For the Mothers Who Do It All — You’re Not Supposed To
The Invisible Load No One Talks About
To every mother who feels like she’s constantly doing three jobs at once — because you are, this is for you.
The endless lists. The mental notes. The small details that no one else sees but you hold anyway. The emotional weight of caring for everyone, even when you’re running on empty yourself.
Being a mum is beautiful and fulfilling, but it can also be exhausting in ways few people truly understand. Studies have shown that mothers often carry the equivalent workload of 2.5 full-time jobs. And yet, the world still expects us to show up smiling, organised, and endlessly patient.
It’s no wonder so many of us feel constantly “on,” unable to switch off even when we finally sit down. Our bodies stay in survival mode, running on adrenaline and stress hormones, always preparing for the next demand.
You Were Never Meant to Be Everything, All the Time
The truth is, you were never meant to hold it all.
You were never meant to pour from an empty cup.
But somewhere along the way, we began to treat self-care like a luxury, something to earn after everything else is done. The laundry. The emails. The lunches. The guilt.
Yet, self-care isn’t indulgence. It’s maintenance. It’s how we return to ourselves after giving so much of who we are to others.
Relearning How to Rest
Rest doesn’t always look like sleep. Sometimes it’s a pause, a breath, a moment of stillness, a quiet ritual that reminds your body you’re safe to slow down.
Try lighting a candle before you shower. Take a few seconds to feel the warmth of water on your skin. Massage a body butter into your hands and notice its scent. Spray your pillow before bed and breathe deeply.
These small moments, as fleeting as they seem, tell your nervous system, you can let go now.
And that’s where healing begins.
Because when you stop long enough to feel grounded, you don’t just care for yourself, you refill what everyone else draws from daily.
The Power of Scent in Self-Care
Scent has a way of pulling us back into the present.
Lavender softens anxious thoughts. Clary sage steadies the breath. Ylang-ylang brings warmth and balance. Together, they act as quiet companions in the background of your day — gentle reminders that your wellbeing matters too.
At Ametrine Skin, every blend was created from this understanding. As a mother and founder, I wanted to make self-care feel accessible again — not another thing to tick off, but a way to reconnect with yourself through simple, sensory pauses.
A Loving Reminder
You’re already doing so much.
You don’t need to do more, just do less, more intentionally.
Take a deep breath. Let it all drop from your shoulders, even for a moment.
That moment is yours and that’s enough.
Nurture Your Calm
If you’re ready to slow down and reconnect, our Calming Collection was designed with you in mind.
✨ Calming Body Butter
A rich, soothing formula that nourishes the skin while the blend of lavender, clary sage, and ylang-ylang eases the mind.
🌙 Calming Room & Pillow Spray
A grounding mist to create calm in your space and gently prepare you for rest.
Both are simple tools to turn everyday routines into small rituals of care — helping you breathe deeper, move slower, and remember yourself again.