty? One of the biggest things that I say over and over is I want my daughter to admire someone else’s beauty without questioning her own. There is room for everyone. So much perfection and curation is thrown at us that it is easy to question your own beauty. Appreciate what other people have to offer without questioning your own. Just be able to look at them and say they are beautiful. If you need self affirmation to tell yourself, my hair is pretty, then that’s fine. Just appreciate other’s beauty without questioning your own.
One of the big est things that I say over and over is I want my daughter to admire someone else’s beauty without questioning her own.
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