You’ve probably heard the term “self-care” quite a bit in recent years. The term has risen to prominence over the last decade and has become a daily staple routine for many people. However, self-care isn’t a new concept or term. It’s been around for decades, but the discovery and publicity of how beneficial self-care can be for your mental health and spiritual wellness have turned it into something that many people are embracing and preaching.
But when it comes to your beauty and skincare routine, are there certain ways to establish or implement self-care? Some may say that having a skincare routine or applying makeup may be a form of self-care in itself. But if you’re looking for another way to infuse self-care into your beauty routine, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will share the many ways you can add more self-love and care into your everyday beauty routine. While our ideas may be a great place to start, self-care is extremely personal and can look different for everyone. And that’s why we think it’s only right to start this article with a clear definition of self-care so that you can find the right practice and routine for you.
What Is Self-Care?
Self-care is a dedicated practice that fills your cup and helps you deal with the stressors of everyday life. While some may say that self-care is over-indulgent or frivolous, science would argue that it isn’t. In fact, taking time for self-care every day is proven to lower anxiety and positively impact your mental health. Self-care is very individual and personal. What counts as self-care to you, may look completely different for someone else. For example, you may prioritize meditation every morning as your self-care ritual, while someone may book a massage and get their nails done once a week to fulfill their need for self-care. There is no right, wrong, or one way to practice self-care — it’s all about whatever feels right to you at the moment — and it can change based on your needs or specific life events.
How to Add Self-Care Into Your Beauty Routine
Now that you have a comprehensive definition of self-care, are you starting to envision how self-care might show up for you in your day-to-day life? One easy way to infuse more self-care into your daily routine is through your beauty and skincare regimen. Makeup and skincare can often be a part of someone’s self-care routine, but there are ways to deepen the practice and make it more fulfilling. Let’s see how!
- Invest in Products That Make You Feel Good
In case you didn’t know, there are many toxic chemicals in makeup that can be harmful to your skin and your DNA. It’s hard to decipher which ingredients are harmful and which aren’t especially because known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, allergens, and irritants can hide behind technical terms and ingredients that are hard to understand when looking at a label. However, you can infuse some major self-care into your makeup routine by investing in clean beauty products that are made without these harmful and toxic ingredients. Not only are clean beauty products better for your skin, but they also have a host of other benefits for the world around you. If that isn’t self-care, we don’t know what is!
- Turn Up Your Confidence with Makeup
If you’re not someone who applies makeup every day or often at all and you’re looking for a way to infuse self-care into your day while also boosting your confidence, we suggest putting on makeup that makes you feel radiant. You could also get your makeup and hair done professionally for a dinner date with friends or your significant other — or just because!
- Practice a Skincare Routine That Makes You Feel Pampered
What does your skincare routine currently look like? Do you feel excited by it or is it more of an obligation you dread? Either way, it’s time to turn your routine into something you feel pampered by. Whether you add a deep moisturizing face mask or use a steamer to unclog your pores, one of the best forms of self-care is pampering yourself with clean skincare products.
- See an Esthetician for Special Facials
Your home skincare routine may be fabulous and all, but have you ever had a Hydrafacial at a spa? If you are looking to amp up your self-care while also getting the best skin of your life, we suggest visiting a spa that can tailor a treatment for your needs and the level of relaxation you desire.
- Take a Bath
Showers are great — and quick — but if you want to take 15 to 30 minutes to unwind and relax, a bath is the perfect place to switch off and relax.
One of my favourite bath products is a blend of essential oils and dead sea salts, this mood boosting formula contains nourishing Rosehip oil, Vitamin E and Peppermint Leaf Oil which will leave you blissed out and ready for bed. Your skin will be silky soft and your bathroom will smell amazing too.
- Leave in a Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
Let’s not forget about your luscious locks! Your hair may also be in need of some self-care, too. And what better way to take care of your hair than with a deep conditioning mask that you can leave in for a few minutes. We highly suggest finding a time where you can apply the mask and sit back and relax to unwind.
- Declutter Your Makeup and Skincare Drawers
Do you remember how we said self-care looks different for everyone? While someone’s form of self-care may look like a deep conditioning mask, yours may look like organizing your skincare and makeup cabinets or drawers. We have to admit that organization does feel good! If you find that your beauty cabinet or makeup drawer is in disarray, spend some time organizing your products. Not only will this help you feel more calm, but it will also make you excited to use your favorite products.
- Take a Trip to the Salon
Similar to visiting a spa to be pampered, we aren’t opposed to self-care in the form of taking a trip to the hair or nail salon. If you need an extra dose of beauty or you want to drastically switch up your beauty regimen, this might be an exhilarating form of self-care for you.
Do you see a beauty self-care moment that you would love to participate in? We hope that we helped you find your bliss!