"I realize that when I do my relaxing eight-step skincare ritual every night, I don't feel relaxed or mentally well." Illustration: Lola Beltran/The Guardian
I've been obsessed with makeup and beauty products for years and have read a lot (and seen a lot of TikToks) about how your beauty routine can be a form of meditation or mindfulness. I've had that feeling for a long time.Recently, I realize that even if I do my relaxing eight-step skincare ritual every night and have my little morning mental health kitwith make-up and coffee - "girl therapy" - I usually don't feel ...
