Skincare and The Single Girl: Our Top Tips for Transforming Your Everyday Skincare Routine Into A Self Care Ritual
Single Girl Club Wellness Check:
When was the last time you took five minutes to care for your skin?
While it’s easy to prioritize work, relationships, or other life commitments over healthy habits like skin care, the truth is these types of practices have other important perks that aren’t just about beauty.
In fact, studies show that the benefits of self care are numerous, supporting both mental and physical health, reducing stress, improving the immune system, and enhancing one’s sense of self worth. Not to mention self care can also help energize us so that we’re better able to connect with and support others.
If you’ve been skimping on or skipping out on self love altogether lately, consider this your sign to schedule a little more You Time. Here are a few steps for helping you get started.
Commit to Consistency
For many of us, one of the biggest challenges for practicing self care is making it a regular thing. Getting best results from your skincare can take time, but the good news is that you only need a few minutes per day to implement a solid routine. If you struggle to remember or make time, some tricks to try might include setting an alarm on your phone, or writing self care down as a to-do item on your daily planner. You might also consider creating a cute bathroom counter display with your products, so that they’re conveniently located and compelling to use.
Start with a Few Essential Staples
Despite what you may have heard from your favorite beauty influencers, you don’t need a 10-step skincare routine. Instead, a better approach is to think quality over quantity, and invest in just a few good products. For example, most skin types will benefit from using just a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sun protection in the morning, followed by cleanser, toner, and moisturizer at night. Once you have this routine in place you can always add on with a high-quality Vitamin C serum for the morning, and Vitamin A or Retinol at night.
Curate an Ambiance
No matter how much we understand the practical benefits of caring for yourself and your skin, it can sometimes be daunting to stick with it, especially if it isn’t enjoyable. With this in mind, a tip we love for getting consistent with your skincare is to make it feel more like a ritual, rather than a routine. For example, you could pair your morning self care with your favorite coffee and a playlist that helps you feel motivated to take on the day. Or, at bedtime, add a scented candle and some luxurious mood lighting.
Adapt as Needed
One last thing to keep in mind is that there’s no real wrong way to practice self care. If you find that your routine isn’t working with your budget, your schedule, or even just your mood, remember that it’s completely okay to pivot and try something new. Rather than get discouraged if you miss a day, or aren’t feeling inspired by your current habits, give yourself permission to do things imperfectly and keep going. What matters most is simply continuing showing up for yourself, in whatever way works best for you.
