Self-Care

Self-care is NOT a bad word! Too many of us are afraid to admit that we need time for ourselves; time to step away from all of our responsibilities and do something just for us. Women, especially, regularly put others before themselves. The question is: How can we be our best for the people who depend on us, if we feel ragged,spent, drained? Simply said, we can’t! Five to ten minutes per day could be all we need to reverse the trend…

Something as easy as a regular skincare routine can be just enough to help keep you going. The time you dedicate each morning and evening, for a ritual involving only YOU, is as valuable to your mental well-being as it is to your skin’s health and appearance.

Committing yourself to it will add structure to your day, which is crucial in this uncertain and abnormal time! The experience of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing can take you “out of your head”, as you focus on the activity at hand. Physically, massaging each product over your skin wakes up your senses and stimulates circulation. Mentally, your morning facial ritual signals the start of a new day; in the evening, it serves as a reward for all you accomplished, big or small, that day.

It’s been shown that by performing your skincare routine, you’re sending a message of “I’m worth it” to your brain. In the therapeutic facial massage, in the fragrance of a hydrating toner, in the soothing texture of your favorite moisturizer, and in the glowing face that looks back at you in your mirror, you will find both the energy to face the day and the comforting passage to a good night’s sleep. Skincare is self-care. Self-care is fundamental.