A Desert Essence Valentine's Day Self-Care Guide
Along with cherishing our loved ones on Valentine’s Day, you’ll find us fully embracing our self-care and self-love rituals on February 14th. While you can celebrate love with rose bouquets and chocolates, you can also honor the holiday spirit with the little things in life. To spread the self-love, here are some things to do for yourself on Valentine’s Day.
Loving Yourself First
Your Valentine’s Day self-care ritual should start with a loving mindset. As the saying goes, you need to fill your cup before you can love others. Redirect your energy towards being the best you that you can possibly be — then, you can show up for loved ones with an open heart.
Pampering Your Body and Mind
There are plenty of concrete ways to nourish your body and mind, whether you go all out with a cute self-care routine or stick with the basics. Here’s how to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day — and, for what it’s worth, every day.
Skincare Routine for a Radiant Glow
Nourishing your face is a great way to show your body the care that it deserves. If you’ve been searching for beauty self-care ideas, here’s our go-to skincare routine for everyday self-love.
- Cleanser: Be gentle with yourself, inside and out. To remove impurities and unclog pores, rinse your face with Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Deep Pore Cleanser, which is replete with antiseptic properties thanks to tea tree and manuka oils.
- Toner: Renew your skin for a soothing refresh. Remove excess oil and tighten pores with calming Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Facial Toner.
- Moisturizer: Show your skin hydrating love with a lightweight formula like Desert Essence Daily Essential Facial Moisturizer, which softens skin with a botanical blend of jojoba oil, organic aloe and safflower oil.
- Facial Oil: Both you and your skin could use extra love. To support your skin’s moisture barrier without leaving a greasy residue, apply hydrating Desert Essence Balancing Face Oil.
- Sunscreen: Whenever you enjoy Mother Nature’s abundant sunshine, remember to protect yourself with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
P.S. These also make great Valentine’s Day gifts for the skincare enthusiast in your life — to get extra fancy, create a gift basket and fill it with skincare goodies.
Mindfulness Exercises for Promoting Mental Well-Being and Easing Tension
Part of self-care also includes being mindful of your surroundings and feelings. Practicing mindfulness can help you strengthen your mental well-being and reduce stress.
- Try a 4-7-8 breathing exercise. When you feel overwhelmed, this exercise can help you focus on your breathing. Simply inhale for a count of four, hold for a count of seven and exhale for a count of eight. Repeat until you feel thoroughly relaxed.
- Follow a guided meditation. If you’d like to try meditation with some help, there are plenty of classes, videos and apps to help get you started.
- Journal. Reflect on your experiences and feelings by jotting down your thoughts.
While practicing mindfulness exercises, you can set the mood by turning on an oil diffuser or rubbing some calming oil onto your wrists (with a carrier oil, of course). Check out our Aromatherapy line for self-care products to elevate your mindfulness exercises.
Kindness to Yourself and Others
No matter what’s happening in your life, remember to be kind to yourself and others. And remember to treat others as you’d like to be treated. This doesn’t have to mean lavish gifts — it can simply mean honoring boundaries and engaging in small acts of care.
Self-Care Affirmations
No matter what your Valentine’s Day self-love festivities look like, we’d like to leave you with these three affirmations to reflect upon:
- "I radiate beauty from within, and it shows on my skin."
- "Self-care is my secret to a glowing, confident me.”
- "I am worthy of love and care, starting with self-love."
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