BEAUTY RITUAL WITH A DOSE OF OPTIMISM
For those days when you need a push
We don't always feel the same nor need the same things. There are times when fatigue gets the best of us and the world weighs more than we should. For those moments (or whenever you feel like it) we have designed this beauty and well-being ritual. For an injection of vitality and joy in just 6 steps!
1. Start slowly
Set your alarm clock a little earlier than usual. You will have more time to start the day calmly, enjoy a good breakfast or even do a little exercise. Stress (and the high levels of cortisol it generates in your body) is a great thief of energy(1). Avoid starting your mornings in a hurry and you will help your batteries stay at their maximum. Of course, remember to sleep 8 hours, because a good rest is just as essential. Take the opportunity to purify your face with Oxygen Mousse, a breath of oxygen and vitality for your skin.
2. Practice feel good exfoliation
Once or twice a week, use Diamond Well-Living The Body Wash & Scrub. Immerse yourself in its citrus fragrance (highly invigorating!), feel its delicious texture between your fingers and apply it with slow circular movements. Choose an upbeat song and don't stop massaging until the chorus ends. Listening to happy music releases dopamine(2), a neurotransmitter that makes you feel good. So... turn up the volume!
3. Feel the positive freshness
Do you dare to take a cold shower? If you feel brave, start with 5 seconds before turning off the water and increase the time a little each day. Those moments are enough for the cold to increase your levels of adrenaline and betaendorphins(3) the hormone of happiness, to wake you up and get going.
4. Try dynamic hydration
Did you know that the aroma of citrus is associated with an improvement in mood(4)?
Charge your body hydration ritual with optimism with The Dry Oil – Energizing. Our ultra-nourishing oil smells of orange, lime, grapefruit, mandarin and lemon to help lift even the weakest spirit. Not to mention that you can benefit from the power of touch, too, with a self-massage. Apply it with vigorous maneuvers that stimulate circulation and you will feel how, little by little, a good mood invades you.
5. Smile
Continue with citrus fruits in your facial routine as well. Try the antioxidant duo composed of C+C Vitamin 20% Antiox Solution and C+C Vitamin Cream. An explosion of vitamins not only for the soul, but also for your skin! Our happy trick? Smile in the mirror while you apply them. Your brain will perceive the gesture as a sign of joy and you will immediately feel happier and more revitalized(5).
6. A good dose of self-esteem before going out
Did you know that your posture influences your mood? No, it is not just a matter of aesthetics, but it also helps reduce stress and improve self-esteem(6). So the best way to face the day is… stretch your back and lift your head! If you add the best beauty ally to your posture and attitude, with a sunscreen like C + C Vitamin SPF 50 Dry Touch Sunscreen Fluid you will be ready to take on the world.
Sources
(1) Suzanne C. Segerstrom (2008). Stress, Energy and Immunity: An Ecological View. Current Directions in Psychological Science. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2475648/
(2) Ferreri, L., Mas-Herrero, E., Zatorre, R. (22 January 2019). Dopamine modulates the reward experiences elicited by music. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1811878116
(3) Shevchuk N. (2008). Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression. Med Hypotheses. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252/
(4) Komori T, Fujiwara R, Tanida M, Nomura J, Yokoyama MM. (1995). Effects of citrus fragrance on immune function and depressive states. Neuroimmunomodulation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8646568/
(5) University of Tennessee at Knoxville. (April 12, 2019). Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier. ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190412094728.html
(6) American Posture Institute Blog (April 28, 2017). Tall Posture, High Self-Esteem. https://americanpostureinstitute.com/tall-posture-high-self-esteem/
