Ah, the end of the day. You’re exhausted, you’ve just finished your binge-watching marathon, and your bed is calling your name. But wait! There’s one crucial step before you can dive into your pillow: removing your makeup. Yes, it might seem like a chore, but taking off your makeup before bed is essential for maintaining healthy, glowing skin. And who says it can’t be fun?
Let’s dive into why it’s important and how you can turn this nightly task into a luxurious self-care ritual with: a homemade full spectrum CBD face balm, the Jan Marini skincare kit, and the ancient wisdom of slugging. Like Beauty Expert, Jessica Baird does.
Why Removing Your Makeup at Night is Non-Negotiable
Prevents Breakouts: Sleeping in your makeup can clog your pores and trap dirt, oil, and bacteria, leading to breakouts and blackheads.
Allows Skin to Repair: Nighttime is when your skin does its heavy lifting, repairing, and rejuvenating. Makeup can interfere with these natural processes.
Avoids Premature Aging: Makeup can hold onto free radicals collected throughout the day, leading to oxidative stress and premature aging.
The Fun Part: A Nighttime Ritual That Feels Like a Spa Retreat
Step 1: Say Goodbye to Makeup with a Homemade CBD Face Balm
Start by melting away your makeup with a homemade CBD face balm. CBD is renowned for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, making it perfect for calming your skin after a long day. Gently massage in small circular motion with the balm over your face to dissolve makeup and embrace the moment of relaxation. Gently remove makeup with a warm microfiber towel.
Step 2: Deep Clean with the Jan Marini Skincare Kit
Once your makeup has been softened by the balm, it’s time for a deeper cleanse. The Jan Marini skincare kit is perfect for this step, offering a comprehensive routine to cleanse, exfoliate, and rejuvenate your skin, preparing it for the next step in your nighttime ritual. (More about this in future posts.)
Step 3: Embrace the Ancient Art of Slugging
Now, for the grand finale: slugging. This technique, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, involves applying a thick layer of an occlusive agent—in this case, your homemade CBD face balm—over your moisturized skin to lock in hydration. Slugging has been lauded for its ability to deeply hydrate, heal, and protect the skin barrier, offering a plethora of benefits from increased moisture retention to enhanced skin texture.Use a guard she tool for a lymphatic facial massage.
Step 4: Drift Off to Dreamland
With your skin now fully prepped and enveloped in a cocoon of hydration, you’re ready to hit the hay. Not only will you wake up with soft, supple skin, but you’ll also enjoy the added benefits of CBD’s soothing properties throughout the night.
A Few Fun Facts About Slugging & Chinese Medicine
Enhances Yin: In Chinese medicine, slugging can be seen as a way to enhance the Yin aspect of the skin, promoting hydration, cooling, and nourishment.
Protective Barrier: Similar to the protective philosophies in Chinese medicine, slugging acts as a barrier, shielding the skin from harmful external elements and locking in beneficial ingredients.
Turning your nightly chore of removing makeup into a fun and indulgent ritual not only benefits your skin but also turns self-care into a luxurious experience. By incorporating a homemade CBD face balm and embracing techniques like slugging, you’re not just caring for your skin; you’re inviting tranquility and rejuvenation into your evening routine. So, let’s bid farewell to sleeping in makeup and welcome a night of pampering, healing, and embracing the beauty of ancient wisdom combined with modern skincare. Sweet dreams and glowing mornings await!
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Homemade & Organic, Full Spectrum CBD Facial Balm
Jan Marini Skincare Management System from Rogue Beauty Injector in Brighton, Michigan
Gua Sha masssage technique
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