turning your skincare routine into a ritual

written by licensed esthetician & author, courtney parkhill

Ways to enliven your skincare ritual from basic to enlightening

your skincare ritual doesn’t have to be something mundane that you have to do,

it can be something that you wake up and look forward to doing.

routine is discipline, but ritual is intentionally filling the action with self-love, embodiment, gratefulness and empowering yourself with reminders so each step is like a moving meditation with your hands that speaks wisdom and self-love to your face.

how we feel about ourselves is where our self-esteem blooms from, so look in the mirror each morning before you wash your face and say “I see you, I love you, I will care for you”.

let’s change our inner beauty dialogue, no more shame, guilt, comparing, envying, or self-hate talk - it’s time to love and accept ourselves fully.

remind your beautiful face how brave you are for all that you have overcome and seen in your life, that you are a walking miracle just for existing.

vow to care for your skin by taking pleasure in the steps, not drudgery or habit.

release limiting beliefs around investing in quality products, the results pay you back tenfold and the longevity of skin health is priceless.

remember, we are honored and privileged as living vessels to be housed and carried by this mysterious organ throughout life.

thank your skin for protecting you, keeping you waterproof, reflecting inner health, and being the first thing people see when connecting with our spirit.

some other simple ways to turn your skincare routine into a ritual…

laying out your microfiber headband & reusable micro-fiber face cloths the night before to inspire/remind you

taking an epsom salt bath by candlelight with your hydrating mask

give yourself a face massage with soothing wildflower herbal wash

apply alpenglow hydrator and meditate with hands over face visualizing golden healing light showering every cell as it soaks in

sun powered citrine oil cleansing with jade gua sha stone for lymphatic drainage

deep breathing with intention while cleansing with lavender cleansing lotion

jade-rolling tight TMJ muscles with cloud bliss barrier soothe to honor your authentic voice

play my spa playlist on spotify and transcend to a higher vibration while giving your skin everything it needs and deserves

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