@readyzenglow shares her skincare rituals for city life
City life: I personally absolutely love living in London and leading that fast-paced lifestyle and everything that comes with it! However, it is extremely important for me to incorporate little self-care steps that will ensure both my body and mind are getting the necessary Zen and glow!
Skincare has become my ultimate escape to start every morning on a positive note and end the day with a calm mind and nourished skin! Read ahead to see how I incorporate my favourite BYBI products into my everyday city life routine!
{ That morning glow }
My morning routine consists of a few essential steps that will allow me to both be mentally ready to take on the day but also give my skin the necessary protection to take on the city and all the hustle and bustle (and pollution) it will grace me with.
- I like to start off every morning by drinking a big glass water with some apple cider vinegar (a 2019 resolution that I have managed to keep up since January 1st)!
- I ALWAYS reach for my BYBI Mega Mist straight after cleansing my face, as it provides me with the very necessary boost of hydration and instant plumpness (thanks to the hyaluronic acid) that my skin needs first thing in the morning.
- After applying a moisturiser (with SPF), I finish off my routine with the BYBI Buriti Booster. I kid you not- this is the ultimate shield against any nasties the city can (and will) throw at you! It’s the skincare equivalent of a vitamin shot and now an essential step in my morning routine. From getting on and off public transport to running around the city’s busiest areas and spending hours staring at damaging UV light that comes from my phone and laptop…a few drops of this booster every morning, will ensure I’m giving my skin the protection it needs!
- If my skin is feeling extra dull on any particular morning, I will throw in a couple of drops of the BYBI Strawberry Booster, made from 100% Cold Pressed Strawberry Seed Oil for that extra hydration and softness. This will make your face smell like fresh strawberries (warning: strangers may notice too).
{ On the go }
If you’re anything like me and spend about 10 hours a day being out and about (work, meetings, commutes etc.), you may equally as much appreciate a great on-the-go product that will make you look like you just came out of a 2-hour nap. In my bag, you will always find the BYBI Babe Balm: I use it as a highlighter throughout the day to keep that glow on glowing - but also as a lip balm for ultra-soft and hydrated lips. Speaking of hydration, I always have a reusable water bottle with me so I can make sure I’m getting enough water throughout the day.
{ End of day Zen }
Coming home after a long day is seriously my favourite thing ever! I always light a candle, make some herbal tea and burn some Palo Santo or sage to set my intention for a calm, relaxing evening (please note, this is only about 30 minutes out of my evening - so Netflix, Instagram and a coconut-milk hot chocolate often make an appearance straight after).
But going back to the Zen, my nighttime skincare routine is much lengthier than my morning one and so I like to really take the right steps in order to make sure I give my skin the necessary attention after exposing it to so many potentially damaging factors in the day.
My evening routine always consists of a cleanse, a mist or toner, a serum, a moisturiser and an oil (and of course a face-mask on them pamper days). My favourite step of my evening routine are oils - and in my opinion, there’s nothing better (and nothing my skin loves more) than applying an amazing oil. This is the first week that I have been trying out the BYBI Bakuchiol Booster and I’m so excited to introduce a plant-derived, natural alternative to Vitamin A (aka Retinol) into my routine to see how natural skincare can bring incredible benefits, without the potential side-effects!
- Francheska of @readyzenglow
Mega Mist, Babe Balm, Strawberry Booster & Bakuchiol Booster were all #giftedbyBYBI.