Rise and Shine
Whether your morning rituals begin with just a shower or include as many steps as your wish list (guilty!), taking time for self-care—from applying a face mask to revelling in your post-facial glow—can positively boost your mood.
For the ultimate soothing skincare ritual, take three deep inhalations of the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm —a cleanser for the soul (and face) with nine essential oils, including calming chamomile, which is proven to promote relaxation. Continue the calming skincare theme with Clarins. The brand’s collaboration with Takasago, a Japanese perfume house with expertise in neuroscience, has reformulated the Multi-Active Day Cream with relaxing scent molecules that are clinically proven to reduce stress by 20%. Impressive stuff. Remember, a thorough face massage can help to release feel-good hormones such as serotonin and dopamine. We don’t need telling twice. Choose the right massage tool to further enhance the feel-good effect. Rose quartz, known for its calming energy, is even said to be effective in relieving anxiety. Try the MZ Skin Sculpting Rose Quartz Gua Sha for the ultimate skin and mood-boosting benefits.
Power up shower time by indulging in a little pre-soak self-massage. Aromatherapy Associates Revive Shower Oil infused with juniper berry, the science says that this humble fruit can actually stimulate the brain's limbic system, which plays a crucial role in regulating emotions, and improve mental clarity. Time to swap that morning espresso for a super shower.
