Self Love Isn’t Selfish for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, though it is often met with hustle and bustle as people search for the perfect, affordable gift. This highly commercialized holiday leaves partners spinning for something special for their loved ones. However, loving oneself on Valentine’s Day isn’t selfish at all. In fact, self-care and self-love can be exactly what this holiday requires to ensure it is one to remember. Who says you have to shower someone else with love and gifts this Valentine’s Day? Instead, shower yourself or give the gift of self-care with mini spa treatments, facials, and pedicures. The popular Galentine’s celebration is often a group of women celebrating themselves and one another, which is a perfect time to indulge and spend time and money on radiating self-love from the inside out.
Taking Time for Valentine’s Wax
Whether done at home or by a professional, waxing can save time and energy in the morning routine. Waxing can be done easily and without discomfort, and leaves skin feeling smooth and silky. Waxing can be done on the eyebrows, bikini area, legs, and underarms, leaving skin virtually maintenance-free for much longer than a quick shave. Waxing gently strips away dead skin cells on the surface, and following up with a quality moisturizer leaves skin looking and feeling fresh! If doing an at-home wax, use a gentle exfoliant beforehand to prep skin for the best results! Most wax salons will provide this as part of their service, but if they don’t, add it to your Valentine’s treat!
Soaking in a Bath of Love for Valentine’s Day
Taking a relaxing bath is grossly underrated. According to the Cleveland Clinic, baths are good for the body and mind. Americans may have baths at home, but rarely use them. Baths require time set aside to sit and soak. Baths require self-care and carving out intentional time to relax and be left alone. Families with young children and busy lives rarely feel they have the time or that they deserve this luxury. This Valentine’s Day is the time to rethink baths – they are good for our minds, bodies, and cost very little, even with glamorous and fun bath products like bubbles lavender! Merely stropping long enough to run a warm bath, light a candle, and turn on some low, relaxing music can rejuvenate the soul! Taking a bath is not selfish; it is a form of self-love, and everyone deserves it this Valentine’s Day!
Feeling Good About Facials on Valentine’s Day
Whether this Valentine’s Day is full of surprises and romantic meetings, facials make people look and feel their best. Hydrating facials, especially as we come out of the harsh winter, can uplift the skin and boost the mind! Soft and glowing skin can make a person feel their best, no matter what their plans are for Valentine’s Day this year. Gifting a facial to a friend, loved one, or co-worker is an excellent gift that will always be appreciated! Men and women can enjoy facials at a spa or at a local dermatologist’s office. If you suffer from acne, psoriasis, or other skin conditions, reputable dermatology offices can offer facials to treat them and products and treatments to improve symptoms.
Home facial treatments can be a great way to slough off dead skin and create a smooth surface, but watch out for harsh peels and chemicals, and stick with hydrating and lightening ones. Mud facials dry skin out, so always follow up with a quality moisturizer. Lip treatments can be invigorating, with a soft scrub, a hydrating balm, and a glossy tint for heading out!
If you have sensitive skin or skin conditions, it is recommended that you speak with a dermatologist to ensure products won’t cause a reaction and make things worse. Facial masks can be a fun activity at a Galentine’s celebration!
Picture a Place You Love
Feeling good requires self-care and self-love. Embracing one’s skin color, texture, signs of aging, and even skin conditions is the beginning of self-love. Imagine a place you love, whether the beach, a cabin, or a favorite hotel balcony, and let your mind wander. Taking time out to daydream, rest, and give our eyes a break can be done with minimal effort. Choose to do things on Valentine’s Day that you enjoy, and don’t let the stress of this commercialized holiday stress you out. Buy some fresh flowers or a blooming plant to brighten your space. Listen to positive affirmations or watch a movie that makes you laugh. We are our best selves when we take time for self-love.
Whether wanting to look and feel your best this Valentine’s Day for a night out or want to spend some time taking care of yourself, contact Buckhead Dermatology for facial options that will leave you feeling your best!