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Welcome to the Gate of Well-Being

from GENLUX Spring '23 - Click to View the Issue

from GENLUX Spring '23 - Click to View the Issue, page 120

Time Machine

When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? It could be as simple as enjoying a nightly cup of hot tea, hiking in some beautiful scenery, or indulging in a nourishing sheet mask. As a skincare and beauty aficionado, I make sure to carve out time for extra pampering. Here’s how:

PRIORITIZE R&R

That’s right! Prioritize your wellbeing by focusing on some R&R (rest and relaxation). Numerous studies have shown that a night of restful quality sleep has incredible healing effects on our body, mind, and, let’s not forget, our skin!

My essential is a sleep mask for the eyes to provide a soothing effect by blocking out artificial light. The dark environment increases melatonin levels, which is crucial for our restorative sleep giving us the restful appearance

Sense Of Spa At Home

Create a sense of spa with a good cleansing balm with exceptionally silky texture and skin-loving ingredients. When evening comes, light your favorite candle in the bathroom, warm a pea-sized amount of the balm between your palms, and start your cleansing ritual. It cleanses thoroughly, dissolving makeup and impurities, plus it feels like getting a facial every time you use it.

Ninka B. recommends: Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, $66, elemis.com

Reveal Your True Radiance

Regular exfoliation is crucial for a healthy and youthful complexion. It will improve texture, pore size, prevent breakouts, and brighten pigmentation. In addition, the serums and creams you apply afterward will absorb exceptionally better and become more effective. Sircuit Skin Sir Activ™+ scrub is a must-have with its rejuvenating antioxidant and zeolite ingredients. A powerfully detoxifying and instantly glow-inducing scrub. Ninka B. recommends: Sircuit Skin SIR ACTIV+ | zeolite invigorating scrub, $48, sircuitskin.com in the morning. It only takes a few minutes and makes a significant difference to its appearance. Use the Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Cabernet Scrub in the shower, then lock in the hydration with Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer. These specialized products will keep your body’s skin looking and feeling its best. The sooner we adapt these habits, the more confident and beautiful we will feel!

Ninka B. recommends: Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer $45; Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Cabernet Scrub, $40, caudalie.com

Spring beauty page inspires you to take extra time and prioritize your well-being. Let today be the beginning gateway for celebrating you! Best wishes from your aesthetician advisor, Ninka B @ninkabskin