Beauty Regime
Self-care has so many different meanings, but it all stems from within. Whether you indulge in a blow dry or a bath, you’re de-stressing and allowing yourself time to relax.
1. Escape to the Bath
Whatever the riggers of a bath time I am a massive fan of indulgent bathing whenever I get chance, from bath milks inspired by Cleopatra, bath drops to transport your senses to the countryside, Neoms bliss candle to a powder blue turban. When you indulge in a bath you are de-stressing in the comfort of your home, allowing your body to relax. I recommend to anyone to invest in a bath rack, mine houses by candle (at night the Deep Sleep Spray from marks and Spencers ), bath drops by Sisley Eau de Campagne and bubble bath and a glass of something bubbly if you fancy. Time for mindfulness... someone told me that the Queen allegedly has a rubber duck and an inflatable crown in hers. Take time to bathe and emerge rejuvenated.
2. Give yourself a facial
You can still indulge without guilt in an amazing facial using your favorite products! Online stores are still open, there is a link in my bio on my Instagram page, I always try to link the stores that have my favourite products in stock. I personally love starting by using a gentle cleanser EMINENCE SKIN CLEANSERS CLEANSER - COCONUT MILK , followed by Goldfaden Doctors scrub. It contains ruby crystals, hyaluoric acid and sea weed extract, I love the immediate glow, skin clarity, tone I get almost immediately after. Pop a few drops of Skin Ceuticals H A Intensifier all over and then its mask time. There are a few that I use, Ahava is a radiance detox mud mask and pop your Elemis pro, collagen hydra gel eye masks, I often do this whilst in the bath. I am all about glowing skin.
3. Taking time on your haircare
While we’re cooped up, I seem to love washing and styling my hair… yes even though I haven't been anywhere! It just makes me feel good, and I love the way my Olaplaex No 4 and 5 Shampoo and Conditioner. I also use the Molten Brown Intense Hair mask with fennel once a week which moisturises a bit more intensely. When I'm feeling up to it, I love to style my hair with Bumble and Bumble styling mousse. After it is blow dried I use a couple of drops of "The Ordinary pure Argan oil", I massage this right through into my ends. Every time i use this product it makes my hair look shiny and SO healthy and smells divine. I usually try and do this routine once a week and every time I do do it, I feel like i have just come out of the hairdressers!
4. Lets exercise
walking, running, biking... Its good for us, we feel so much better when we have exercised .. ready to face whatever it is we need too! I have signed up for the Women Versus Cancer Ride the Night 50 kilometre bike ride. Thank you so very much to all of those who have sponsored me. For anyone who hasn’t had chance to do so and would like too you can HERE :)
5. Manicures & Pedicures
If your in London the Berkely offers the most amazing spa day packages which include manicures. Sometimes I am asked which is my favourite nail varnish brand and colour, I personally love CHANEL LE VERNIS LONGWEAR NAIL COLOUR and H & M - GEL NAIL POLISH MANICURE SET - PINK which i am wearing right now. Definitely would recommend a great hand mask to moisturise and if all else fails pop some hand cream on and put your marigolds on :)
6. Get a Good nights Sleep!
I can't put into words how good it feels to sink into into freshly laundered bed sheets, personally my favourites ones are always The White Company rather like checking into a hotel and waking up in your own home.
Let me know which ones you’ve done, and which ones you’re planning on doing!
Lu Loves xo
