If the last year has taught us anything, it’s how important self-care is to our daily routine. Sometime as simple as using a jade roller can rejuvenate your face and boost your mood. Self-care is all about putting yourself first, even for a few moments in the day. It looks different for everyone. We all have our own ways of relaxing. It might be meditation, or you could prefer to take a long soak in the bath. Mental health is just as important as your physical health. Our articles are full of ideas for how you can incorporate self-care into your daily life. Our goal is to make it easy for you to take time out of your day and focus on boosting your wellness and mental health. Read more in the articles below.
Beauty trends have all shifted their focus to skincare. After a year of working from home, without a inch of makeup in sight, we’ve come to appreciate being able to give our skin a break. The new ‘beauty standard’ is the idea of a dewy glow. The secret to glass-like skin and obtaining a brighter complexion, is to be consistent with your skincare routine. It’s about more than just using a cleanser and moisturizer. There’s so much more to your skincare than that.
Booking in for a manicure is the ultimate act of self-care. It’s an opportunity to take some time to relax and unwind. Our nail techs are our unofficial therapist, listening to our problems while giving us a new nail look. With summer changing to autumn, it’s the perfect time to book in to see your favourite nail tech and change up your look. You don’t have to say goodbye to pastel and bright shades, but it’s a chance to try out more understated nail art trends.
When you think of your skincare routine, how often do you consider the impact of the sun? While the sun is an instant boost of serotonin, it can wreak havoc on your skin. We all know the importance of applying SPF. The sun and its UV rays can accelerate premature aging and damage your skin’s natural protective barrier. When it comes to your skincare routine, the sun is something you can’t afford to overlook. We’re taking an in-depth look at what you should be including in your everyday sun care routine.
Summer is right around the corner. It’s the time of year when we’re all thinking of how our body look. We’ve all heard the saying ‘summer body’ and ‘suns out, guns out’. While that might make you think of your arms, it’s usually our legs that we’re most conscious about. Most of the year, our legs are covered by jeans or tights. Once the temperatures start to rise, it’s shorts and skirt season.
Wearing sunscreen is a non-negotiable. You might think that you can’t leave the house without a coat of mascara or a layer of lip gloss. In reality, it’s your SPF that needs to be your daily go-to. The number one tip that every dermatologist will give you is that you should be wearing a daily SPF to protect your skin. Regardless of its formula, a sunscreen will protect your skin from sun damage and the threat of premature aging. Sunscreens can be divided into two types of formulas – chemical and minerals. What are the differences and why does that matter? We’re taking a deep dive into chemical and mineral sunscreens to help you decide which one is your perfect match.
If you have acne-prone skin, hydrocolloid bandages are the product you’ve been waiting for. Tackling your breakout at the root can feel like a challenge. You might even give up at let your acne run its course, hiding your skin under layers of makeup. This habit can often make a bad situation even worse. If this sounds like your skin, you’ll want to keep reading to find out more about hydrocolloid bandages and why they’re a game change for your skin.
Right now, we all need to relax and unwind. It’s been a difficult year and self-care has never been more important. Whether you’re working from home or shielding from the virus, the chances are that you could do with a few minutes away from the real world. Developing a relaxing bath time ritual can help relieve you of your stress and improve your overall mood. Drawing yourself a bath has the ability to instantly change your outlook and make your problems go away (at least for a while). We’ve put together the essential parts of any bath ritual for the ultimate evening of self-care.