Hey wellness lovers 💌
I want to share something that’s been quietly unfolding this summer. It starts with my skin... but it’s really about something deeper:
How I’ve learned to slow down, listen in, and show up— for me.
🌡️ the skin check-in
You know those mornings when your skin feels like it held onto yesterday’s heat?
☁️ Dry in spots
⚡ Tight in others
😳 A little sensitive, almost like it’s whispering:
“Please… take it easy today.”
I used to rush. Slathering. Scrubbing. Fixing.
But this summer?
I stopped.
I listened.
☀️ a new kind of morning
One day, I sat by the window. Sunlight warming my cheeks. Just... breathing.
💧 Splashing cool water
🫶🏽 Pressing palms to skin
🧘🏽♀️ Feeling tension melt away
Not skincare. Self-care.
✨ morning rituals that soothe
🧴 Lighter moisturizers that feel like a soft hug.
🛡️ Sunscreen as a promise:
“I’ll protect this skin—because it’s carried me through everything.”
💦 hydration, inside & out
My water bottle? My lifeline. I sip slowly—not out of obligation, but as a small act of nourishment.
When my skin feels tight, I spritz. Pause. Ground myself.
Sometimes hydration = saying no to late nights, stress, or noise.
🌙 evening rituals that heal
At night, I go slow.
🫧 Cleanse
🤲🏽 Massage (like I’m caring for a beloved friend)
🧴 Gentle exfoliant (just 1–2x/week)
🌙 Rich cream, sealed in with warmth
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
💌 what this journey taught me:
Skincare ≠ Fixing
Skincare = Loving
And love? That takes:
🌿 Patience
🌙 Stillness
🧡 Grace
💭 journal with me?
Grab a pen. Ask yourself:
How does my skin feel today?
What kindness can I offer it right now?
How can I turn skincare into a calm moment—not a chore?
💬 I’d love to hear your story, too.
Because in caring for our skin, we're really caring for our souls.
— C. Daley
🌿 Your Skin, This Summer
A Gentle Guide to Nourishing & Protecting Your Skin in 2025
☀️ Sun Protection with Soul
Product Why We Love It 111SKIN Repair Sunscreen SPF 50+ Light as a feather, strong as armor. ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Sun protection + skin tint = dreamy multitasking. Glow Recipe Dew Balm SPF 45 Dewy, radiant, glow-up in a balm.
💧 Hydration Without the Heaviness
Product Feel TATCHA The Water Cream Feels like actual water—so calming. LANEIGE Water Bank Gel Alabama-heat-proof hydration. Cetaphil Deep Hydration Gel No fragrance, no fuss, just balance.
🌸 Gentle Resets & Skin Kindness
PSA Follow The Light Peel – Weekly glow-up without irritation
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA – Calm, clear, and pore-purifying
🧘🏽♀️ Clean & Conscious Picks
Weleda Wild Rose Cream – Botanical bliss in a tube
Deinde Barrier Cream – Perfect for stressed-out skin
💼 Summer Skincare Sets Worth Trying
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Set – For travel (or long days)
EMK Skincare Kit – Spa vibes in a box
Lancôme Summer Collection – Elegant & elevated
The Ordinary Balance Set – Simple, affordable glow
✨ Let it be simple.
You don’t need 10 steps. Just:
☀️ Hydrate
🛡️ Protect
🌸 Glow
🔁 Repeat
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