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What is the Hygge Life? And How to Use it in Beauty

Liz Thompson — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:00:36 +0000

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The Danish term “hygge” means to create a luxurious, cozy, welcoming feel in your home to relax and enjoy yourself for winter, when we spend more time inside. Sounds great, right? But why stop with your indoor enviro? Here’s how to add hygge life to your beauty regimen.

This time last year the word hygge may have held little meaning to most of us. Today we Americans are hygge-ing our lifestyles like crazy. There are hygge ideas aplenty for interiors, of course. But this indulgent practice is also starting to make its way into beauty and personal care.

Market research experts at Mintel believe we will see a surge in beauty products designed around ritual and enjoyment. When you think of hygge beauty (if that’s not yet a term, let’s make it one!), think products you purchase to treat yourself.

And why not? There are plenty of feel good beauty products to choose from, and taking good care of ourselves is sort of what the “care” part of personal care is all about. Comfort plus pleasure (the essence of hygge) totally lends itself to beauty.

Rather than the super quick cleanse and moisturize, or lightning fast makeup routine, a hygge-ified beauty regimen would mean you slow down, luxuriate in the products, and time spent using them, with an end result of feeling pampered and comforted.

So, what exactly does hygge beauty look like in real life? The following steps will guide you to putting together a hygge-worthy beauty kit.

6 Ways to Add Hygge Life to Your Beauty Routine

1. Purchase High Quality Beauty Items: No, not all of your beauty products need to be expensive, but be sure to use items made of high quality ingredients. This not only feels more decadent but means your skin is soaking up the good stuff. The payoff? Healthy, happy, glowing skin. You are already steering clear of toxic cosmetic ingredients, now learn to pay special attention to how ingredients are sourced and which are best for your skin. For instance, did you know it is important to use virgin organic coconut oil over refined? Purchasing from small batch product creators is another way to ensure you are using top of the line ingredients.

2. Thorough Cleansing: Choosing a cleanser made for your specific skin type is key to healthy skin. Every skin type benefits from a good cleansing balm. Not only is it best for removing makeup, dirt, and debris from skin, but the ritual feels so darn good. Give the face a mini massage while applying balm you’ve warmed between your fingers. Use slow, gentle movements to clean the skin. Rinse with warm water and a muslin cloth. What a treat!

3. A Good Soak: Nothing like a soak in the tub to take the chill off winter weary bones. A bath soak made with skin nourishing ingredients help to leave skin feeling revived and replenished. Sea salt is great for detoxing the body and soothing tired muscles. Seaweed hydrates and evens skin tone. You’ll definitely look forward to this weekly indulgence. Try Pursoma Mineral De Mer.

4. Masking: A facial mask is a spa type product that makes us feel taken care of and leaves skin looking fabulous. In winter, skin needs moisture and soothing. A facial mask made with soothing skin oils and healing honey, like May Lindstrom Skin The Honey Mud, turns cold weather skin around in an instant.

5. Aromatherapy: What better way to create peace of mind than with aromatherapy. Use natural essential oils to whisk away thoughts of the day, clear your head, and get a good night sleep. Hope Gillerman Tension Remedy should do nicely.

6. Nontoxic Candles: Nothing comforting about synthetic fragrance. Candles made with nontoxic scent ingredients offer up a cozy vibe with no negative impact on your health. Light ‘em up when partaking of a soak or body mask to increase the hygge factor.

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7 Post-Holiday Organic Beauty Products to Make You Feel So Good

Liz Thompson — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:29:57 +0000

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We have our daily beauty essentials. Then there are the occasional use items. But don’t forget about organic beauty products that pamper, soothe, and revitalize. Just what you need to kick off a brand new year.

How many products in your beauty cabinet are designed specifically to make you feel good? No must-haves or items to treat specific skin issues. We are talking those that rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit–all at once.

If the answer is none, we need to talk. Yes, there is absolutely a place in your regimen for pleasure products. Like making time for meditation, getting a massage, or fitting in your morning workout (when you know you should get to work), feel good organic beauty products are important. And what better time to take them for a test run that after the festivities frenzy?

The holidays can put a drain on more than your wallet. Skin takes a hit from too much junk food, spirits, late nights, and (we mustn’t forget) stress. Let’s get you back in fighting form with some luxe, indulgent organic beauty that’ll give you all the feels.

7 Feel Good Organic Beauty Products

1. 100% Pure Green Tea Water Bomb Mask

Moisture mask: Dehydration causes an array of skin problems. It’s responsible for dryness, flakiness, redness, irritation, sagging, wrinkling, and pallor. Yikes! A hydrating infusion comes to the rescue with this super skin pampering (and fun to use) sheet mask. Green tea tones down inflammation and protects the skin, while aloe delivers soothing moisture. Guess you’ll just have to lie down and flip on some Netflix while this mask does its job.

2. Lake & Skye Jasmine Floral Water

Yes, facial mists do beautiful things to skin. But this delightful jasmine hydrosol also holds antidepressant and aphrodisiac qualities. Need we say more?

3. Elderflower Farmacy Beauty Butter

Not your ordinary body cream, this whipped up treat melts into skin and smells delicious. Mango butter has a luxe feel and this dreamy moisturizer also contains skin healing honey. A thick, rich butter that magically disappears when applied. All it leaves behind is supple skin and a yummy scent.

4. Tata Harper Soothing Muscle Gel

Tension and fatigue make for sore, stiff muscles. If you are struggling with post-holiday neck, shoulder, or back pain, this gel will relieve discomfort, cool, and hydrate all at once. Arnica, nature’s salve, is used along with refreshing citrus oils and spicy essential oils. Tough on aches, gentle on skin.

5. Deep Steep Candy Mint Foot Stick

Have you ever used a minty foot cooler? It’s amazing how soothing your feet makes the rest of you feel good, too. This handy stick contains refreshing peppermint leaf extract to revitalize tired peds. Healing oils soften skin, too. A refreshing treat for tired tootsies.

6. Province Apothecary Sleep Well Therapeutic Roll On

Sometimes it is difficult to drift off, even when you are totally tired. Ensure a good night’s rest with this small but mighty roll-on, featuring soothing essential oils. Great for banishing anxiety, take it with you to help ease back into the weekly grind.

7. Yuni Body Balance Aroma Concentrate

We all work to live in the moment. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could, like, rub something on your skin for instant centering and clarity? This little beauty is a blend of select essential oils that help to kick distractions to the curb and reconnect you with the now. Everyone needs one of these.

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