Everyday Loving Beauty Habits That Don’t Cost a Cent
Looking to get a little more out of your skincare routine? Whether you are on a budget or are looking to transform your beauty regimen into a nurturing self-care experience, we’ve created a guide that will take your existing steps to the next level.
As part of our Self Love month journey, we wanted to focus on some simple and totally free beauty and wellness habits that you can incorporate into your everyday routine without spending a cent. These mood-boosting steps can make both day and night routines that little bit more special – not just for your skin, but for body and mind. Because after all, love is free and begins with the self. So, get your glow on every day with these simple hacks and let it radiate out into the world.
Meditate
There is endless scientific literature on the benefits of daily meditation and its irrefutable ability to combat the detrimental effects of both acute and chronic stress. Countless meditation techniques have shown to reduce inflammatory mediators and levels of corticosteroid hormones released during our stress response. It is high levels of these that can result in damage throughout the body.
Take just 10-20 minutes to either set yourself up for the day, or to unwind at the day’s closing. There is no one way to meditate, and we recommend trying a variety of techniques to find one that suits your unique personality and brain activity.
It could be journaling or reading a book while your skin soaks up a hydrating mask, playing a guided meditation or singing bowls soundtrack while you apply your serums, or taking a few moments outside in nature after applying your sunscreen.
If you apply your beauty products at night just before bed, another tip we recommend for listening-based meditation or breathing activities is to pop one on once you’ve applied your serums, then get comfortable in bed. Lay facing upwards while you listen and enjoy, giving your products some time to absorb into the skin as opposed to being soaked up by your pillow.
If you genuinely cannot find the spare time for meditation, you could consider making mindful eating your chosen form? Switch off from your devices during your meals, chew slowly and be as present as possible, paying attention to smells, tastes and textures. This also improves digestion, and the better your digestive health, the better your skin health will be too.
Cold therapy
Start the day with a splash of cold water.
This is another well-researched technique that has shown to have an effect on the autonomic nervous system, in particular the vagus nerve, our stress response, and even our capacity to heal. Superficially, benefits on the skin include boosting microcirculation, firming skin tissue and reducing facial redness and inflammation.
This technique will really wake you up and make you feel refreshed and ready to begin your day. Those brave enough can opt for a cold shower to kick start the day, though you may want to simply start on the face.
Up the ante by adding cold water, some ice cubes, and some slices of cucumber to a bowl or basin and use this for your morning cleanse. Think of it as a morning cocktail for your face.
Maximise your product performance
Boost circulation and energise your skin even further by incorporating facial tools like crystal rollers or quartz mushrooms and use these to create your own facial massage. Notice how wonderful and calming it feels to take your time with your serum and moisturiser application. Forgo slapping them on in a hurry and instead opt to gently work them into your skin with your hands or chosen tools, taking the time to enjoy the fragrance and texture, be present in the moment, and simultaneously boost the health of your skin.
You can make your products work even harder for you by using plain old water to increase their penetration. That’s right! Ensure your skin is still a little damp from your cleanser rinse (ideally your cold splash!) before applying your skincare, as this has shown to increase tissue permeability and therefore increase product absorption.
If you prefer to dry off your face, you can add in a Facial Mist at this point. This beauty hack is great for all serums, moisturisers, and particularly humectants like glycerin, aloe vera gel and hyaluronic acid as they naturally attract water molecules. If you suffer from any form of skin barrier dysfunction or dehydration, then this step is an absolute must.
Age Defying Face Massage in 2 Minutes
Facial massage can not only relax and release muscle tension in the face, jawline, temples, and neck, but can also create a luminous glow by improving circulation and removing toxins and puffiness through lymphatic drainage. Try performing this for yourself at home to improve your skin health, create a glowing luminous complexion, and improve your mental wellbeing all at the same time.
To ensure good slip across the skin’s surface without dragging or stretching, we recommend using a skin health-boosting oil, such as our Antioxidant Facial Oil Omega 3-6-9. Apply a few drops to your fingertips and gently tap it across your face and neck to spread evenly and help stimulate blood flow.
