Meet Tobi, a hero for working mums everywhere. She creates helpful content around subjects of maternity pay, returning to work after maternity leave as well as sharing her own life as a busy working mum of two.

Tell us about your skincare journey over the years. 

I’ve always been interested in skin, my interest certainly peaked when I was getting married. Like every upcoming bride I wanted perfect skin on the day. I had an incredible makeup artist, Joy Adenuga, who shared lots of tips with me to get my skin ready for the day. My relationship with my skin has evolved over the years, especially since becoming a mum to my two children. I found pregnancy quite difficult as my skin changed a lot but I was limited in the active ingredients I could use. 

What mistakes have you made along the way?

In my teenage years I certainly didn’t use any sunscreen, I probably only started using sunscreen daily about seven years ago. Now I use it religiously! 

How do you find time for yourself as a busy working Mum? Why is it so important?

I am quite militant when it comes to bedtime.  The kids are normally in bed by 7:15 and then it’s my time. I usually use that time to do a bit of work, which doesn’t sound relaxing, but it fills me with satisfaction. I feel like I am ahead and more organised for the next day and then I can really enjoy sacred me-time. Without that time, I would quite simply burn out. 

Do you have any tips for other busy mums looking to speed up their skincare routine? 

As soon as the kids have gone to bed, give yourself the time to activate your skincare routine. That way it becomes part of your daily routine. It also reduces the likelihood of you falling asleep in your makeup or sunscreen. 

What are your thoughts on Skin + Me so far?

I have been using it for just over a month now, I have Tretinoin 0.009%, Niacinamide 4% and Azaleic Acid 4%. It’s a game changer! It’s so easy to use. I don’t have to worry about running out because my next doser has already arrived just in time. I have started to see a difference in my pigmentation and texture of my skin. I can’t wait to keep going and see the long term results. 

What are your Holy Grail skincare products?

Cleanser:  Cosmedix Salicylic Acid Cleanser 

Moisturiser: I don’t use one during the day, but at night I love Exuviance Night Hydra Gel

SPF: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream SPF 50

If you could gift a Skin + Me subscription to anyone who would it be and why? 

I would gift it to my best friend. She has amazing skin but I know how busy she is with two kids and a demanding job. She would love the concept of Skin + Me arriving in her letterbox once a month!