Elle y est. ink & colored pencil. mounted on William Morris design. by Linda Hampton Smith
One of my favorite expressions is to be "bien dans sa peau" (feeling good in one's own skin, at ease with oneself). I'm much closer to that state of mind in my fifties, than I was in my twenties. But I'd like to be positively aglow with self care and self love and self celebration. Kindness unto me. A sweet gentillesse.
In order to help that feeling along, I figure one must truly care for oneself, non? Take time to exercise, meditate, breathe deep and nourishing breaths, eat well, sleep well..... All of which is one's true "beauty" regime (and none of which I do on a consistent basis.)
So, as a nice first step in consistent self care, I thought I'd initiate a daily face cleansing routine... French Style:
1. Apply cold cream to face. Massage in a circular motion.
2. Remove cream with cotton balls, wiping off in upward strokes.
3. Apply a toning lotion with the cotton.
4. Apply a light moisturing lotion.
I've done this for a couple of days, now, and I can say that the extra minute of pampering is a cherishing moment at the mirror.
A sweet tendresse. To which I say, continuez, ma fille.
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