Start massaging at the neck and always work upwards, as this is the direction of drainage for your lymphatic system. This upward pattern can have a powerful youthful effect that sculpts and lifts facial features that have been weighed down by gravity and the passing of time. Softly press from the inner corners of the eyes outwards to drain puffiness, and release tension and lift the eyes and forehead by smoothing the brows up towards the hairline. Press or pinch along the brow line to relieve tension or headaches.
You can focus more specifically on releasing tension by concentrating on traditional acupressure points. There are 29 points on the face and neck as pictured. Since the points are duplicated on either side of the face, two points can be stimulated simultaneously.
Acupressure points may be located with the fingertips and can be identified as a slight indent beneath the facial tissue. The points will be more sensitive when pressure is applied. When massaging, use a firm circular motion as you apply a gentle pressure. Circle 10x clockwise, then 10x anticlockwise.
Use a Bamboo or Silk Pillowcase
Pillowcases made from breathable fabric that have slip will allow your skin to move better along its surface during movement overnight, as opposed pinching and creasing. This will help prevent wrinkle formation.
Be sure to wash your linen weekly in gentle, fragrance free and natural detergents, keeping acne-causing bacteria under control without irritating the skin. This will also eliminate dust, makeup or build-up that can accumulate and potentially cause skin irritation.
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71 comments
Thank you Mukti, I have been using your products for aprox 4 months now & give myself a weekly facial. After reading this I’ll be sure to work the face massage into my regime . My skin now has a natural glow & feels softer & smoother. I even had several people comment that my skin is glowing 😊
Priscilla Alberd
Wow so many great ideas and techniques! Can’t wait to try these out!
lina riaz
Relax in a warm bath with epson salts and favourite Mukti mask with relaxing music.
Kylie
Let’s remember to be kind to ourselves!
Li Shan
Really informative and complimentary information to continue my self care this month. Excited to try the facial massage focusing on pressure points ~ thank you
Chantelle Blackwell
Loving the self tips above and using the checklist last week as prompt to focus on doing something different every day! Looking forward to week 3 :)
Lauren
Oooo I love this! Definitely going to start using my quartz roller with my serums! Also, the facial massage sounds delightful.
Emily
I’ve heard silk pillowcases are good but had not heard about bamboo ones are just as great as well. Thanks for the print out for the face massage, can’t want to try it out!!!
Hayley Lewis
I think it’s absolutely wonderful that you share this information to remind us that we need to take time out to look after ourselves. If we don’t who will? Thank you so much. Mukti products are so amazing and I love the fragrances that make it smell like they’re making a difference.
Suzanne Simpson
Amazing tips! I’ve been utilising cold therapy for a few months now at the end of my showers and have noticed a huge difference in my mental health! I like to recite 5 things I’m grateful for that day whilst the cold water washes over me.
Samantha Wright
Thank you Mukti for your self love tips.
Absolutely love your products. ❤️
Christine Fenwick
Great tips especially for a time poor mother who forgets self care.
Thanks
Tamara
Great tips especially for a time poor mother who forgets self care.
Thanks
Tamara
Thank you!! These little tips on self care are a wonderful reminder that looking after yourself doesn’t need to take long and also, how important it is. I’ve just had my second baby so my time is even more limited now but these tricks will help me to be a more relaxed mum and help me feel better about myself again.
Natalie Grace
Cold water and face massage has truly helped the look of puffiness for my face and eyes. I also use the Daily Serum to calm redness and give my skin a healthy glow. I had constant breakouts until I discovered Mukti and will now use only these products. They have saved my skin.
Nicole
Thank you for the inspiring beauty blog; it was a pleasure to read. I’m going to download the face massage and acupressure point guides and try them out immediately. I also love turning the shower to cold on my face to wake me up and energise me for the day.
Rachel
Great blog! Thanks for all the hints, tips & reminders to make more time for myself for my mind and body wellness. I look forward to using my Mukti products every morning and night!
Deanne
Love these suggestions. I normally apply my products in a rush and it seems like such a small but important change to take my time to do it. Thanks for sharing !
Camila
I have just purchased a beautiful silk pillow case and I love sleeping on it. I have all so been doing morning and evening facial massage with my facial oil and I love it .
