Momcomesfirst 23 10 02 Kat Marie Skin Care Rout...

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, Kat skips a traditional toner and uses a gentle lactic acid. “Lactic acid is a mom’s best friend,” she notes. “It hydrates while it exfoliates. It’s safe for perimenopause and postpartum skin.”

| Day | Morning (5 min) | Night (5 min) | |------|----------------|---------------| | Monday | Cleanse → Serum → Moisturizer → SPF | Oil cleanse → Lactic acid → Moisturizer | | Tuesday | Same as Monday | Oil cleanse → Moisturizer only (recovery) | | Wednesday | Same as Monday | Oil cleanse → Lactic acid → Moisturizer | | Thursday | Same as Monday | Oil cleanse → Moisturizer + facial massage | | Friday | Same as Monday | Oil cleanse → Lactic acid → Moisturizer | | Weekend | Same (but reapply SPF hourly if outdoors) | Oil cleanse → Moisturizer only (sleep focus) | Kat Marie’s final piece of advice is the simplest: Start small. “Don’t buy all 5 products on day one. Begin with just the oil cleanser and moisturizer for two weeks. Once that feels automatic, add the serum. The ‘Mom Comes First’ philosophy is about consistency, not perfection.” MomComesFirst 23 10 02 Kat Marie Skin Care Rout...

Warm the cream between your fingers for 5 seconds, then press—don’t rub—into your skin. This mimics the pressure of a facial massage and reduces tugging on tired eyes. Step 5: The SPF That Doesn’t Mess Around (Morning Only) Product used: Mineral SPF 50 (Zinc Oxide 20%) Time: 1 minute On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, Kat skips

According to Kat, the single biggest mistake mothers make is using lightweight “gel” moisturizers. “You need a cream that feels like a hug,” she jokes. She specifically looks for , cholesterol , and niacinamide (at 4-5% concentration) to calm redness and reinforce the skin barrier against sleepless nights. It’s safe for perimenopause and postpartum skin