I imagine that forming good habits that feed the thoughts, physique and soul is extraordinarily vital. Nonetheless, these habits need to really feel proper and give you the results you want as a person. As an example, I’d been complaining for years about not exercising. I lastly stopped whining and began strolling. However, I solely stroll 1 mile. That’s it. As a result of if I stroll additional and for an extended time, I do know I’ll get burned out and stop. I’ve been steadily strolling for nearly 2 years now and have began including on extra train! I do know the important thing was that I not push and stress myself and that I discover the therapeutic worth.
I say all that to say, taking good care of our pores and skin is a superb behavior that I’ve been prioritizing currently and it’s been so good. I assumed I’d share the little ritual I’ve been doing weekly that’s giving me such a lift!
I assumed I’d share as a result of it could be enjoyable so that you can do too!
Exfoliate & Masks:
The primary new factor I’m doing is utilizing 2 new skincare merchandise.
Annmarie Skincare is an extremely clear and delightful skincare line that I’ve promoted earlier than. As soon as I received extra severe about my own skincare line, I ended speaking about it as a result of a number of my merchandise are much like theirs. I made a decision to buy a few their merchandise that I can not make myself. One being their Ayurvedic Facial Scrub and the opposite being the Illuminating Pearl Mask.
Each merchandise are prime notch as I suspected they might be.
The Ayurvedic Facial Scrub is a dry herb scrub fabricated from fenugreek, horsetail, rhassoul and kaolin clay, aloe powder, crushed lavender, rosemary, comfrey and lemon balm simply to call a couple of. It’s full of vitamins and has the proper grit. Not too sharp and never too boring. I say I can not make this myself as a result of getting the proper grit is one thing I’ve but to determine.
After utilizing this scrub, my pores and skin feels recent, clear and awake!
I take advantage of a few dime sized quantity of powder in a single hand then I moist the opposite hand and rub collectively. Nonetheless, Annmarie Skincare suggests utilizing a cleanser because the moist portion of your exfoliating. Sadly I solely have oil cleansers in the intervening time so I couldn’t attempt it out. I completely love their Aloe Herb Cleanser and extremely suggest it although.
As a DIYer attempting to maintain all the pieces as easy and clear as attainable, cleaning soap primarily based cleansers haven’t been conquered so if you’re one who prefers cleaning with cleaning soap fairly than oil, you’ll completely love this cleanser.
Discover this wonderful scrub HERE.
PRO TIP: Exfoliate after steaming or after a sizzling bathe. The steam softens the lifeless pores and skin making it a lot simpler to take away.
After I’ve exfoliated I apply the Illuminating Pearl Mask. This masks smells completely heavenly. It comprises pearl powder which has historically been utilized in Chinese language medication for brightening and beautifying the pores and skin. It additionally stimulates one of many strongest antioxidant enzymes within the physique.
It additionally comprises turmeric for calming and licorice and uva ursi which each are recognized to brighten the pores and skin and lighten darkish spots.
Mountain wildflower honey is added to appease and calm but in addition exfoliates attributable to it containing gluconic acid which is a delicate alpha hydroxy. Honey can be a humectant which helps the pores and skin soak up and retain moisture.
It additionally comprises inexperienced mandarin, lavender and frankincense.
After one use of this masks, my pores and skin seemed brighter. After a number of makes use of, my tremendous strains are barely seen. It’s a ravishing masks that I’ll positively repurchase. I sit up for use it and attempt to get it in additional than as soon as every week.
This masks needs to be left on for quarter-hour or extra. Rinse with cool water and tone and moisturize as common afterwards.
Discover this unimaginable masks HERE.
Create a Milk/Salt Bathtub Soak:
Whereas I’ve my masks on, I take a milk/salt bathtub. I’ve discovered that making ready my milk/salt bathtub the day earlier than works rather well and retains me on monitor. This manner all I’ve to do is throw it within the bathtub after I’m prepared!
Rose & Lavender Salt and Milk Bathtub Soak Recipe:
Add substances to a jar, exchange the lid and shake! Preserve it by the bathtub so that you bear in mind to make use of it!
I used to be impressed by a recipe I discovered for a DIY Rose Milk Self Love Bath Soak. I had by no means used coconut milk powder in my bathtub so I assumed I’d attempt it since winter has wreaked havoc on my dry pores and skin! I couldn’t be happier with how silky it made the water and the way hydrated my pores and skin felt after the tub and now it’s the one approach I soak!
You don’t have to make use of epsom salt-Pink Himalayan salt or Dead Sea salt work simply as properly. Epsom Salt is simply simpler to search out and less expensive.
I selected a mix of lavender and rose however you’ll be able to tailor what important oils you utilize to no matter you favor. The important oil is extra for fragrant advantages fairly than pores and skin advantages.
I forgot I had rose absolute which is a less expensive (and diluted) model of rose important oil. It nonetheless smells wonderful and it’s good so as to add it to recipes! My combo of lavender and rose smells so good!
BEWARE: After your bathtub soak, watch out getting out of the tub as a result of the powdered milk will go away the tub a bit slippery!
Associated Publish: Learn extra about the advantages of salt baths in my Find out how to Make the Greatest Epsom Salt Bathtub for Therapeutic and Detox publish.
Make a BIG Bottle of Natural Tea:
The day earlier than I plan to do these new magnificence habits, together with making the salt soak, I additionally brew dandelion root tea. I take advantage of 2 luggage per 32 ounces of water and retailer it within the fridge in a single day. Throughout and after my bathtub I drink my bottle of tea for two causes….
One, salt baths are typically detoxing so after taking one, you need to get within the behavior of ingesting loads of water to assist encourage toxins to exit your physique in a secure and wholesome approach.
Two, I drink dandelion root tea to assist with bloat and water retention. Dandelion root tea holds so many health benefits together with lowering blood sugar, aiding with weight loss, reducing blood stress, lowering irritation and as talked about it acts as a natural diuretic.
THIS dandelion root tea is so good. I’ve had others that didn’t style good. This one is gentle and refreshing. It has only a style of cinnamon which is so good. You possibly can drink it heat or make an ice tea. It’s no matter you favor!
I really like my new weekly ritual!! Taking day out to care for your thoughts, physique and soul is important. Truthfully, a pair further skincare merchandise, a shower and a tea is a straightforward and pleasing solution to prioritize your self! I’d love to listen to the way you care for your pores and skin and psychological well being, please share!
xx, Jenni
P.S. Annmarie Skincare at present has a 4 piece set that comprises the Aloe Cleanser I discussed, pattern sizes of their facial oil and serum and a therapeutic massage oil, frequently $45 however with THIS link, it’s solely $24!