Skincare is not just about the products we use, it is about the way those products make us feel. This is why women all over the world are finding ways to turn their skincare into a self loving ritual. If you’re sitting there thinking “well, I don’t have the time for that”, keep reading, because you’re about to find out exactly why you do.
When we think about selfcare, the first thought that comes to mind is often to do with the way we eat or how much exercise we’ve done recently. One too many takeaways in a week or too few steps in the day and the first thing we think to is “oh, I need to take better care of myself.” But what does taking care of ourselves actually mean? What does it actually look like?
What if I told you selfcare doesn’t have to be this all encompassing time consuming task? Selfcare can be a little something that we do for ourselves every single day. Why? Because selfcare is when we create little moments in our daily routines for ourselves. At this point you’re probably thinking “so where does skincare come into this story?”. Well when you think about it, our skincare is a routine that we do every day, twice a day. So surely we can find an extra minute for ourselves during a task we are already doing?
There are many ways that you can make your skincare routine feel more luxurious without needing an extra 20 minutes to complete it. Skincare becomes selfcare when we walk away feeling refreshed, calm, and ready to tackle the day ahead (or wrestle with the down duvet). But how exactly do we do that? It can be something as simple as adding Oatfoliant to your routine once a week. Or maybe you put on a Hydra Sheet Mask while you watch tv and drink a cup of hot chocolate. It could even be a quick spritz of Skin Mist after your cleanse to give your skin a burst of hydration, feeling instantly refreshed before continuing on with your routine. All these little actions take less than a minute to do, but it makes a world of a difference to the way you feel.
Some of us are probably more adventurous. We want to be lost in the moment while doing our skincare, where for that moment, you are all that matters. For those adventurous souls in the world, I ask, have you considered using a cleansing mitt? Maybe a Gua Sha or a Roller? If not, then that would be the place to start. We rinse our cleanser with our hands anyway, so why not feel the comfort of a soft bamboo fiber Cleansing Mitt instead? We massage our products into our skin with our fingers anyway, so why not use a Gua Sha or roller as well? Not only will the products work deeper into the skin, but your bathroom will turn into a spa retreat, just for you, just for the moment.
Often we look at skin care as a remedy for the skin, without realizing it is also a remedy for the soul. Skin care doesn't only have a positive impact on the skin itself, but it also improves both our mental and emotional wellbeing. So take the extra minute. Create the moment. And allow yourself to love yourself.
