Reset with this 5-Step, Self-care Ritual

Step 1: Set the Mood

First things first, you deserve a tranquil atmosphere. Clean your space, light some soy candles, play calming music, and dim the lights. If you have essential oils, add a few drops of lavender or eucalyptus to your diffuser to set the scene. Ok, your spa day starts now!

Step 2: Exfoliate Your Body & Cleanse Your Skin

Begin your self-care day ritual by exfoliating your body to remove dead skin cells and cleanse your skin for a fresh start. With endless skincare products out there containing harmful chemicals and toxins, we always advocate for using a natural alternative. 

Try this DIY Face, Lip & Body Scrub:

• 1 tablespoon Manuka honey - Manuka Honey is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, & super moisturizing!
• 1 cup brown sugar - Brown sugar acts as the gritty “scrub” in this formula, as it is exfoliating, moisturizing, and helps to even your skin tone
• 1/2 cup coconut oil - Coconut oil is ultra-hydrating, helping reduce dark spots, and uneven skin tones. It also helps to increase the natural production of collagen, making your skin feel firmer.

Mix these 3 ingredients in a bowl or jar, hop in a warm, steamy shower, and gently massage the mixture onto your damp skin in circular motions. This natural recipe is safe to use as an exfoliant on your face, body, and even your lips! 

Rinse off the scrub with warm water to reveal soft, smooth skin. Follow this with a gentle body wash and face cleanser, like an Aloe Vera or Hemp-based cleanser, to soothe and refresh your complexion.

Step 3: Moisturize your body with Blumenes Ultra-Hydrating Hemp Cream

After exfoliating and cleansing, it’s time to bring moisture back into your skin. Blumenes Ultra-Hydrating Hemp Cream is packed with nourishing ingredients to keep your body supple and moisturized.

Apply a generous amount of the cream to your body, focusing on dry areas like elbows, knees, and heels. Do not use this moisturizer on your face. Instead, opt for a natural facial serum or lotion, gently massaging it using upward motions. Enjoy the soothing, hydrating sensation as your skin drinks in the moisture.

Step 4: Apply a Natural Face Mask

Next up, a face mask! Choose a mask that suits your skin type, whether it’s a hydrating honey and yogurt mask, a brightening Turmeric mask, or a soothing Aloe Vera mask.

Check out this DIY Turmeric Face Mask:

• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder: Turmeric can help brighten dark spots, dullness, and skin unevenness.
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (or a plant-based alternative like coconut yogurt): Yogurt contains lactic acid, which acts as a natural exfoliant, is moisturizing, and also helps to brighten the skin by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
• 1 teaspoon Manuka Honey: For those antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hydrating properties!

Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth paste. Apply to your face, avoiding the eye area, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Step 5: Use Blumenes Stainless Steel Gua Sha

Complete your spa experience with a gentle massage using the Blumenes Stainless Steel Gua Sha tool. This ancient technique boosts lymphatic drainage and relieves tension, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.

How to Use the Blumenes Stainless Steel Gua Sha:

Face:

1. Apply a few drops of facial oil to your skin to help the tool glide smoothly.
2. Gently scrape the Gua Sha tool along your face and neck in upward and outward motions.

Body:

1. Apply Blumenes Relief cream to any areas of soreness or tension, such as your neck, shoulders, back, arms, or legs. 
2. Glide the long-edge of the tool along your body, focusing on areas where you feel tension or stiffness.

This step not only enhances your skin's appearance but also promotes relaxation, muscle recovery, and well-being.

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There you have it! This simple yet indulgent 5-step weekly reset ritual using the power of plant-based skincare is now yours. :)