When you’re battling acne, eczema, and other skin conditions, it’s easy to get down on yourself. Looking for options for relief and healing while trying new regimens to see what actually works can be exhausting. Looking in the mirror and feeling uncertain about what is happening to your body can bring all different kinds of feelings your way.
But I want you to know something: you are not alone and you don’t have to be on this journey on your own. The power of positivity is something you can use to your advantage in your skincare journey.
It’s all about perspective.
Staying positive doesn’t just mean thinking happy thoughts and avoiding negative ones. It means focusing on gratitude for where you are now and taking action in your life toward where you want to be with your skin goals.
For example, if you have acne, staying positive means learning how to treat it like a normal part of the ebbs & flows of life and not letting it get you down. You can further activate your positivity by making sure you’re eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water every day, seeing an esthetician for treatments to support your skin goals, and remembering to be kind to yourself.
Let’s look at it this way: if you think about how you want to feel, you start to create those feelings within yourself. And since our bodies are made up of 60%-70% water (a very impressionable substance), this means that when we are feeling good, our cells are more likely to start doing what they need to do in order to make us feel good.
And when we feel good, our skin will look healthier too! But it doesn’t stop there… because when our cells are working properly and efficiently, they produce more collagen and elastin—which makes them stronger and healthier. So the more positive energy you give off, the more positive energy you’ll get back from your body—and that can only lead to better skin!
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU EMBRACE POSITIVITY IN YOUR SKINCARE JOURNEY:
Write Down Your Skincare Goals
First, write down your goals. If you don’t have a specific goal in mind, try making a list of things you’d like to improve about your skin and then brainstorming how each item could be accomplished.
Your skincare goals are your own to create, but here are some ideas to help you get started. What do you want to achieve? Are you looking for a clearer complexion? How about more hydrated skin? Or maybe you’re looking to prevent wrinkles and other signs of aging. It’s important to be clear on what it is exactly you want out of your skincare routine so that you can focus on achieving those results as efficiently as possible.
Envision Yourself Achieving Your Goals
Next, envision yourself achieving these goals. Picture yourself with clear skin, or wearing the makeup look you’ve always wanted—it doesn’t matter what it looks like exactly; just imagining it helps you visualize success and reinforce the idea that it’s possible for you!
Many of us have heard the phrase “what you focus on expands,” and that’s true when it comes to skincare as well. When we focus on our deficiencies—or even just what we don’t like about our faces—it can be hard not to feel discouraged by results that don’t show up right away or at all. But if we focus on what we do like about our faces and how much progress we’ve made, then we start to move forward more quickly.
Never Compromise On Your Skincare Routine
Taking action toward your goals and staying intentional is the key to actualization. This means that when you have skincare goals to meet, it’s important to never compromise on your skincare routine (especially if you’ve invested in an esthetician to support you in establishing one).
Here’s the thing: there’s no such thing as a perfect skin routine—there are just small but intentional steps you can take to help your skin look and feel better. And the more consistent you are with those steps, the more likely it is that positive changes will happen in your skin.
The time you spend caring for yourself is an investment in yourself and your future happiness, make it a priority not to let anything get in the way of taking care of yourself properly!
Trust The Universe (And Your Esthetician)
The Universe is rooting for you. No matter what happens in your life, trust that the universe is always working in your favor. Trust that the challenges you face will bring you to a better place and help you grow as a person
It may seem like an obvious tip, but it’s still worth mentioning: trust your esthetician. We’ve seen hundreds and thousands of faces and know what works best for different types of skin. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process, support you in your skin goals, and answer any questions that arise along the way.
Trust is essential when you’re trying something new with your skin—whether it’s a new product or a new treatment. You need someone who will listen to your concerns and help you identify what’s right for you.
