Unbelievably, it’s that time of year again! New year, new you, new ads from weight loss companies, new impossible wellness routines… If you’re anything like me, you want to use the new year to revamp your routine while being realistic. I actually i want to stick to my new years resolutions! So I added a few steps to my beauty routine checklist to upgrade my wellness and skincare rituals without stepping too far out of my comfort zone.
Wear sunscreen daily
It’s something I’m sure you’ve heard before, as have I, but it really is that important to wear sunscreen every day, even in the winter. As Jane always says, sunscreen is the most powerful anti-aging routine you can do! Luckily for me (and hopefully you!) most of our foundations contain SPF, so incorporating this step into my skincare ritual in the new year won’t be too difficult. I’m just going to combine my Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer and top it off with some of the PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation and I can check this breakdown off my list.
Drink more water
I like to drink water during the week but come the weekend and inexplicably I become a camel who drinks two cups of water a day and doesn’t understand why her lips are chapped! To drink more water on the weekend, I buy myself a new reusable water bottle and carry it with me. After all, I bring my phone with me from room to room, so why not add a bottle of water to the mix? Hydration from within is the most essential part of any dry skin care routine.
Clean your makeup brushes
I am SO bad at cleaning my makeup brushes. I know I’m supposed to wash them once a week, but I usually end up doing it once a quarter, which is gross, I know. So, starting in the new year, I’ll be looking at Sunday afternoon TV time as the perfect opportunity to wash my makeup brushes. Whether you prefer to wash them in a bowl of soapy water or in the bathroom sink, putting on your favorite show makes the process more enjoyable. Plus, your skin will thank you!
Add supplements to your routine
I’m lucky to work for a company that sells the kind of supplements I’m looking for: skin-focused, good for the environment, and easy to take. Skincare Supplements from the Advanced Nutrition Program (ANP) are designed with skin in mind, sustainable ingredients and packaged in recyclable containers. I try to take my Skin Care Supplements in the morning, but I don’t get up early and keep forgetting to take them. In the new year, I switch up my nightly supplement routine by taking them after dinner. I will try to take the capsules out as I sit down to dinner and put them next to my plate so I don’t forget.
I hope your new year is off to a good start and you incorporate some of these solutions into your beauty and skincare routine. I’ll definitely be doing my best to live a little healthier with these easy-to-incorporate breakdowns.
