But it’s not all storks and smiles. Women juggling a family are increasingly under pressure and developing grey hairs younger as a result, according to a recent John Frieda survey.“If a woman chooses to have a family, as well as a career, her life can become incredibly frantic as she tries to balance her multiple roles – career woman, mother, wife, housekeeper,” says Professor Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology & health at Lancaster University.
“Women today have very little disposable ‘me-time’ – no time to unwind or look after themselves.”
If your mum’s hard work goes a little under-appreciated, Sunday, April 3 is the ideal day to make amends.
Cancel the floral bouquet and forget that box of chocs, nothing says ‘relax’ like a beauty gift to bestow your mum with some me-time. Whatever her schedule, there’s a pampering product to ensure she has the perfect Mother’s Day.
* Supermum
Product picks: Soap & Glory Soaper Heroes set, £8.51 (Boots); MAC limited edition Wonder Woman Lipstick in Heroine, £15 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk); Paco Rabanne Lady Million EDP, from £32.99 (The Perfume Shop).
* Mum on the run
Product picks: Aromatherapy Associates Little Luxuries Oils, £12 (020 8569 7030/www.aromatherapyassociates.com); Next Tropical Postcard Cosmetic Bag, £5; Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Vanity Case, £45 (www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk).
* Chilled out ma
Product picks: Betty Jackson.Black Relaxing Gift Set, £16 (Debenhams); Rose & Co Bath Melt Fancies, £20 for set of nine (House of Fraser); Lush Happy Mother’s Day Bath Ballistics Vase, £18.50 (01202 668 545/www.lush.co.uk).
* Working mother
Product picks: Busy But Beautiful Manicure Treatment Gift Set, £7.50 (Marks & Spencer); The Body Shop Dreams Unlimited Gift Trio, £25; Marks & Spencer Mood Rescue Hand & Body Lotion Gift Set, £6.
Treat street
Shhh, don’t tell mum but you can save on the high street – and even have a little fun in the hunt for her pressie.
* Save up to a third on selected skincare and bathing gifts at Boots from March 23-April 19 (www.boots.com).
* Buy your Mother’s Day gift online at Superdrug and get 20% off when you spend more than £35 by entering code ILOVEMUM at the checkout (www.superdrug.com).
* Save up to half price off selected fragrances at The Perfume Shop and take advantage of the free gift wrapping service in stores (www.theperfumeshop.com).
* Bannatyne Spas nationwide are offering a Mother’s Day Makeover, including custom manicure, on-the-move pedicure, eyebrow shape and hand and arm massage, all for £35 (0845 434 8466/www.bannatynespa.com).
* Pack your mum off for a Seventies-inspired Mother’s Day Party at Lush. Taking place at stores nationwide on Sunday, April 3 from 11am, expect a day of in-store pampering, fun and games (01202 668 545/www.lush.co.uk).
Tried & tested
* Microdermabrasion, from £45, available at sk:n clinics nationwide (0800 822 3305/www.sknclinics.co.uk)
Buy it now
If your mum appreciates a good cuppa she’ll love Jo Malone’s new Limited Edition Tea Fragrance Blends. Choose from five colognes including Earl Grey & Cucumber, Fresh Mint and Sweet Lemon, and wear solo or combine to create your own unique blend. Available now, priced £34 for each 30ml cologne (0870 034 2411/www.jomalone.com).
Beauty bulletin
* New brand
* Recessionista alert
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