Skincare When Life Is Your Children: A Mother’s Journey to Simplicity By Marzia Rahmani

Skincare? It feels impossible when your world revolves around your children. Their needs come first, you’re running on fumes, and a multi-step routine feels like a distant dream. I know this because I live it every day.

I am a mother to three beautiful children, each with speech delays. Every breakthrough is a battle fought with patience, love, and an ocean of emotions. The highs? Unmatched. The lows? Heart-wrenching. In this relentless pursuit, my self-care took a backseat—until I realized something profound.

The Skincare Industry Wasn’t Built for Mothers Like Us

Everywhere I looked, I saw "perfect" women—flawless skin, balanced lives, time to layer serums and ice-roll their faces. But what about mothers who are too exhausted to remember their own needs? What about those of us who can’t even drink a glass of water without interruption?

On top of that, I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects my hormones, skin, and metabolism. Most skincare isn’t made for us—too many products rely on harsh acids, excessive exfoliation, and irritating ingredients that disrupt sensitive, reactive skin.

I knew I wasn’t alone. I wanted to create something different. Something effortless. Something essential. That’s why I created Savef Skin Essential Face Serum—a one-step powerhouse designed for mums who need simplicity.

A Skincare Routine That Requires No Thought

Savef Skin isn’t just a serum—it’s a lifeline. A single, powerful formula that replaces the need for layering multiple actives. No acids, no irritation, no unnecessary complications. Just one simple step—a one-minute massage that supports lymphatic drainage while bringing a rare moment of calm in a chaotic day.

And it fits into the reality of motherhood. It’s quick. It’s effective. It’s photo-conscious. Let’s be real—I can’t reapply SPF every two hours like the skincare industry expects. That’s why I built Savef Skin with long-term photoprotection in mind, using antioxidants that defend against photoaging.

I spent 20 years in the skincare industry working at Harrods, Space NK, and Sephora, watching brands push the same overused ingredients—vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid—without considering how they actually interact with different skin types. I was tired of it. That’s why I created my own Retin-U list of ingredients: a curated blend of essential, skin-supporting components that work for all skin types, including sensitive and melanin-rich skin.

Savef Skin: Designed for Fasting, Engineered for Your Skin

Fasting wasn’t new to me—I had practiced it for religious reasons. But as I got older, I noticed that when I unintentionally skipped breakfast, I felt different. My skin looked better, my energy felt more stable, and I wasn’t constantly thinking about food.

That realization led me to explore fasting for skin health. The results? Balanced blood sugar, reduced inflammation, and improved skin naturally. It also helped me break the cycle of mindless eating—like finishing my children’s food without realizing it.

That’s why I designed Savef Skin Essential Face Serum to support the skin during fasting. When we fast, our skin is still repairing, renewing, and protecting itself. This serum contains fatty acids, cholesterol, peptides, and ceramides— essential components already found in the skin. Photoprotective antioxidants defend against environmental stressors, reduce pigmentation and increasing a glowing radiance with incredible hydration and making it perfect for those of us who can’t realistically reapply SPF every two hours. 

This formula didn’t happen overnight. It took two years and 11 iterations to perfect. Every single ingredient was chosen with purpose—no trends, no fillers, just what the skin truly needs to function at its best.

The One Thing That’s Free: Fasting

And that’s the message behind Real Skin Retinue. We’re not here to sell you a fantasy. We’re here to remind you that the most powerful tools for your skin and well-being are already within you. Preservation isn’t about buying more; it’s about making choices that free you.

To every mother who feels unseen, who thinks skincare is a luxury she can’t afford—not just financially, but mentally— know this:

You are not forgotten. You are not alone. You deserve simplicity.

With love,
Marzia Rahmani
Founder, Real Skin Retinue