It’s hard to find time for yourself in a world that doesn’t value rest and rejuvenation. Whether we are working full time, part-time, working from home, or home taking care of our families, we all fill up our days until we can’t fit anything else in, especially time for self-care.
One thing I’m passionate about is finding time for rest. This can look different for everyone. Whether you are spending time in the Bible, reading a book, or watching your favorite show. Whether rest happens in the morning or at night, outside on the porch with a steaming cup of coffee, or bundled up in a blanket on the couch, we all need that time to get back to ourselves and to find our peace.
I think that one of the best ways to find that moment of restfulness is to create rituals. People thrive on stability and consistency. Our days are full of constant noise and activity, so why not take a moment for serenity?
One of the easiest and best ways to do that for me is through skincare. This is something that I can do every day, for little cost, and at home in my own space. It’s calm, it’s quiet, and even though it only takes a few minutes out of my busy schedule, it leaves me feeling refreshed and at peace.
Something that we want to provide at Clara & Fritz are products that are luxurious and that make you feel good, that you can use every single day.
Nighttime, for me, is when I want to feel the most relaxed. Unwinding from a busy day isn’t always easy. Your body needs a routine that signals that the time for rest is now. In order to do that, I’ve implemented just a few moments of self-care to unburden myself from the day.
I start out by oil cleansing using our Lightly Scented Oil Cleanser. This removes impurities, makeup, and all that grime and stress from the day, leaving my skin supple and fresh.
Next, I use a serum to soothe my skin and provide an extra layer of moisture. At night, I love to use the Serenity Clear Complexion Serum, which not only soothes my skin and calms irritation and redness, but it also smells amazing, leaving me feeling pampered, like I just left the spa. I use a few drops of Organic Castor Oil and about five to six drops of serum and I press gently into my face, neck, and decolletage for 30-60 seconds. This encourages absorption and stimulates circulation, and it also simply feels amazing. This simple routine elevates another daily obligation into something beautiful and restorative.
Finally, I complete my nightly routine with the Counterpane Tallow Night Cream. This rich balm is absolutely perfect for the base for a nightly facial massage. After I’ve cleansed, facial massage both helps me to unwind and it supports the skin’s natural overnight repair process. You can use your fingers, but for even more of a luxurious spa feel, I use our Gua Sha Tool which helps lift, sculpt and de-puff while enhancing circulation.
Here’s how to do it:
Apply Moisture: Warm a small amount of Counterpane Tallow Night Cream between your hands and apply it evenly to your face. Its nourishing ingredients provide the perfect texture for massage.
Start with the Neck: Use upward strokes from collarbone to jawline with your fingers or gua sha. This area is great for releasing tension and stimulating circulation.
Jawline Massage: Glide your thumbs or gua sha tool along your jawline, moving from chin to ears. Apply gentle pressure to relieve daily tension.
Cheek Sculpting: Use circular motions with your fingers or glide the gua sha tool outward from the sides of your nose toward your ears. This improves circulation and enhances your skin's natural glow.
Forehead Glide: With fingers or tool, start at the center of your forehead and glide outward toward the temples. This helps ease tension often held in the forehead area.
Delicate Eye Area: Use your ring finger to gently tap along the under-eye area or use the rounded corner of the gua sha tool with very light pressure. Move from the inner corners outward to reduce puffiness and promote relaxation.
Once I am cleansed, moisturized, and massaged, I feel relaxed and content, and ready for bed. I slip into some comfortable PJs (our Clover Lounge Set is amazing!), and get into bed.
The best part is, without any effort from me the Counterpane Night Cream works its magic while I sleep, providing deep moisture and restoration. Not only is it luxurious, it is effective, creating a barrier for my skin while I sleep, and nourishing all night long.
My Nightly Routine:
Oil Cleansing with Clara & Fritz Lightly Scented Oil Cleanser: Take a small amount of oil cleanser and massage onto dry face with fingers for 1-2 minutes. Apply a warm, damp washcloth to the face to open pores and then wipe away makeup and dirt. Pat dry, no need to wash away with water!
Serenity Clear Complexion Serum and Castor Oil: Use a few drops of Organic Castor Oil and about five to six drops of serum and I press gently into my face, neck, and decolletage for 30-60 seconds.
Moisturize and Facial Massage using Clara & Fritz Counterpane Night Cream
