Making time each day to perform your beauty routine might seem like a selfish indulgence, but feel free to indulge away because it turns out that having – and sticking to – one can have real mental health benefits. Now you never have to feel guilty about taking as long as you need!
Here are some of the ways doing yours can give you a mood boost. Plus, the products to help set up your routine…
1. Routines can promote stability
Life can be chaotic and we never know what lurks just around the corner. Because of this unpredictability, having a routine you perform once or twice a day can make you feel more secure. Also, having activities to perform daily can reduce the risk of developing certain mood disorders.
2. Pampering triggers happy chemicals
There’s a reason that we find it relaxing to go for a facial or a hair wash and even feel blissed out before the appointment. The anticipation combined with being pampered activates part of the prefrontal cortex – the brain region associated with a sense of well-being – and produces a natural high.
3. It’s a great form of self-care
Research around self-care has proven that making time for it is crucial for our immediate and long-term health and happiness. By focusing on taking good care of yourself, you are telling yourself that you’re worth it, which can help you to develop a more positive inner dialogue and self-image.
4. It allows you to be present
It can be difficult to find time in the day to practice mindfulness. The time spent performing your beauty regimen can double up as an opportunity to practise calming your mind and being in the moment. It’s a chance to slow down, both mentally and physically, for enhanced relaxation.
