I hope you're enjoying a lovely, healthy, and happy summer! We've settled in to the sweetest, warmest days of the year in New England, and I'm reminded just how much we crave and savor the simple things. The warmth of the summer sun, an ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles, a great song on the radio... why overcomplicate joy? This month's Skincare Blühprint invites you to go back to basics, to un-complicate our daily routines and rituals, and perhaps do a little summer cleaning (perfect for those of us who missed the spring cleaning boat...).
Enjoy a mid-summer reset with us:
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Consider your morning routine. How you wake up sets the tone for the rest of your day. Can you go a few minutes longer than usual before checking your phone? Could you step outside, maybe with a glass of water in hand, for some fresh air and sunlight before reading today's headlines? Notice if and how these small shifts affect your day and stick with what is working for you.
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Make a list. Putting pen to paper is a great way to take stock, mentally declutter, and prep for the second half of summer. Take ten minutes to write out what's on your mind, and be sure to include a few fun summer bucket list items alongside the mundane to-do's.
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Throw your pillows in the wash. We all know how great freshly washed sheets feel... but when was the last time you washed your pillows? Most pillows can be cleaned on the gentle cycle in your washing machine (two at a time or with a few towels to keep your machine balanced) every 3-6 months. Check your pillow tags for specific wash instructions and sleep a little easier tonight. Memory foam and latex pillows should be spot-cleaned or hand washed.
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Engage in a little digital detox. All those favorited social media clips and random screenshots you've stored on your phone? Why not comb through them and select a few recipes to actually make this summer? Find the book you took a screenshot of and put it on hold at your local library. Try out that diy project or craft you've been eyeing for ages... and then delete, delete, delete. Freeing up digital space can be just as beneficial as tidying your physical environment. And you'll have a beautiful meal, a great read, or a fun project to show for it.
Our July Skincare Blühprint features three products that are effective without being complicated, and will leave your skin feeling refreshed, balanced, and nourished... the perfect clean slate!
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Glow and refine with our award-winning Superfruit AHA + BHA Resurfacing Mask. This mask is a unique and synergistic blend of acids, enzymes, lipids and nourishing actives. Cellular extracts of Finger Lime Caviar, Silky Oil Grass, Pineapple and Papaya combined with Lychee, Salicylic Acid Liposome and barrier-protecting Vegetable Ceramides work effectively to gently exfoliate and resurface the skin while decongesting pores- delivering a smooth, vibrant, glowing complexion. Apply a generous layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and follow with your favorite toner and moisturizer. Use 1-2 times a week. An important note for summer skin: Acids such as AHA may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Use a sunscreen daily while using this product.
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Nourish and balance with our award-winning Cleansing Oil. Our formula is crafted with a nourishing blend of organic oils and active botanicals that melt away makeup and the daily build-up of impurities. Gentle but deeply clarifying actives decongest pores while restoring your skin’s natural balance, resulting in a clear, radiant complexion. Our cleansing oil is suitable for all skin types, and can be used as your daily AM or PM cleanser. In a circular motion, massage 2-3 pumps of cleansing oil onto a dry face, follow with a warm wet washcloth, gently steam the face to lift away makeup, oil and dirt.
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Detox and renew with our award-winning Exfoliating Cleanser. This cleanser is formulated with potent antioxidants, regenerative bioactives and essential fatty acids to activate cellular renewal, detoxification and optimal skin tone. The result is a noticeably brighter, smoother, supple complexion. Ideal for use 2-3 times a week, simply activate with a little warm water in your palm and apply a quarter size amount to damp skin. Gently rub in a circular motion, avoiding the delicate eye area. For a deeper level of detoxification, leave on for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
There is plenty of summer left to savor, and I hope you're doing just that! As always, we are so very grateful that you are here.
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