Deborah Heselwood
Thank you so much for these very easy tips that anyone can incorporate into their daily routine. The massage guide and the pressure point guides are very good and easy to follow references. Looking forward to trying a few new ideas. :)
Jennifer
Looking forward to using the acupressure facial massage
Melissa
Thank you Mukti for suggesting easily incorporated daily changes which harness the most from Mukti products while encouraging a sense of calm.
Donna
These are great tips. I love giving myself a facial massage after applying my antioxidant facial oil – I feel it allows the product to absorb so much better.
Dimitra Zervas
Thank you for the wonderful tip on not drying completely off. I will definitely be incorporating this into my routine. I also love massaging my face every night using Mukti face oil to release tension.
Kelly
Using my Jade roller after my serums ABC has been a game changer . To boost hydration I have also been using the marine serum, my favourite product along with the marigold cream.
Post pregnancy my skin went through a series of breakouts and redness . I have been using mukti for years now since they launched and would never go back . I have also added the collagen booster drink into my daily routine and couldn’t be happier with how youthful my skin is looking .
Rachel Dunn
I love this! Will be sure to try these Selfcare rituals out.
I have been using numerous Mukti products for about 8 months now and just love them, especially the Age Defiance Eye Serum, Rescue and Recovery Serum and the Daily moisturiser are my fav so far.
Thankyou for making such a beautiful range that is safe for the skin and the environment.
Christy May
I love this! Will be sure to try these Selfcare rituals out.
I have been using numerous Mukti products for about 8 months now and just love them, especially the Age Defiance Eye Serum, Rescue and Recovery Serum and the Daily moisturiser are my fav so far.
Thankyou for making such a beautiful range that is safe for the skin and the environment.
Christy May
I absolutely adore Mukti products! I always use the Mukti balancing cleanser every morning as it not only feels great ( it gently but thoroughly cleans), it smells great and it puts me in a good mood! I then use a Mukti mist and moisturiser. At night, I take a bit more time and use a Mukti serum as well, taking my time to feel it working and just appreciating the beautiful natural scent and the goodness that it is doing for my skin. I wish I had discovered Mukti sooner! Mukti products do wonders for my skin and I look forward to trying new Mukti products as I continue on my journey :)
Caitlin Jones
I love to press my omega beauty oil on before bed and call my energy back for the day.
Kara
I have been using your lovely products for the past few months while I mediate and stretch at the end of the day, a time of the day that I treasure and savour. It is so nice to focus all attention just to myself even for a little while and know that everything is well with my soul and body. I am looking forward to adding other suggested self care routines on this blog to feel even better(!) physically and mentally.
It is so vital to remember to pause and refill ourselves amidst our busy days so that we do not burn out and do not give out of empty vessels. Thank you for a gentle reminder to look after ourselves.
Esther
I was introduced to Mukti products last year and am using the age defying serums.My skin is soft and hydrated and not a single blemish.I look forward to many years of beautiful skin and at 61yrs old I appreciate the natural beauty hints that you are sending to me.I am looking forward to possib.y trying more of your products in the future,kind regards Maxeen.
Maxeen Hallett
Absolutely love these tips, the cold therapy and taking the time to enjoy your products while using them really worked for me.
Caitlin Woolf
I have been looking for a beautiful natural skin care and I think I have found one. I am going to go through all the products that would be the correct type for my skin. Thanking you for setting me on the correct path. By the way I am a young 71 yr old and I say never too young to start.
annie McMahon
Thank you for sharing your loving beauty habits. I love my Mukti products, I have started to take time to massage them into my skin while applying my beautiful products to get the most out of them. Night time I spend more time and love to finish with my Antioxidant facial oil, I love to breath in the aroma of the products and feel so relaxed. I have recently purchased the botanique Perfume and love the earthiness of this oil, I also recently purchased the hair shampoo and conditioner and cannot wait to try them. I can actually see results from using Mukti, my skin feels smooth, looks lifted and fine lines are less noticeable, I have a glow I have not been able to achieve before using Mukti. I will incorporate the everyday loving habits into my routine and will be purchasing a silk pillowcase. I am looking forward to any new products Mukti might bring into their range in the future.
