A perfect start for the day - for more beautiful skin

I don’t know about you but for me, the morning routine has become one of the most important parts of the day. If it’s all about rush and stress it will ruin the whole day too. The same holds for skin care.

If I don’t have time to drink a cup of herbal tea or to prepare a fruit smoothie, if I just get dressed quickly while nudging the kids to do the same - my day is already ruined. I tend to feel tired and worn out as early as 9 in the morning and it feels as if I had been working for much longer than I actually have.

All that is shown on my skin, of course. But it doesn’t have to be like this and you don’t need a lot of extra time in the morning to give your day a much more positive start. You will only need to make a few minor changes to make sure you and your skin always have a relaxed morning.

5 top tips to keep yourself (and your skin) happy throughout the day:

1. Go to sleep early and get up early. Forget the ‘snooze’ mode of your mobile. Wake up when you need to.
2. Instead of coffee, drink a coup of green tea, herbal tea or simply squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass of lukewarm water. What matters is that you start your day with plenty of liquid.
3. Start your facial cleansing routine with your favourite Manna facial cleansing soap! If your skin is very dry or very sensitive, a good wipe with a cotton pad and some organic coconut oil will do.
4. If you have oily or combination skin: wipe the oily, shiny areas with a cotton wad and some cider vinegar to make your skin firmer and to constrict pores.
5. Finish it off by spreading some shea butter on your face - if you want to put on a makeup, use argan oil instead as it’s absorbed super fast.

All that takes only a few minutes. If you really want to save some more time, prepare the clothes you want to wear the night before. If you don’t have time for a relaxed breakfast, just pop some fruit and some crunchy snack into your bag and off you go!