By Mikkel Hyldebrandt
With everything seemingly flipped upside down, our emotions are worn on our sleeve, and we connect to our world on a more emotional level. That also means that our focus has shifted from merely looking our best to feeling our best. We don’t just want products that make us look great – we use them to calm our spirits and provide us with moments of much-needed me time.
Home Spa Moments
Take solace in a bit of self-care and discover a bit of ‘me-time’ enjoyment from the products you use.
Not only will this body scrub leave your skin feeling soft and supple, but it will also feel like your skin had a refreshing breath mint.
Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator Eucalyptus, $30
Using a jade roller is strangely addicting. The cooling sensation has a soothing effect on the skin that promotes drainage from the face and reduces facial tension.
Herbivore Botanicals Jade Facial Roller, $30
Apply this essential oil blend of chamomile and lavender to pressure points or breathe in the highest quality broad-spectrum CBD to re-center yourself.
Sagely Calm & Centered Roll-On, $30
Nothing more calming than a good soak with a good bath salt that will give you a good aromatherapeutic experience.
Herbivore Detox Bathing Salts, $18
A great way to set the mood is to light a scented candle. This tender and sensuous fragrance will calm your spirits and transform your senses.
Diptyque Musc Scented Candle, $68
Continuing in the musk trail, this body lotion will be the perfect companion after a relaxing bath.
Kiehl’s Original Musk Body Lotion, $23
Masked Up and ‘Mascne’
Although the alternative is far worse, you run the risk of irritating the skin when you wear a face covering. That means a slightly new routine when caring for your skin, so you don’t get ‘mascne’ – and coincidentally, that means wearing a mask too, just a different one.
What is ‘Mascne’?
Mascne is a combination of the words mask and acne, which describes a condition many have experienced from wearing a mask for a prolonged time. The mask creates very humid conditions for the skin under, which can lead to irritation, redness, or even acne-like breakouts.
For those who need a quick couple of minutes of zen that will intensely hydrate and refresh your skin, this soothing 10-minute mask will give you just that.
Clarins SOS Hydra Mask, $34
The gentle peeling action of the salicylic acid will leave your skin refreshed and smooth. Don’t neglect to moisturize the skin after with a lightweight moisturizer.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque, $12
Even the day after a poor night’s rest, these under eye patches will give instant relief for even the darkest circles.
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks (6 pairs), $25
3 Steps to Prevent Mascne
1. Cleanse your skin at night with a mild cleanser so that the skin can recover over-night
Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser, $15
2. A light peeling action with salicylic acid will refresh and resurface the skin’s surface.
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $29.50
3. Moisturizing mists or serum create a protective barrier to protect the skin from direct contact with the mask.
YouthtTo The People Adaptogen Hydrate + Soothe Mist, $42