Martina Zarantonello
After having kids (one has special needs) I really have left my self care needs behind. I started caring again last year (when I discovered Mukti at Bodhi j – my first massage in basically 10 years!) when hubby bought me a gift voucher. I can’t believe the difference it has made to my mental health. I just regret not caring for myself sooner because I feel like I’ve aged 10 years! I’m not quite sure yet if my skin has improved but I’m persisting because I feel so good following a routine. Perhaps I need to apply a few of the practices as you have suggested in this article. Looking forward to seeing how I go!
Heidi
I’ve been using Mukti for some years now. My self care daily routine always involves Mukti and when i apply my Deep Cleanse Antioxidant masque i always massage it in. The texture is perfect for massage. My skin always feels refreshed, cleansed and firmer afterwards. I would’t be with out it.
Carmen Bensley
I love to soak my feet in an Epson salts foot bath at the end of the day before going to bed. Great for relaxation and detoxification.
Lise Slockee
I am 44yrs and have purchased the Age Defiance range, in addition to the Vital C Elixir, Antioxidant Facial Oil Omega 3-6-9, the exfoliant and the cleansing balm. My skin has never looked better and I now have a great skin care/self care routine. I am chuffed with the results. Highly recommend ❤
Brooke
Thank you Mukti. I’ve always noticed my skin seems to respond well to a hands on facial. Now I understand why. Will definitely incorporate a bit more time for facial massage into my skin care routine.
Carly
Love these tips, very practical and easy to implement. I try to incorporate meditation on a somewhat daily basis and have been sleeping on a silk pillowcase these last few weeks. I read somewhere washing your face with ice cold water in the morning assists with circulation and depuffing as well!
Judy Tran
Thank-you so much for this post. I have been looking for ways to improve my self-care. As a busy mum and health care employee, i have found it difficult to prioritise more “me” time over the past 2 years. But some of your suggestions – the 2 minute facial massage or combining my skin care routine with meditation – feels achieveable and sustainable.
Susannah
Some great information about self care here. As I am now 35 weeks pregnant self care is becoming increasingly important to centre myself and my thoughts and get ready for another child to grace our family. The pleasure of slowing down, accepting that movement is now challenging and that sleep is elusive are all enhanced with nice routines of eating well, paying extra attention to skin care and baths and practicing mindfulness.
Eleanna Elliott
Love these ideas on how to up my skin routine into a full self love ritual! Mindfulness, skin care, mental wellness all in one? Yes please! Cant wait to implement some(or all!) of these techniques. Thankyou Mukti!
Stephanie
I have been on a Mukti regime of Toner , vitamin b and vitamin c plus moisturiser for the last 2 years.
My skin has responded remarkably well for its 71 year journey.
John Ray
Very insightful and helpful article! I received a free omega oil in a previous order and I was never sure how to get the best use out of it, thankfully this article informed me I can use it as part of the 2 minute facial massage!
Tips about the benefits of cold water on your face in the morning was really helpful as I usually do that but wasn’t sure if hot would’ve been better for absorption so I’m happy to have that cleared up for me.
Additionally having a damp face before applying serums to help absorb them into the skin was a great tip as I tend to run out of the facial mists first from my habit of over spraying.
Overall very helpful tips and tricks that I will be trying out over the next couple of days :)
Toria
Thank you
I’ve been enjoying your products but this will add extra fairy dust to it!
Yael Scuri
I am guilty of quickly applying my products just to get it done. I even have a roller that I haven’t used yet mainly as I am unsure of the how to and also the time factor. Thank you for bringing to my attention the added benefits or taking the time to immerse myself more in my beauty routine.
Yvonne Winsor
Thank you! This blog is great and so informative!! Excited to add the Cold Therapy to my morning routine!! PS im in love with all your products! :)
Kristy
I definitely feel the cold therapy works wonders! I’ll be trying your other tips. Thank you!
Georgia Simpson
I’ve always struggled to find the right skincare for my skin until i found MUKTI! i absolutely adore everything ive used so far (which is quite alot) the charge ive seen in my skin is incredibly, so blessed to have finally found a skincare line that i am content with.
Thankyou mukti x
Jasmin Simeti
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