“If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” —Stevie Wonder

Our moms and mother figures in our lives are special people. They care for us and nurture us, sharing wise words of wisdom in our successes, challenges, and everything in between. How can we show our love to the person who nurtures us in the manner of a mother? 

We’ve gathered three women in our community in different stages of motherhood. Each shares the unique ways they spend time caring for themselves in their daily routines.

Pregnant or new moms

If you’re expecting a new babe or are a new mom, we’ve shared our guide to using our skincare during pregnancy and postpartum care. This year, our Community Manager Jacqueline gave birth to her second child and is now a mother of two!

Jacqueline, Botnia Community Manager

If you are lucky enough to have someone watching your kids, especially while you take a shower, spend at least 5 to 10 minutes afterward applying Body Cream to every part of your body!!! I used to rush and skip this step because I felt like I didn’t have time but it’s now my non-negotiable. I make the time because it feels so damn good!

When you’re giving your kids a bath, use one of Botnia’s powder masks plus Essential Enzymes to treat yourself in these moments. Easy new-mom tip: I usually just mix them by rubbing the products together in my palms. (Don’t forget to wash your hands and face first!)

AM Routine: 
Rinse with water
Spray Rose Geranium Hydrosol all over
Sandwich the hydrosol with Hydrating Serum
Rose Geranium hydrosol again
Restorative Face Cream
Wait until dry, then apply sunscreen

PM Routine:
Alternate between Balancing Oil Cleanser and Essential Enzymes
Rose Geranium Hydrosol
Hydrating Serum
Restorative Face Cream
Clarity Oil

Mom of teens

Roberta, Botnia Spa Partner and Owner of Bertie’s Beauty in Oakland, CA

I prioritize self-care rituals in the mornings and evenings, especially as a busy wife, mom of two teen boys, and sole proprietor. Starting my day with a tall glass of water and some light stretching on the yoga mat is an excellent way to wake up my body and prepare myself for the day ahead.

In the evenings, it’s essential to take a break and rest my mind and body. My warm showers, skin care routine, and journaling settles me down before bedtime.

AM Routine:
Eye cream
Wisdom Oil
Rose Geranium Hydrosol
Sunscreen, then light makeup

PM Routine:
Luminous Body Scrub
Body Cream
Alternate between Gentle Cleanser and Balancing Oil Cleanser 
Eye cream
Replenishing Facial Oil
Rose Geranium Hydrosol
Soothing Repair Mask (I use this as an overnight treatment)
Then a final layer of Rose Geranium Hydrosol

Shop: Balancing Oil Cleanser // Gentle Cleanser // Rose Geranium Hydrosol // Eye Cream // Wisdom Oil // Replenishing Facial Oil // Soothing Repair Mask

Wise mom

Andrea, our founder Justine’s Mom

As I age, I have to accept my aging and (yay!) that I get to do it! I make sure I continue to take care of myself, stay active, and just be as fit as I possibly can be to take care of my aches and pains but not let them rule me. It’s okay, and I accept the process. You can’t anti-age; you are going to age no matter what, so it’s how you go about it to make sure that it doesn't rule you and make you feel bad about yourself.

Beauty to me comes from the inside out, not outside in - if you can project how you feel on the inside, beauty will shine through. If I could tell my younger self, you have to take care of your skin, look at the food you eat, how it’s grown, and exercise. When we don’t take care of ourselves, it shows up later and we think, “Shoot, I should have done that back then.”

Because I’m outside all the time, if I’m not moisturized, oiled, and sunscreened, I’m in trouble. I love the Wisdom Oil, especially in the summertime, my skin drinks it in. If I could drink Wisdom Oil, I would.

AM Routine:
Renewing Face Wash
Toner
Restorative Face Cream
Sunscreen
Makeup

PM Routine:
I mix the foaming cleanser with the oil cleanser combined to take off the grime and grit of the day and keep my skin moisturized
Pat Toner into the skin
Wisdom Oil 
Restorative Face Cream
Brush my teeth, brush my hair, and into bed

Shop: Renewing Face Wash // Balancing Oil Cleanser // Toner // Wisdom Oil // Restorative Face Cream

Gifts for all moms

Below are our favorite body products you can gift to any mom.

If you have a mom who likes to choose her own skincare, you can also find our e-gift cards with a complimentary skincare consultation here.

If you want to go the extra mile, we recommend gifting mom with a Botnia Facial from one of our holistic spa partners! Find the nearest Botnia esthetician near you. 

Thank you to all the moms in the world who care for us! You bring so much love and light to our lives and we can’t thank you enough for all you do.