my word for 2021 has been gratitude I'm grateful to live on this beautiful island
for the people in my life and everything that centers me in a world that's ever-changing
i told myself that this year i want to take good care of all of those blessings in my life
and one of the biggest priorities on that list was to take better care of myself
to be honest self-care hasn't been a huge priority in my past i was too busy getting my life together
or taking care of everyone else that i had forgotten about myself in the process
but now i know that self-care is not an act in vain
but it's a way to show ourselves the respect that we deserve
so today i wanted to share with you my simple and easy evening skin care and self-care routine
i hope you sit back and relax with me
usually i like to double cleanse but i've been skipping the first step
since i haven't been wearing much makeup lately i've been trying out this oil cleanser from skin
fix and my oily and sensitive skin seems to love it so far
it's quite gentle and delicate but also cleans really well without leaving my skin
dry or irritated that's all i can ask for in a good cleanser
in a simple skincare routine i think washing our face is probably the most important step
i've seen a huge difference in my skin clarity and texture just by taking the time to remove
all of my makeup sweat dirt and other buildup off my face properly
besides gently massaging my face after a long day feels so therapeutic
afterward i rinse off my face with lukewarm water pat dry with a soft face towel and i'm done
i prefer a chemical exfoliant over a physical one and this two percent bha liquid exfoliant
from paula's choice has been amazing for my acne prone skin because it contains salicylic
acid i apply it with this cotton pad right after cleansing my face and it just feels so refreshing
i think it's gentle enough to use every single day but two or three times a week works fine for me
something i have recently added to my skincare routine is applying vitamin c serum before my
moisturizer i'm not a dermatologist but i have done my research on this and vitamin
c seems to have so many benefits for our skin texture hydration complexion and so much more
and to be honest i haven't used this specific serum long enough to tell the difference in
my skin but for now i'll continue to use it and see if i like this product
while i wait for my serum to fully absorb i love turning on some music or a podcast episode
to make a whole experience out of my evening skincare routine
no matter what kind of day i've had i love that i can come home at night
and recharge and wind down at my own pace it's truly my favorite part of the day
if you have seen my other videos you've seen my super berry hydrate and glow dream mask before
this feels so silky and luxurious every time i put it on and i use it all over
even under my eyes instead of using an eye cream
i will then follow up with a retinol on top of my moisturizer twice a week this
is probably the priciest item in my skincare routine but it's been a good investment for me
if i have extra time at the end of the week i will use my gua sha tool
my oil of choice is a cold pressed grapeseed oil and i apply it generously all over my face
different people use squash shot tools for different reasons but for me it helps with
my face puffiness and it's very relaxing there are so many tutorials on youtube for lymphatic
drainage massage using a gua sha tool so i'll leave some in the description below
another tea i enjoy in the evenings is my lemon ginger tea with honey turmeric and cinnamon lemon
is a rich source in vitamin c and antioxidants which has immunity boosting properties
ginger has so many benefits as well i've even heard of lemon ginger tea
being a remedy for insomnia because it can help us to relax before bedtime
slowing down with a cup of tea has been my ritual for many years now whether it's morning or night
i'm always trying out new tea combinations to see which ones i can add to my routine
another way i love to slow down is to read poetry at night
because it really pushes me to focus and be in the present moment
i feel my heartbeat starting to follow the cadence of the poem that i'm reading
and it feels like a meditation on its own
although i love my audio books i feel a deeper connection when i read from printed books
self-care doesn't have to be expensive or over the top all it takes is dedicating
some time for ourselves to reconnect with our bodies our minds and with the present moment
no matter how busy our life gets i hope you guys dedicate some time to show yourself some self-love
i hope you enjoyed today's video and until next week guys take care and i'll talk to you soon you