Skincare Rituals for the Real World

I love skincare rituals, I read all about them. To be clear, that’s not to say that I am regular about administering them. I’m busy, like everybody else. In my mind, I can Marie Kondo my house, cook a gourmet meal (from box prep), get my 10,000 steps, and slip my skin ritual in—all without breaking a sweat.

Did you catch that first part? “In my mind”?? Well, we all know how that works.

So here I sit, knowing that I need quick, low-maintenance ways to keep my skin doing what it does so I can wear less makeup and get out the door faster. This is where masking comes into play. I am pretty good about getting my makeup off at night. (No sleeping in makeup, ladies!) Where I need help is staying exfoliated and hydrated—fighting all those daily little stressors (or wine) that add up to dark circles, fine lines, and lackluster skin. Masks are just the right solution, and because masks no longer have to be a messy weekend affair, I have tons of choices.

My magic seems to be spot treatments and patches. Le Prunier does a great job of giving me lots of choice with low commitment and no mess. Theres a beauty oil for when I feel flat and dehydrated; The PlumTox mask for when my skin feels dull (wine, anybody?); or their new Plum Spritz to plump and hydrate.

Now, that is not to say that I don’t occasionally carve out time to do a real treatment. There is a legit reason to keep moments of deeper skin rituals in your world. Slowing your pace, kicking out all the noise, and locking yourself in the bedroom or bathroom for a half an hour can give you and your skin new perspective. Plus, you can crack open that new book you forgot downloaded to your Kindle last month. The Blue Diamond Resurfacing Peel from Omorovicza is as beautiful as it is powerful. Two minutes and your skin looks like new! Its a peel designed to be gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. It is a powerful restorative and won’t interfere with your reading or phone surfing. I will follow up with a soothing massage from my favorite jade roller. 

In the end, whether you mask while cleaning your house or take the time to give yourself the full treatment, your skin will thank you. Remember—there are no rules, just play and find what works for you. Check out a bunch of our masks below and as always, feel free to DM us, book a spa services at our spa in downtown Ann Arbor, or just pop in for a coffee.